Spécialiste principal(e), Stratégie d’affaires/ Senior Specialist, Business Strategy
Saint-Laurent, Canada Job ID JR0153255 Category Strategy, Business & Strategy Post Date Aug. 31, 2026McKesson, l’une des 10 premières entreprises du classement Fortune Global 500, touche à pratiquement tous les aspects des soins de santé et s’emploie à faire une réelle différence. Nous sommes reconnus pour notre capacité à offrir un savoir, des produits et des services qui rendent les soins de qualité plus accessibles et plus abordables. Chez nous, la santé, le bonheur et le bien-être de nos gens et des personnes que nous desservons sont prioritaires—et nous tiennent à cœur.
Ce que tu fais chez McKesson a de l’importance. Nous favorisons une culture où tu peux t’épanouir et avoir un impact, et où tu es encouragé à proposer de nouvelles idées. Ensemble, nous façonnons l’avenir de la santé pour nos patients, nos communautés et nos équipes. Si tu souhaites dès aujourd’hui contribuer à la santé de demain, nous aimerions avoir de tes nouvelles.
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.
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Le ou la spécialiste principal(e), Stratégie d’affaires est un(e) contributeur(trice) stratégique principal(e) à fort impact, responsable de traduire les priorités de l’entreprise en stratégies d’affaires concrètes, feuilles de route de transformation et initiatives axées sur la création de valeur au sein du réseau de distribution pharmaceutique de McKesson Canada.
En étroite collaboration avec les dirigeants et les intervenants interfonctionnels, cette personne combine réflexion stratégique, rigueur analytique, élaboration de d’analyses de rentabilisation et leadership du changement afin de résoudre des enjeux d’affaires complexes et de soutenir une croissance durable. Le titulaire contribue à orienter la direction stratégique en identifiant des opportunités, en développant des recommandations fondées sur des données probantes et en facilitant une prise de décision éclairée.
Relevant de la Directrice, Stratégie et Activation, ce rôle apporte de la clarté à des enjeux d’affaires complexes, aligne les parties prenantes autour d’une vision commune et contribue à l’atteinte de résultats mesurables soutenant l’évolution à long terme des capacités de la chaîne logistique de McKesson Canada.
Principales responsabilités
Planification stratégique et transformation
Traduire les priorités de l’entreprise en plans stratégiques, feuilles de route de transformation et cadres d’exécution destinés à être examinés et approuvés par les dirigeants.
Identifier et évaluer les occasions favorisant la croissance, l’excellence opérationnelle, la valeur client et la résilience de la chaîne d’approvisionnement.
Utiliser des approches structurées de résolution de problèmes et une analyse fondée sur les données pour relever des défis d’affaires complexes.
Développer des recommandations stratégiques fondées sur des données probantes ainsi que des modèles opérationnels futurs alignés sur les objectifs d’affaires afin d’éclairer les décisions de la direction.
Élaboration de dossiers d’affaires et réalisation de la valeur
Diriger et coordonner l’élaboration de dossiers d’affaires, incluant les analyses financières, les évaluations du retour sur investissement (ROI), la modélisation de scénarios et les plans de réalisation des bénéfices.
Collaborer avec les équipes interfonctionelles afin de valider les opportunités, d’évaluer les pistes de solution et d’éclairer les recommandations et décisions d’investissement.
Définir les indicateurs de succès et assurer le suivi des résultats afin de confirmer la création de valeur attendue.
Surveiller et communiquer les progrès, risques, dépendances et écarts afin de soutenir les mesures correctives et la réalisation des bénéfices.
Conseil stratégique et communication exécutive
Élaborer des présentations exécutives, analyses de rentabilisation, documents d’information et recommandations destinés aux forums de gouvernance et de direction.
Synthétiser des informations complexes en analyses claires, concises et exploitables pour soutenir la prise de décision.
Fournir des analyses et recommandations stratégiques afin de faire progresser les priorités clés de l’organisation.
Intégration d’affaires et alignement des parties prenantes
Animer des ateliers et des séances de planification afin de favoriser l’alignement, de développer des recommandations de priorisation et de faire avancer les discussions stratégiques.
Collaborer avec les équipes des Opérations, Chaîne d'approvisionnement, Technologie, Finance, Commercial, Livraison de projets et Analyse de données.
Traduire les objectifs stratégiques en plans de travail exploitables, en jalons et en résultats mesurables.
Innovation de la chaîne d’approvisionnement et mobilisation du changement
Demeurer au fait des tendances de l’industrie, des produits et technologies émergentes et des changements réglementaires ayant un impact sur la distribution pharmaceutique.
Évaluer les opportunités innovantes et développer des recommandations visant à améliorer la performance du réseau, l’efficacité opérationnelle, l’expérience client et les capacités de la chaîne d’approvisionnement.
Soutenir la préparation organisationnelle, l’adoption et l’amélioration continue dans le cadre d’initiatives stratégiques et de programmes de transformation.
Qualifications et expérience
Formation
Baccalauréat en administration des affaires, commerce, économie, ingénierie, gestion de la chaîne d’approvisionnement ou dans un domaine connexe.
MBA, maîtrise, certification PMP, Lean Six Sigma ou désignation équivalente considérés comme des atouts.
Expérience
Minimum de 7 années d’expérience en stratégie, consultation en gestion, transformation d’entreprise, planification corporative, chaîne d’approvisionnement, gestion de projets ou opérations d’affaires.
Expérience démontrée dans la direction d’initiatives interfonctionnelles ainsi que dans l’élaboration d’analyses de rentabilisation et de recommandations stratégiques.
Une expérience dans les secteurs de la santé, de la distribution pharmaceutique, de la logistique, du commerce de détail, de la fabrication ou d’autres environnements opérationnels complexes est privilégiée.
Connaissances, compétences et aptitudes
Réflexion stratégique et analytique
Solide sens des affaires et capacité à relier la stratégie à l’exécution.
Bon jugement dans l’élaboration de recommandations, l’escalade des risques, la navigation dans l’ambiguïté et l’influence des parties prenantes sans autorité hiérarchique directe.
Capacité démontrée à résoudre des problèmes complexes grâce à une analyse rigoureuse des données et une approche structurée.
Solide compréhension financière, incluant les analyses de ROI, l’élaboration de dossiers d’affaires et la réalisation de la valeur.
Communication et influence
Excellentes aptitudes en présentation, communication et animation.
Capacité à influencer les parties prenantes et à créer un consensus entre diverses fonctions sans autorité directe.
Excellentes habiletés en communication exécutive et en développement de relations.
Exécution et leadership
Capacité à gérer plusieurs priorités dans un environnement dynamique et en constante évolution.
Capacité à maintenir l’élan des initiatives en coordonnant les intervenants, en mettant en évidence les dépendances et en soutenant les responsables dans l’avancement des actions convenues.
Sens démontré de l’imputabilité et de la responsabilité quant à la qualité, à la rigueur, au respect des échéanciers et à l’impact des livrables stratégiques sous sa responsabilité.
Maîtrise technologique et numérique
Maîtrise avancée des applications Microsoft 365, notamment PowerPoint, Excel, Word et Teams.
Capacité d’utiliser Microsoft Copilot, des outils d’intelligence artificielle et d’autres technologies numériques afin d’améliorer la productivité et la génération d’informations stratégiques.
Une expérience avec Power BI ou d’autres outils d’analyse et de visualisation de données constitue un atout.
Qualifications supplémentaires
Le bilinguisme (français et anglais) constitue un atout important.
Des déplacements occasionnels au Canada peuvent être requis.
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Position Summary
The Senior Specialist, Business Strategy is a high-impact senior strategic contributor responsible for translating enterprise priorities into actionable business strategies, transformation roadmaps, and value-driven initiatives across McKesson Canada's Pharmaceutical Distribution network.
Working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, this role combines strategic thinking, analytical rigor, business case development, and change leadership to solve complex business challenges and enable sustainable growth. The successful candidate will help inform and shape strategic direction by identifying opportunities, developing evidence-based recommendations, and enabling informed decision-making.
Reporting into the Director of Business Strategy & Enablement, this role brings clarity to complex business challenges, aligns stakeholders around a common vision, and influences and enables the achievement of measurable business outcomes that support the long-term evolution of McKesson Canada's supply chain capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Transformation
Translate enterprise priorities into strategic plans, transformation roadmaps, and execution frameworks for review and endorsement by senior business leaders.
Identify and evaluate opportunities that drive growth, operational excellence, customer value, and supply chain resilience.
Apply structured problem-solving and data-driven analysis to address complex business challenges.
Develop evidence-based strategic recommendations and future-state operating models aligned with business objectives to inform leadership decisions.
Business Case Development & Value Realization
Lead and coordinate the development of business cases, including financial analysis, ROI assessments, scenario modelling, and benefit realization plans.
Partner with cross-functional teams to validate opportunities, evaluate opportunities, and inform investment recommendations and decisions.
Define success measures and track outcomes to ensure initiatives deliver intended value.
Monitor and report progress, risks, dependencies, and variances to support corrective action and benefit realization.
Executive Advisory & Strategic Communications
Develop executive presentations, business cases, briefing materials, and recommendations for leadership and governance forums.
Synthesize complex information into clear, concise insights that support decision-making.
Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to advance key business priorities.
Business Integration & Stakeholder Alignment
Facilitate workshops and planning sessions to build alignment, develop prioritization recommendations, and advance strategic discussions.
Collaborate across Operations, Supply Chain, Technology, Finance, Commercial, Project Delivery and Data Analytics teams.
Translate strategic objectives into actionable workstreams, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
Supply Chain Innovation & Change Enablement
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies and products, and regulatory developments impacting pharmaceutical distribution.
Evaluate innovative opportunities and develop recommendations intended to enhance network performance, operational efficiency, customer experience, and supply chain capabilities.
Support organizational readiness, adoption, and continuous improvement efforts for strategic initiatives and transformative programs.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
MBA, Master's degree, PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent designation is considered an asset.
Experience
7 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, business transformation, corporate planning, supply chain, project management, or business operations.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives and developing business cases and strategic recommendations.
Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical distribution, logistics, retail, manufacturing, or other complex operational environments is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Strategic & Analytical Thinking
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect strategy to execution.
Sound judgement in developing recommendations, escalating risks, navigating ambiguity, and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
Proven ability to solve complex problems through data-driven analysis and structured thinking.
Financial acumen including ROI analysis, business case development, and value realization.
Communication & Influence
Excellent presentation, communication, and facilitation skills.
Ability to influence stakeholders and build alignment across functions without direct authority.
Strong executive communication and relationship-building capabilities.
Execution & Leadership
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Ability to maintain momentum by coordinating stakeholders, surfacing dependencies, and supporting accountable owners in advancing agreed actions
Demonstrated ownership and accountability for the quality, rigour, timeliness, and impact of assigned strategic deliverables.
Technology & Digital Fluency
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
Ability to leverage Microsoft Copilot, AI-enabled tools, and digital technologies to drive productivity and insight generation.
Experience with Power BI or other analytics and data visualization tools is considered an asset.
Additional Qualifications
Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset.
Occasional travel within Canada may be required.
Le.la titulaire de ce poste aura à soutenir de façon quotidienne des clients internes et/ou externes à l’extérieur du Québec et/ou aux États-Unis. Par conséquent, ce poste requiert une maîtrise de l’anglais à l’écrit et à l’oral. Veuillez noter que le nombre de postes dont les tâches requièrent une connaissance de la langue anglaise a été restreint dans la mesure du possible.
The incumbent of this position will provide daily support to internal and/or external clients outside Quebec and/or in the United States. Therefore, he/she must be proficient in spoken and written English. Please note that the number of positions requiring English language skills has been limited where possible.
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