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Director, Information Protection

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12.7% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. McKesson postings stay open a median of 12 days.

Share of postings closed within
  1. 2.2%1 day
  2. 4.5%3 days
  3. 12.7%7 days
  4. 20.4%14 days
  5. 35.6%30 days
  6. 58.7%60 days
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McKesson median: 12 days open

The posting

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.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary (Purpose of job):

McKesson is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Director, Information Protection to lead enterprise-wide information protection initiatives that safeguard critical business and healthcare data.

This leader will define and execute McKesson's data protection strategy, ensuring sensitive information remains secure across cloud, endpoint, email, and collaboration environments while supporting business productivity and regulatory compliance.

The Director will partner across Cybersecurity, Privacy, Legal, Compliance, IT, and business teams to mature data protection capabilities, strengthen governance, and reduce enterprise risk.

This role requires a proven leader who can translate complex compliance requirements into scalable technical controls and drive measurable security outcomes.

Based on leadership expectations defined for the Director (M4) level.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and execute enterprise-wide data protection and DLP strategies aligned with business objectives and security priorities.
  • Design, implement, and scale DLP programs across cloud, endpoint, email, and collaboration platforms to reduce data exposure risk while maintaining a positive user experience.
  • Establish and oversee data classification, retention, encryption, and information governance programs spanning the full data lifecycle.
  • Translate regulatory requirements, including HIPAA and protection of PHI/PII, into sustainable security controls, policies, and governance frameworks.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives with Cybersecurity, Privacy, Legal, Compliance, IT, and business stakeholders to drive adoption and operational maturity.
  • Define governance standards, performance metrics, risk indicators, and compliance reporting for data protection programs.
  • Drive continuous improvement through analytics, automation, process optimization, and emerging security technologies.
  • Lead organizational planning, budget management, vendor relationships, talent development, and succession planning for multiple teams.

Basic Requirements

  • 12+ years of professional experience, including 4+ years of people leadership experience leading enterprise-scale cybersecurity, data protection, information security, or governance programs.
  • Proven experience designing and scaling DLP programs across cloud, endpoint, email, and collaboration environments.
  • Hands-on expertise with data classification, retention, encryption, and information protection strategies.
  • Experience implementing controls to protect regulated data, including PHI, PII, and other sensitive information.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate regulatory requirements (HIPAA, privacy, compliance, and risk management frameworks) into effective technical and operational controls.
  • Experience leading complex, enterprise-wide programs involving multiple business and technology stakeholders.
  • Strong executive communication, strategic planning, and organizational leadership skills.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Skills/Experience

  • Experience with Microsoft Purview, Insider Risk Management, Information Protection, or comparable enterprise data security platforms.
  • Healthcare, pharmaceutical, healthcare technology, or heavily regulated industry experience.
  • Experience building enterprise governance frameworks, operating models, and data stewardship programs.
  • Expertise in cloud security, SaaS security, and modern collaboration platforms.
  • Experience leading large transformation initiatives and enterprise change management efforts.
  • Strong understanding of audit readiness, control effectiveness, and compliance reporting.
  • Advanced financial management, vendor management, and contract negotiation experience.
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.

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

€96,000 - €160,000

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.

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