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About the Organization

This role is part of McKesson's Ontada technology division, which develops innovative technology and data solutions for oncology care. The iKnowMed G2 platform is a cornerstone of our provider technology portfolio, enabling community oncology practices to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. As Director of Technology - iKnowMed G2, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team in advancing a platform that directly impacts patient outcomes and the future of oncology healthcare.

Position Summary

The Director of Technology - iKnowMed G2 Platform provides strategic and technical leadership across multiple software engineering teams responsible for McKesson's iKnowMed G2 oncology EHR platform. The iKnowMed G2 system is a leading oncology-specific electronic health record platform used by thousands of clinicians across the U.S. to manage cancer care (from chemotherapy scheduling to genomic results and trial matching). Operating within a regulated healthcare environment, this leader drives delivery excellence across a cloud-based, microservices architecture built on Java, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and high-performing. The Director partners closely with Product Management and senior leadership to align technology roadmaps with business strategy, foster an engineering culture of quality and innovation, and ensure timely, reliable delivery of platform enhancements that advance McKesson's mission. As a hands-on technology champion, the Director stays closely engaged in architectural decisions and technical problem-solving, demonstrating a passion for technology and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical & Delivery Leadership: Define and lead the technical vision for the iKnowMed G2 platform, guiding architecture modernization (e.g., microservices, cloud migration) and DevOps adoption to improve system scalability, performance, and resilience.

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and execute multi-release technical roadmaps for platform evolution, aligning engineering initiatives with product strategy and ensuring on-time, high-quality releases that meet enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.

• Team Management: Oversee multiple cross-functional software development teams (including managers and leads), providing mentorship and clear direction. Foster a high-performance engineering culture that emphasizes agile methodologies, test-driven development, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) for predictable, iterative delivery.

• Quality & Operational Excellence: Institute best practices in coding standards, code review, automated testing, and performance monitoring. Champion data-driven continuous improvement and rootcause analysis to enhance system reliability, security, and compliance in a healthcare environment. Architecture & Innovation: Provide hands-on oversight of system architecture and design decisions, conducting architecture and design reviews for critical components. Introduce emerging technologies and frameworks (e.g., containerization, cloud services, advanced analytics/AI) to drive innovation and improve development efficiency where appropriate. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with Product Management, QA, SRE/Operations, and other cross-functional leaders to ensure platform capabilities meet business needs and patient care outcomes. Communicate technology strategy and project status effectively to executives, customers, and partners, serving as the primary technical liaison for the iKnowMed G2 platform.

• Resource & Vendor Management: Optimize resource allocation, budgets, and vendor engagements to support platform objectives. Negotiate and manage technology vendor contracts and partnerships (e.g., cloud service providers, third-party system integrators) to maximize value and performance.

• Talent Development: Attract, develop, and retain top engineering talent. Provide coaching and growth opportunities for team members and emerging leaders, building strong leadership bench strength. Instill a passion for technology, innovation, and customer focus throughout the teams. Governance & Compliance: Ensure all development adheres to healthcare industry regulations, privacy and security standards, and McKesson's internal quality frameworks. Implement robust governance around architecture standards, release management, and risk controls to maintain compliance and reliability of the platform.

Minimum Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires 12+ years of professional experience and 4+ years of management experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

Critical Skills

• 12+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in technical leadership roles overseeing multiple teams (or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience).

• Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in Java software development and microservices architecture in large-scale, distributed systems. Proven track record of designing and delivering complex, mission-critical applications on modern cloud platforms (e.g., Azure or AWS), with strong knowledge of cloud-native design patterns, containerization (Docker/ Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code.

• Delivery & Process: Extensive experience implementing Agile methodologies, DevOps/CI-CD pipelines, and automation to accelerate software delivery while maintaining high quality. Strong proficiency in modern development tools, frameworks, and practices (e.g., Spring Boot for microservices, RESTful API design, event-driven integration, automated testing).

• Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated ability to lead and scale engineering teams, manage managers, and drive an inclusive, high performance culture. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting technical concepts and project updates to executive leadership and business stakeholders.

• Problem Solving: Strategic and analytical mindset with a passion for innovation. Able to guide teams in solving complex technical challenges, troubleshooting production issues, and making data-informed decisions that balance short-term needs with long-term platform health.

• Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with enterprise security, compliance, and data privacy standards. Healthcare technology experience or knowledge of regulated industries is highly valued, with an understanding of patient data considerations (HIPAA, PHI) as a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Credentials: Master's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or MBA with technical focus).

• Healthcare & Enterprise Experience: Prior experience leading technology teams in healthcare IT, clinical software, or other highly regulated environments is strongly preferred. Experience modernizing legacy enterprise systems (e.g., monolith-to-microservices transformation, cloud migration) is a plus.

Additional Skills

• Financial acumen and project portfolio management experience, including budgeting and ROI analysis for technology initiatives.

• Experience managing relationships with third-party vendors and partners.

• Strong awareness of emerging trends in software engineering and cloud technologies, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic Influence: Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior executives to align technology initiatives with business strategy.

• Servant Leadership: Leads by example with a hands-on approach, empowering teams and creating an environment of trust, innovation, and accountability.

• Customer & Business Focus: Demonstrates a deep understanding of customer needs and business drivers, ensuring the platform delivers measurable value and exceptional user experience.

• Change Management: Skilled at driving organizational change, promoting new processes and technologies, and guiding teams through transformation with strong communication and change advocacy.

• Collaboration & Partnership: Proven record of building highly collaborative relationships across Product, Operations, and other departments to deliver complex solutions.

• Passion for Technology: Exhibits a genuine passion for staying close to technology, actively engaging in technical discussions, and fostering a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and engineering excellence.

This role is a hybrid position. The selected candidate is expected to work on-site at our Las Colinas office a minimum of two (2) days per week, with the remaining days worked remotely. Specific in-office days may be designated based on team needs and business priorities.

McKesson complies with all applicable U.S. immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not provide employer support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment benefit for this role.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future. This includes having the legal right to work in the United States without the need for McKesson support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment authorization (e.g., H1B, O1, E3, H1B1, TN, F1 OPT, F1 STEM OPT, F1 CPT, etc.) now or in the future.

If you will require McKesson to provide immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future, you should not apply for this position

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