Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public relations strategies and plans supporting key business priorities, while advancing the broader Oncology & Multispecialty vision and the McKesson enterprise vision, including the use of AI-driven insights to refine message positioning and strengthen storytelling.
• Supervise external consultants, vendors, and agency resources as necessary and appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with functions such as marketing, public affairs, legal, and others to shape and optimize plans and execution.
• Amplify our differentiated capabilities and solutions in earned media coverage and across paid, earned, and owned channels.
• Inclusive of speaking opportunities, bylines, social media, newsletters, website content, etc.
• Ust strategically use AI-powered drafting and editing tools (Microsoft Copilot) to scale content production without sacrificing quality.
• Conduct proactive and responsive media relations, including relationship management with key beat reporters and use of AI tools to monitor sentiment, trends, and timely opportunities.
• Protect brand equity and customer loyalty through issues management.
• Activate a thought leadership engine on topics where the organization is uniquely poised to deliver.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of internal forums, such as town halls and sales conferences.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Journalism, English, or relevant field
• 9+ years of internal, executive, and/or external communications or related experience
• Healthcare communications experience mandatory
• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Ability to travel - 30%

Preferred

• Executive presence and experience working in a counselor capacity with senior leaders, supported by the ability to use AI technologies to prepare briefs, insights and executive messaging efficiently.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to learn quickly and adopt new tools to enhance communications outcomes.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate company and team needs.

Benefits

• We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards.
• In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.