GPO Strategy & Optimization Manager, Health Systems

Summary

McKesson is a healthcare company that delivers products, services, and insights to improve access to quality care. The GPO Strategy & Optimization Manager, Health Systems supports contract strategy, financial analysis, market analysis, and member engagement initiatives across GPO programs. The role partners with health systems, biopharma manufacturers, and internal teams to optimize contract performance and drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of short- and long-term contract strategies across multiple GPO programs
• Participate in strategic planning discussions with members to align contract approaches with economic goals
• Conduct competitive analysis and monitor industry trends to inform optimization opportunities
• Partner with Business Development Directors to support biopharma engagement and contract strategy development
• Prepare economic comparisons, utilization analyses, and optimization recommendations to improve contract performance
• Incorporate provider feedback and disease-state insights into contract evaluations and recommendations
• Present on financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to assess contract performance and growth opportunities
• Support multi-year performance projections and market impact analyses
• Support cross-functional initiatives involving Sales, Clinical Specialists, Analytics, and other internal teams
• Prepare materials and insights for leadership presentations related to contract performance, strategy, and market dynamics
• Serve as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders by providing data-driven insights and thoughtful recommendations

Skills

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree required (Business, Economics, Finance, or related field)
• 4+ years of relevant healthcare experience, including analytics, strategic planning, financial analysis, or provider engagement
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives, collaborate cross-functionally, and deliver results in a complex healthcare environment
• Prior GPO, healthcare services, or biopharma-related experience preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree required (Business, Economics, Finance, or related field)
• 4+ years of relevant healthcare experience, including analytics, strategic planning, financial analysis, or provider engagement
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives, collaborate cross-functionally, and deliver results in a complex healthcare environment

Nice to Haves

• Prior GPO, healthcare services, or biopharma-related experience preferred

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement
• An annual bonus may be offered
• Long-term incentive opportunities may be offered