McKesson

Lead Workforce Intelligence Researcher - Strategic Workforce Planning & Organizational Effectiveness

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business, HR, etc.) is required.
  • 8+ years of experience in workforce planning or organizational effectiveness is essential.
  • Strong grasp of workforce planning techniques and AI impact on transformation is vital.
  • Ability to provide strategic advice to senior management is necessary.
  • Experience in translating complex workforce issues into practical solutions is key.

Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise-wide workforce strategy planning and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
  • Develop planning frameworks and analytic methodologies for workforce intelligence insights.
  • Identify future workforce risks and capabilities through proactive research analyses.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments on organizational effectiveness and productivity.
  • Collaborate with technology and HR leaders to enhance AI-enabled workforce strategies.
  • Deliver executive-ready recommendations on organization design and workforce investments.
  • Influence decision-making across various business units with data-driven insights.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance offerings.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policies.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Professional development opportunities and training resources available.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

Serves as the enterprise authority on workforce strategy, workforce intelligence, organization design, and organizational effectiveness. Defines the research agenda, planning frameworks, and methodologies that translate business strategy into workforce insights, future-looking scenarios, and organizational recommendations. This role incorporates AI and automation trends to help leaders understand how work, skills, roles, and structures must evolve.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Enterprise Domain Leadership

Research, Insights & Methods
• Act as the enterprise authority for strategic workforce planning, workforce intelligence, and organizational effectiveness.
• Establish methods, frameworks, and standards for workforce planning, organization diagnostics, and workforce intelligence.
• Define the strategic research agenda and proactively identify future workforce risks, opportunities, and capability needs.
• Represent Workforce Intelligence as the senior subject matter expert for workforce strategy and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead research on workforce demand, talent supply, critical roles, capabilities, skills evolution, labor market trends, and future workforce needs.
• Conduct organizational effectiveness analyses including spans and layers, operating models, work design, capacity, productivity, and organizational health.
• Develop planning scenarios, forecasts, diagnostics, and recommendations that support strategic business objectives.
• Synthesize internal workforce data, external labor market intelligence, and business context into executive-ready insights.

AI-Enabled Research & Innovation

Strategic Advisory & Influence
• Research the workforce implications of AI, automation, and emerging technologies on roles, skills, capacity, work design, and organization structures.
• Develop scenarios that model future workforce needs across human, automated, and AI-augmented work.
• Identify work that may be augmented, automated, redesigned, or shifted as AI capabilities mature.
• Partner with data science, technology, and product teams to advance AI-enabled workforce intelligence, forecasting, and decision support while applying responsible AI standards.
• Partner with HR leaders, COEs, HRBPs, strategy teams, and business leaders to inform workforce and organization decisions.
• Deliver executive-ready recommendations on workforce investments, organization design, transformation, and future capability requirements.
• Influence enterprise workforce and organization decisions 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 Business, Economics, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Human Resources, Analytics, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic workforce planning, workforce intelligence, organizational effectiveness, consulting, Workforce Intelligence, or related work.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning methods, organization design principles, labor market dynamics, and AI-driven workforce transformation.
• Ability to advise senior leaders and translate complex workforce challenges into actionable recommendations.

SCOPE & IMPACT
• Leads enterprise-wide workforce and organization research with significant strategic impact.
• Defines planning frameworks, methodologies, AI-enabled use cases, and enterprise points of view.
• Influences workforce, talent, and organization decisions across multiple business units.
• Establishes reusable standards 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.

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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