Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff – McKesson Compile 

Location: Remote

Reports To: VP/GM McKesson Compile

Job summary:

McKesson Compile is seeking a highly strategic Chief of Staff to support the executive leadership team in driving business execution, operational alignment, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategy, operations, and data commercialization within the healthcare or biopharma industries.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Business Execution

• Drive key business initiatives, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and financial targets are met.

• Maintain & establishoperating rhythms (e.g., business reviews, leadership meetings, KPI tracking) to drive execution and accountability.

• Partner with Finance, operations and Compile VPs to track revenue performance, cost structures, and pricing strategies for data products and services.

• Support change management efforts as the organization scales within the broader enterprise.

• Lead or assistin special projects that require executive attention, often involving cross-functional teams.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Alignment

• Act as a bridge within the executive team, helping to coordinate efforts across customer success, product, sales, marketing, technology,business development, legal, HR, and finance teams.

• Identify and where possible remove roadblocks that hinder business execution and collaboration.

• Work closely with legal, compliance, and privacy teams to ensure adherence to data governance and regulatory requirements.

• Organize executive meetings and off-sites, ensuring meetings are productive and action items are followed up on.

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Assist in the development of executive-level presentations and internal/external communications related to McKesson Compile and other strategic initiatives.

• Prepare researched and analytically supported briefing materials, reports, and key decision-making documents for leadership, with a focus on clear, timely and concise presentation.

• Act as a proxy for the executive in meetings, ensuring continuity, clarity, and follow-through on critical decisions.

What makes you a strong fit 

• You tackle complex, unstructured problems, aiming to grasp the core issue at hand.

• You enjoy balancing strategic planning with operational tasks, finding energy in aligning processes and details with overarching goals.

• You excel at fostering collaboration among team leaders who have diverse working styles and objectives.

• Naturally curious, you possess a keen attention to detail, ensuring your work is accurate and of high quality.

• You are diligent in following up and holding team members accountable for meeting deadlines.

• You bring strong project management skills to the table, consistently delivering projects on time while staying within budget and meeting objectives.

• You are a fast learner, continuously expanding your knowledge of healthcare industry trends and regulatory requirements.

• You welcome direct feedback, readily implementing it, and consistently provide constructive, timely feedback to your peers, stakeholders, and manager.

• You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, effectively managing multiple priorities while adapting to changing business needs.

• You have a customer-centric mindset, prioritizing customer satisfaction by understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions.

• You mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

• You are proficient with technology, and are eager to incorporate current and emerging AI capabilities into your workflow.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, consulting, or Chief of Staff roles, ideally within biopharma, healthcare data, or life sciences technology.

• Strong understanding of data commercialization models, biopharma analytics, and/or healthcare industry dynamics.

• Experience in business execution, cross-functional leadership, and operational efficiency within a complex enterprise environment.

• Financial acumen, with experience tracking revenue performance, cost structures, and pricing strategies.

• Strong written and oral communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience working with regulatory, legal, and compliance teams related to healthcare data governance.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth organization.

• MBA, advanced degree, or equivalent experience preferred.

• Must be willing to start work early at 7 am EST to accommodate collaboration with colleagues and clients in India.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans

• Retirement savings plan with company match.

• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning initiatives.

• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.

About McKesson Corporation

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Our enterprise consists of the following businesses: 

• Pharmaceutical Solutions and Services (PSaS)

• Medical Surgical Solutions (MMS)

• CoverMyMeds (CMM)

• McKesson International (Europe and Canada)

McKesson draws upon its rich and nearly 200-year history to serve as the central nervous system of the US healthcare, touching nearly 1/3 of all pharmaceuticals used each day in North America, leading as the 4th largest pharmacy chain, and serving as the #1 distributor in Oncology and key specialties. Most recently, McKesson has been awarded the honor and public health responsibility of serving as the centralized distributor of the COVID 19 vaccine(s) and all associated ancillary products and supplies. 

We deliver careers with purpose and potential. Our focus on better health starts with creating an inclusive environment with strong values where you can build a fulfilling career. You can count on us to provide you with resources and opportunities to grow and be your best, while contributing to our pursuit of improving lives. 

What sets McKesson apart as an exceptional place is our people. Our employees understand that together, unified by our global i²care values, we fulfil our mission and uphold our reputation as a trusted partner to our customers and their patients. Our i²care values are foundational to all that we do, and who we are as a company. 

Integrity – We do What’s right

Inclusion –We embrace and respect each other as we are 

Customer First – We succeed when our customers succeed 

Accountability – We take personal responsibility for our actions and our work 

Respect – We treat people with dignity and respect 

Excellence – We insist upon quality

About McKesson Compile 

McKesson Compile’s data is a comprehensive, full linked system of record for the US Healthcare market, with intelligence on 2M+ healthcare professionals (HCPs) and over 800K facilities. Compile’s data includes high capture medical and pharmacy claims, closed capture Medicare claims (100%), along with best-in-class provider affiliations and customer master. The linked data enables commercial teams to move beyond the traditional approaches that only rely on claims volumes. Our innovations include - Best-in-class provider affiliations - Fully linked data across claims, affiliations, customer master and more - Cleansed, normalized and analytics-ready patient-level data. 

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer: 

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit ourEqual Employment Opportunitypage.