Director of Data Architecture

at  McKesson

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. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR OF DATA ARCHITECTURE

Job Summary: McKesson’s Pharmaceutical Solutions and Services (PSaS) Decision Intelligence (DI) team is looking for a Director of Data Architecture to support strategic data initiatives. DI team focuses on facilitating data driven change and creating business value through data and advanced analytics. This is a pivotal leadership position within PSaS’s Data Architecture and Engineering service and will be responsible for developing and executing our data architecture strategy. This role demands a profound expertise in data architecture to analyze, design, and implement complex systems ensuring robust, scalable solutions that support our business goals.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Proven Expertise: 12+ years of experience in data architecture, with a solid understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and modern data frameworks (e.g., DataBricks, Snowflake, Azure).
Leadership Skills: Exceptional ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams, fostering an environment of accountability and innovation.
Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop strategies that align with long-term objectives.
Problem Solving: Innovative and creative problem-solving skills capable of handling complex challenges.
Experience: A career history that shows a trajectory of growth to high-level roles through significant contributions to business needs and technical innovations.
Advanced Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with a preference for advanced degrees.
Career Level Description: This role is designed for an individual with recognized expertise within the field, contributing significantly to the organization not only as a lead on teams and projects but also as a mentor and innovator in data architecture. This position operates under consultative direction towards broad corporate goals, requiring a high degree of initiative and independence in achieving project outcomes.
Physical Requirements: General Office Demands

This role expects a candidate with technical leadership background and strong experience in designing the Data model, data products