Sr. Manager, Communications

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.

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McKesson Medical-Surgical (MMS) is seeking a Senior Manager, Communications to join the team in Richmond, VA. Reporting to the Director, Communications, this newly-created role will entail internal and external communications strategy and execution, stakeholder management, and advising executive leaders on communications strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for reputation management, media relations, crisis/issues communications and internal communications in support of McKesson’s Medical-Surgical (MMS) division 

• Researches, writes and develops multiple communications, including but not limited to, talking points/FAQs, org announcements, internal newsletters, human-interest stories and press releases 

• Manages several internal communications channels, including an Intranet site, digital signage, printed materials and newsletters 

• Develops and executes social media strategies on behalf of MMS and its executives, including creation and management of social media content and engagement with followers 

• Contributes to the design and execution of leadership meetings and other company events, including preparation of executive presentations and talking points 

• Serves as a strategic advisor to members of the MMS Executive Leadership Team, providing counsel and recommendations on internal and external communications 

• Integrates communications from multiple sources (e.g., MMS leadership, McKesson corporate, other MMS business functions) into a unified communication approach that supports our mission and enhances our reputation among a variety of internal and external audiences 

• Establishes key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks, sets goals and measures the success of internal and external communications initiatives 

• Other communications-related projects, as assigned 

Minimum Requirements 

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of broad communications experience across a wide range of disciplines, including media relations, internal communications, digital communications and data/reporting 

Critical Skills 

• Demonstrated experience in media relations and issues/crisis communications, including message and strategy development  

• Demonstrated experience in leading complex internal communications initiatives