Senior Director, NAPD Domain Architect

McKesson

. Lead architecture for McKesson's North American Pharmaceutical Distribution business .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeIrving • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $183,500 - $305,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Enterprise Architecture and digital transformation, with a strong focus on developing governance frameworks, technology roadmaps, and integration strategies. Proven ability to lead architecture teams, manage budgets, and influence senior executives in complex, regulated environments.

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Enterprise ArchitectureDigital Transformation LeadershipAPI ArchitectureCloud-Native EcosystemsArchitecture Governance Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Architecture StrategiesSolution ArchitectureApplication ArchitectureCloud-Native DesignMicroservicesDistributed SystemsArchitecture Function DevelopmentTechnology RoadmapsIntegration StrategiesData Architecture

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipOrganizational Change LeadershipInfluencing Senior ExecutivesStrategic PlanningContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

LeanIXArdoqMicrosoft AzurePower PlatformSAP Integration

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical DistributionSupply ChainOrder ManagementPricing PlatformsRegulated Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDistributed SystemsMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead architecture for McKesson's North American Pharmaceutical Distribution business
Build and lead the NAPD architecture function
Own the end-to-end NAPD technology landscape across transformation programs
Drive architecture decisions across Supply Chain Modernization, Pricing, Customer Performance Management, Sales Digital Tools, and Connect Ordering
Develop architects and lead the NAPD architecture team, including hiring, succession planning, and performance management
Maintain estate-wide visibility into the end-to-end technology portfolio
Identify duplication and rationalization opportunities before build
Lead the NAPD Architecture Community of Practice on patterns, standards, and shared design principles
Assess architecture quality and coherence across programs
Partner with enterprise and data architects to ensure interoperable solutions aligned to the NAPD target state
Define and execute architecture strategy aligned with digital transformation objectives
Deploy architecture standards, governance frameworks, decision rights, technology lifecycle management, and roadmaps
Define API, integration, and interoperability strategies
Partner with executives and product leaders to prioritize investments and transformation programs
Manage architecture budget and resourcing
Develop and retain architecture talent while fostering engineering excellence and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

13+ years of professional experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Application Architecture, or related strategic technology disciplines
6+ years of diversified leadership experience driving architectural direction, technology roadmaps, cross-functional alignment, organizational planning, and team leadership, or equivalent experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience leading enterprise-scale digital transformation programs across complex organizations
Expertise developing enterprise architecture strategies, governance frameworks, roadmaps, and reference architectures
Experience designing and modernizing cloud-native, hybrid-cloud, and platform-based enterprise ecosystems
Knowledge of enterprise integration, API architecture, microservices, and distributed systems
Experience influencing senior executives and driving organization-wide technology decisions
Experience managing teams, budgets, roadmaps, and strategic technology investments
Experience building or maturing an architecture function and operating model
Ability to participate in executive presentations, architecture reviews, workshops, and strategic planning sessions
Preferred: Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related discipline
Preferred: Domain experience in pharmaceutical distribution, supply chain, order management, or pricing platforms within complex, regulated environments
Preferred: Familiarity with LeanIX, Ardoq, or equivalent architecture landscape and portfolio tools
Preferred: Experience with Microsoft technology ecosystems, Azure cloud services, Power Platform, and enterprise platform engineering
Preferred: Experience integrating SAP platforms with enterprise applications
Preferred: Familiarity with AI and automation architectures
Preferred: Knowledge of enterprise data architecture, governance, analytics platforms, and advanced data management practices
Preferred: Experience operating within highly regulated environments
Preferred: Experience leading architecture review boards and technology governance councils
Preferred: Organizational change leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus may be offered
Long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
Hybrid or remote work arrangements may be available consistent with business requirements
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodation for job search or application