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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 Title: Manager, Pharmaceutical Communications  

Department: Corporate Affairs  

Position Reports To: Director, Communications (PSaS) 

Location: Irving Texas

Level: P3

Position Summary:

In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for delivering and executing a range of internal and external communications strategies for key segments of McKesson’s Core U.S. Pharmaceutical business. If you're a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced, matrixed environments and excels at building strong cross-functional relationships, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

This role sits within McKesson’s Corporate Communications team and will report to the Director of Communications, US Pharmaceutical.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute internal and external communications strategies to support key business priorities while working to advance the broader enterprise vision
• Leverage internal channels to strategically connect each employee to PSaS imperatives and goals
• Conduct media relations in support of key business milestones and initiatives
• Amplify our business wins and differentiated capabilities internally and externally
• Identify and activate external thought leadership opportunities that are aligned with our strategic priorities and reach the right stakeholder, at the right time, with the right message
• Fortify readiness for industry and company issues
• Lead strategic planning, coach leaders for high-impact delivery, and develop compelling content for major internal events
• Activate executive communications for key business leaders
• Lead change communications supporting organization’s business needs

Expertise/Capabilities should include:

• Demonstrated proficiency in AI, such as using Microsoft Copilot to streamline workflows, improve content creation and drive engagement through data-driven insights.
• Ability to manage projects and changing priorities, multi-task and meet aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry
• Executive communications and thought leadership
• Understanding complex concepts and writing in a clear, concise manner
• Organization and executive communications
• Change communications surrounding organizational updates and changes
• Media relations and relationship building
• Social media support and copy editing
• Act as a strategic advisor to leadership
• Storytelling behind customer success stories and business wins
• Issues management
• Ability to travel - 30%

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Education/Training-

• 4-year degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Journalism, English, or relevant field

Required Business Experience-

• 4+ years of internal, executive, and/or external communications, or related experience
• Healthcare experience preferred

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. 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. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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