Sr. Manager, Communications

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   

• Demonstrated experience in project management and special events (e.g., employee town halls, leader presentations, etc.) 

• Outstanding writing, proofreading and strategic communication planning skills 

• Experience working with AI tools to support development of communication-related deliverables 

• Self-directed and able to prioritize workload to meet deadlines 

• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment 

• Ability to act as a mentor/advisor to other Comms/Events team members 

• Executive maturity to collaborate and influence decision making at all levels of the organization 

Additional Skills 

• Executive coaching and media training experience 

• Large-scale event management/production capabilities 

Education 

• 4-year degree in communications, journalism, business or a related degree 

Candidates must have a digital portfolio of samples available for review to be considered.