Product Portfolio Specialist, Specialized Distribution
Job Description
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.
Work Arrangement: This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to work on-site at least 2 days per week at our office in Mississauga. The remaining days may be worked remotely, subject to team and business needs.
About the Role (Job Summary):
We are seeking a Senior Product Portfolio Specialist to support the development and execution of digital and product strategies within our Specialized Distribution and Hospital Distribution business.
In this role, you will act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and Technology teams, translating business needs into actionable product requirements. As a senior individual contributor, you will help shape the product roadmap, enhance customer experience, and drive innovation across a portfolio serving biopharma manufacturers and healthcare customers.
This is an ideal opportunity for a professional with strong experience in product management, business analysis, and digital transformation within healthcare or supply chain environments.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):
Manage and support a portfolio of digital products supporting Specialized and Hospital Distribution operations
Gather, document, and prioritize business and product requirements across stakeholders
Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and UX teams to deliver enhancements aligned to the product roadmap
Maintain and refine the product backlog, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and prioritization
Lead workshops and stakeholder consultations to clarify business needs and identify solutions
Support product lifecycle activities including design, testing, release, and iteration
Analyze product performance using KPIs, metrics, and qualitative insights to inform decisions
Participate in Agile ceremonies (demos, sprint planning, backlog refinement) and represent business stakeholders
Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Sales, Procurement, Analytics, Privacy, and Operations
Contribute to customer and competitive research to inform product innovation
Support SAP, Salesforce, and other systems by translating business needs into technical requirements
Act as a subject matter expert and customer advocate, ensuring a strong end-user experience
Support data stewardship and ensure data accuracy across product and operational systems
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
Typically 5+ years of relevant experience in product management, product analysis, or business analysis
- Working knowledge of SAP in a business or operational context
Experience working in Agile or hybrid product development environments
Demonstrated experience gathering and translating business requirements into product solutions
Strong analytical skills with experience using data and metrics to support decision-making
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive-level presentations
Experience working cross-functionally with technical and business stakeholders
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or distribution environments
Hands-on experience with enterprise systems such as Salesforce, Pharmaclik, and/or Five9
Familiarity with product lifecycle management, UX/design practices, and customer journey mapping
Experience with tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, or other product management platforms
Knowledge of EDI, supply chain processes, or order-to-cash workflows
Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment
Bilingual (English/French) is an asset
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
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