McKesson

Lead Workforce Intelligence Researcher - Employee Listening, Culture & Engagement

McKesson$122K — $162K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as Industrial-Organizational Psychology or Statistics.
  • 8+ years of experience in employee research and engagement or related areas.
  • Expertise in research design and survey methodology.
  • Skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis, and executive storytelling.
  • Ability to advise senior leaders and translate complex research findings into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the enterprise authority for employee listening and engagement research.
  • Establish methodologies and governance for enterprise listening programs.
  • Define the strategic research agenda and identify employee experience opportunities.
  • Design and lead quantitative and qualitative research on various employee metrics.
  • Evolve listening strategies to enhance feedback collection methods.
  • Connect employee feedback with workforce and business data for actionable insights.
  • Deliver executive-ready recommendations based on research findings.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness support.
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
  • Involvement in company-wide initiatives and programs.
  • Opportunity to influence enterprise-level decision-making.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

Serves as the enterprise authority on employee experience, culture, engagement, and workforce sentiment. Defines the employee listening research agenda, establishes methodologies and governance standards, and translates employee voice into enterprise-level insights that inform people strategy, leader action, and business outcomes. This role uses AI responsibly to deepen insight generation, pattern detection, and strategic decision support while protecting employee privacy and trust.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Enterprise Domain Leadership

Research, Insights & Methods
• Act as the enterprise authority for employee listening, engagement, culture, and employee experience research.
• Establish methodologies, frameworks, standards, and governance for enterprise listening programs.
• Define the strategic research agenda and proactively identify emerging employee experience risks and opportunities.
• Represent Workforce Intelligence as the senior subject matter expert for employee listening and engagement.
• Design and lead quantitative and qualitative research on engagement, culture, belonging, trust, leadership effectiveness, and organizational health.
• Evolve listening strategies across surveys, lifecycle feedback, focus groups, interviews, open text, and emerging listening channels.
• Connect employee feedback with workforce, operational, and business data to identify root causes and actionable opportunities.
• Monitor trends and benchmarks to keep listening practices current, credible, and business-relevant.

AI-Enabled Research & Innovation

Strategic Advisory & Influence
• Use AI-enabled text analytics, thematic analysis, and pattern detection to synthesize open comments and qualitative feedback faster and more consistently.
• Identify opportunities to combine structured workforce data with unstructured experience signals while maintaining privacy, transparency, and appropriate governance.
• Partner with data science, technology, and product teams to evaluate AI-enabled listening capabilities and improve insight delivery.
• Apply responsible AI principles to ensure employee listening insights are explainable, ethical, and used to support action rather than surveillance.
• Partner with HR leaders, COEs, HRBPs, and business leaders to translate research findings into action.
• Deliver executive-ready narratives, recommendations, and decision support that clarify what matters and what to do next.
• Influence enterprise people strategies through evidence-based recommendations and thought leadership.
• Operate with significant autonomy and shape decisions through expertise and influence rather than formal people leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources, Behavioral Science, Statistics, Analytics, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in employee research, engagement, Workforce Intelligence, organizational effectiveness, or related work.
• Expertise in research design, survey methodology, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and executive storytelling.
• Ability to advise senior leaders and translate complex research into practical business recommendations.

SCOPE & IMPACT
• Leads enterprise-wide research initiatives with significant strategic impact.
• Defines research questions, methodologies, governance standards, and enterprise points of view.
• Influences VP, SVP, HRLT, COE, HRBP, and business leadership decisions.
• Establishes reusable practices adopted across Workforce Intelligence and HR.

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

$122,100 - $162,800

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:

McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.

McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

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About McKesson

McKesson Corporation provides medicines, pharmaceutical supplies, information and care management products and services across the healthcare industry. The Company operates in two segments. The McKesson Distribution Solutions segment delivers ethical drugs, medical-surgical supplies and equipment and health and beauty care products throughout North America. This segment also provides specialty pharmaceutical solutions for biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers, sells financial, operational and clinical solutions for pharmacies (retail, hospital, long-term care) and provides consulting, outsourcing and other services. The McKesson Technology Solutions segment delivers enterprise-wide clinical, patient care, financial, supply chain, strategic management and software solutions. In July 2011, the Company acquired Portico Systems from Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. On March 25, 2012, it acquired the independent banner and franchise businesses of Katz Group Canada Inc. McKesson Distribution Solutions delivers pharmaceuticals to retail pharmacies and institutional providers like hospitals and health systems. They operate pharmaceutical distribution centers across the country, serving customers in all 50 states. They also deliver a comprehensive offering of health care products, technology, equipment and related services to the alternate site market, including physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care facilities and home care businesses across the country. McKesson is currently the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America. McKesson also operates McKesson Canada and has an equity holding in Nadro, a leading distributor in Mexico.

McKesson Careers

Join McKesson, a leading global healthcare company, and be part of a team that is redefining the future of healthcare. With a variety of job opportunities available, McKesson is the perfect place to advance your career, whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out. Work You’ll Do At McKesson, we are committed to improving care in every setting—one product, one partner, one patient at a time. We’re seeking talented professionals to join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, diversity, and leadership. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of purpose and a desire for continuous growth and improvement. Empower Your Future in Healthcare With positions ranging from internships to leadership roles, McKesson offers unparalleled employment opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Our commitment to diversity training ensures that all team members have the opportunity to thrive. Join a team where your skills will be honed, your professional growth will be supported, and where you can genuinely see the difference you make in the lives of patients around the world. Innovative Work Environment McKesson is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Our team is constantly exploring new ways to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes. This commitment to innovation is what sets us apart and what makes McKesson an exciting place to work. Career Development and Benefits McKesson believes in nurturing the potential of its employees through robust career development programs and comprehensive benefits designed to support your life and well-being. From leadership training to health and wellness benefits, we ensure our team members are equipped to meet their professional and personal goals. Explore Job Opportunities Whether you’re looking for an internship to kickstart your career, or a senior position to utilize your extensive experience, McKesson offers a range of opportunities. Explore our open positions and find where you can make a difference at McKesson. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Networking and Professional Growth At McKesson, networking and professional growth are part of our everyday environment. We encourage our employees to connect, share, and learn from each other to foster personal and professional development. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await you at McKesson. Join McKesson today and be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare.
Learn more about McKesson
Size
58,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.1 billion
Founded
1833
5 Year Trend
+5.9%
Revenue
$237.6 billion
NASDAQ

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