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Clearing a Path for Thoughtful Innovation

Discover how Nate Vermylen channels his strategic thinking to fuel innovation.

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Soon after leaving the oil and gas industry, Nate Vermylen spotted something that would change his professional life — a McKesson sign. With his curiosity sparked, Nate did some digging and discovered a company that aligned with his career aspirations and purpose. Today, in his role within Corporate Strategy and Business Development, Nate still brings a spirit of curiosity to learn, grow and drive meaningful change. From identifying and scaling innovative solutions that improve health outcomes to supporting a collaborative team culture, Nate is flourishing professionally while making a difference for patients and communities.

Watch Nate’s episode below and stay tuned for more inspiring stories from across McKesson.

About Coffee + Connection

Coffee + Connection is a series of real conversations with real people shaping the future of healthcare from the inside out. Whether it’s building cutting-edge solutions, supporting patients or solving complex challenges in healthcare, our employees are at the heart of everything we do.

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