McKesson

Principal Enterprise Data Architect

McKesson$149K — $199K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 13+ years of experience, with 8+ years in direct data architecture roles.
  • Expertise in enterprise data architecture and information architecture.
  • Strong governance experience in regulated environments.
  • Demonstrated ability in defining and enforcing enterprise-wide architecture strategy.
  • Experience leading architectural governance and influencing large-scale transformations.
  • Established decision frameworks integrating data, architecture standards, and risk management.
  • Collaboration experience with Security, Data, Platform, and Delivery leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture vision aligned with business strategy.
  • Establish principles, standards, and models for enterprise data architecture.
  • Evolve long-range data architecture direction to ensure scalability.
  • Create and manage the enterprise semantic layer for consistent reporting.
  • Set guardrails and decision frameworks for data architecture.
  • Evaluate enterprise-level architectural risks and exceptions.
  • Advise senior leaders on architecture strategy and communicate changes effectively.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements with 2 days in-office per week.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
  • Participation in annual bonus or long-term incentive plans.
Full Job Description
Position Summary (Purpose of Job)

The Enterprise Data Architect Level 6 serves as an enterprise authority in defining, governing, and advancing McKesson's data architecture strategy. This role establishes the future state vision for enterprise data capabilities and ensures alignment across business, analytics, platform, and solution teams. Operating at the highest level of architectural accountability, this role influences enterprise wide technology direction rather than owning delivery for a single domain or initiative. The architect ensures that data architecture decisions are scalable, compliant, and aligned to long range business and technology strategy. The role acts as a trusted advisor to senior business and technology leaders, leads enterprise architecture governance, and mentors architects across the organization to drive architectural consistency, maturity, and measurable business impact while enabling domain teams to execute within defined enterprise guardrails.

Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Data Architecture Strategy
  • Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture vision aligned to business strategy and regulatory requirements
  • Establish enterprise data architecture principles, standards, and reference models
  • Own and evolve long range data architecture direction to support scalability and interoperability
  • Define and own the enterprise semantic layer, including cross domain data models and standardized calculations to enable consistent reporting and analytics
Architecture Governance and Decision Leadership
  • Establish guardrails and decision frameworks that guide data architecture across domains
  • Evaluate architectural risks and manage enterprise level exceptions
Enterprise Alignment and Business Enablement
  • Guide enterprise investment decisions based on architectural fit and sustainability
Advisory, Influence, and Executive Communication
  • Advise senior leaders on data architecture strategy and tradeoffs
  • Communicate enterprise architecture direction to executive and technical audiences
Architecture Practice Leadership and Mentorship
  • Advance enterprise architecture maturity and consistency
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
  • Influence and set direction for enterprise data platforms and tooling

Minimum Requirement - Degree or equivalent and typically requires 13+ years, with 8+ years, of direct work related experience. Less years required if has relevant Master's or Doctorate qualifications.

Physical Requirements: General Office Demands, We are Flex and Connect with 2 days a week in office

Critical Skills:
  • Expert knowledge of enterprise data architecture and information architecture
  • Experience operating in regulated environments with strong governance requirements
  • Demonstrated success defining and governing enterprise wide architecture strategy
  • Experience leading architectural governance and influencing large scale transformation
  • Establish decision frameworks that integrate data, architecture standards, non functional requirements, risk, and policy into intake outcomes
  • Partner with Security, Data, Platform, and Delivery leaders to ensure intake decisions reflect enterprise priorities
  • Define the data architecture that underpins intelligent intake, including data capture, enrichment, and context required for AI driven triage and routing


Candidate must be authorized to work in the Canada, now or in the future, without the support from McKesson.

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

$149,600 - $199,500

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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
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