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.Job SummaryThe Director, Field Operations and Key Accounts is accountable fornational field execution and operational performanceacross the Medicine Shoppe Canada network. The role exists to ensure that strategy translates intoconsistent, effective execution at the pharmacy level, and that franchisees experience a disciplined, practical, and value‑adding field operating model.This isnot a traditional franchise account management role. The focus is onhow the system operates in practice – driving execution discipline, resolving operational friction, strengthening ways of working, and ensuring alignment between head office, field teams, franchisees, and priority partners.The Director leads the Field Operations team andowns the operating rhythmbetween internal functions, the field, and key accounts to deliver sustainable pharmacy performance.ResponsibilitiesField Operations LeadershipOwn and continuously evolve the national field execution model, ensuring clear standards, priorities, and ways of working across the network.Translate enterprise strategy into clear, executable field objectives, tools, and routines.Ensure franchisees experience a coordinated, consistent, and practical field presence.Identify systemic operational issues and lead cross‑functional resolution with internal partners.Drive adoption of core operating standards, workflows,



and programs that materially improve pharmacy‑level performance.Key Account & Partner IntegrationServe as the senior operational lead for strategic franchisees and key accounts, providing focused alignment, support, and escalation management.Build robust working relationships with priority internal and external partners to ensure operational alignment and execution.Act as an integration point between key accounts, the field team, and internal stakeholders.Ensure commitments made to key accounts are clear, realistic, and operationally executable.Performance & Execution ManagementEstablish clear field performance expectations, KPIs, and success measures tied to operational outcomes.Monitor execution quality and results, intervening where gaps in performance, consistency, or engagement exist.Use data, field insights, and franchisee feedback to continuously refine operating approaches.Maintain focus on activities that drive measurable impact at the pharmacy level.Team Leadership & DevelopmentLead, coach, and develop the Field Operations team, building strong capability in execution, influence, and problem‑solving.Set clear expectations for accountability, decision‑making, and independence.Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Ensure consistent messaging, behaviours, and standards across the field organization.Cross‑Functional AlignmentPartner closely with internal teams (Operations, IT, Marketing, Finance, Business Development, Real Estate, etc.) to ensure initiatives are field‑ready and executable.Provide practical field input into initiative planning, prioritization,



and sequencing.Act as the voice of field operations in enterprise discussions – balancing strategy with execution reality.Scope & RelationshipsDirect leadership of the Field Operations team (e.G., Franchise Account Executives/Field Leaders).Senior operational contact for priority franchisees and key accounts.High‑interaction role with internal functional leaders and external partners.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Business or related discipline (or equivalent experience).7‑10 years of progressive experience in multi‑unit operations, field leadership, or complex retail/healthcare environments.3+ years of proven experience leading geographically dispersed field teams.Strong operational acumen with the ability to simplify complexity and drive focus.Demonstrated success managing senior‑level relationships and operationally complex accounts.Bilingualism (English/French) is a strong asset.Excellent communication, influence, and problem‑solving skills.Comfortable operating in ambiguity and leading through change.Ability to travel nationally (25‑50%).Our Base Pay Range for this position$126,900 - $169,200McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit the Equal Employment Opportunity page. McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including those with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact [email protected] (USA) or [email protected] (Canada).Join us at McKesson!#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director, Field Operations And Key Accounts – Medicine Shoppe Canada - $126,900 - $169,200 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 McKesson
📍 Winnipeg