Senior Director Oncology

Overview
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare.
We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable.
Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
Job Description
We're seeking an experienced cybersecurity leader to join our organization as Senior Director of Cyber Risk and Remediation.
This role will lead the strategic execution of cyber risk initiatives and remediation programs in our Oncology & Speciality (O&S) Business Unit.
This role is responsible for assessing the current cybersecurity posture, identifying and prioritizing risks, and driving remediation efforts to strengthen the organization's overall security maturity.
The leader will collaborate across business units, technology teams, and governance functions to ensure alignment with regulatory standards and enterprise risk appetite.
Key Responsibilities
Build and lead a high-performing team of cybersecurity professionals.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Oversee the identification, tracking, and resolution of cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities.
Lead cross-functional teams in executing remediation plans.
Assist with the implementation and maintenance of key cybersecurity initiatives.
Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor risk posture, remediation progress, and compliance status.
Provide regular updates to executive leadership.
Able to seamlessly shift altitude of consultation, from immediate priority / execution to integrative problem solving, identifying unit dependencies, reducing duplication of effort and adoption of cyber security practices.
Collaborate with lines of business, internal audit, legal, and compliance teams to ensure cohesive risk management practices.
Actively works with BISO's to understand business priorities and bridges technical cybersecurity work with business unit needs, influencing prioritization across McKesson business units.
Manage, prioritize, and sequence incoming tasks from specialized cybersecurity teams, integrating various priorities to ensure a cohesive solution / recommendation.
Ensure efficient execution of high-volume cybersecurity tasks assigned to this organization.
Implement and oversee Agile methodologies to optimize team performance and task delivery.
Required Expertise
The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in at least three of the following areas:
Vulnerability management and penetration testing
Endpoint security management and antivirus deployment
Business context technical security advice to assist the BISO team and security coordinators
Security technical controls assessment and implementation
Patch management and system hardening
Qualifications and Relevant Experience
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Proven ability to manage high-volume task execution in a cybersecurity context
Experience in bridging technical cybersecurity work with business unit needs.
Proficiency in Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum
Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Jira and collaboration tools like Miro
Strong skills in task sequencing, prioritization, and resource allocation
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC)
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field; Master's preferred
In-depth understanding of healthcare-specific cybersecurity challenges and regulations (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH)
Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and healthcare IT infrastructure
Experience in protecting sensitive patient data and ensuring compliance with healthcare data privacy laws
Knowledge of healthcare industry standards and best practices for cybersecurity (e.g., HITRUST, NIST Cybersecurity Framework)
Benefits and Total Rewards
At McKesson, we care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people.
That's why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being.
Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse employee population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.
As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson.
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.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
€117,000 - €195,000
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