McKesson ยท 3 months ago
Director, Sales Compensation
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. The Director of Sales Compensation is responsible for providing strategic direction and driving the design, planning, and implementation of effective Incentive Compensation plans and policies while leading a team of Incentive Compensation professionals.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareInformation TechnologyPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Partner with one or more BUs and the respective BU & sales executives and other key stakeholders to identify strategic priorities that support our corporate initiatives and define internal and external business processes to achieve those objectives related to the global compensation program
Drive the annual Sales Incentive Compensation planning and design process by creating the compensation plans and programs for the sales organization that incorporate quotas, accelerators, bonus programs and SPIFFs
Serve as an internal consultant to business leaders and executive leadership team on matters related to global compensation including job/role review, motivators, sales incentives design and administration
In collaboration with finance and product leaders, responsible for annual goal setting process, including accrual forecasts, review and approvals. Define and implement an effective costing model associated with the sales compensation program and work collaboratively with finance to ensure expenses align with targets
Based on research, analysis and internal/ external benchmarking, provide senior leadership with recommendations on program effectiveness for future program enhancements. Identify opportunities for process improvement; recommend solutions leveraging best practices. Develop and document processes/ procedures as appropriate
Define and administer audit processes to maintain data integrity of assigned compensation programs/ processes; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Support audit and/or control requirements as needed
Manage and develop a team of analysts responsible for plan administration, field inquires, executive level metrics, trending and reporting
Qualification
Required
Degree or equivalent experience
Typically requires 12+ years of professional experience and 4+ years of management experience
Meaningful experience and deep expertise in Sales/Incentive Compensation required
Expert knowledge in sales incentive compensation concepts and plan structures, sales data tracking systems, processes, and methodologies
Strong manager/team leadership with experience managing direct reports
Strong business acumen. Ability to proactively identify issues/questions, problem solve, and make tough decisions
Ability to serve as strategic business partner and advisor to senior executive leaders, business leaders and other key stakeholders
Proven organizational & management skills; effectively manage and complete multiple priorities and projects
Communication, negotiation, and listening skills; ability to effectively influence and handle conflict resolution
Strong presentation skills; emphasis on building compelling presentations and presenting decisions to executive leadership
Ability to collaborate effectively across the organization on cross-functional initiatives
Highly developed analytical skills. Ability to define, measure, and plan performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvements and savings, demonstrable ability to use such data to shape, form, and influence best practices in sales incentive compensation plan design
Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position
Preferred
MBA degree a plus
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and/or Certified Sales Compensation Professional (CSCP) a plus
Benefits
Annual bonus
Long-term incentive opportunities
Company
McKesson
McKesson distributes medical supplies, information technology, and care management products and services.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1994-11-18IPO
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