Executive Assistant

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.

Company Profile

McKesson Corporation is a global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, community oncology and specialty care, and healthcare information solutions. McKesson partners with pharmaceutical manufacturers, providers, pharmacies, governments, and other organizations in healthcare to help provide the right medicines, medical products, and healthcare services to the right patients at the right time, safely and cost-effectively.

United by our I2CARE shared principles, our employees work every day to innovate and deliver opportunities that make our customers and partners more successful - all for the better health of patients. McKesson has been named a “Most Admired Company” in the healthcare wholesaler category by FORTUNE, a “Best Place to Work” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and a top military-friendly company by Military Friendly. For more info, visit

We take pride in our culture of connection and believe in a workplace where everyone can be their full, authentic self. We welcome and encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities and others with diverse perspectives to join our growing team. Your unique perspective and experience are valuable assets that can translate into a rewarding career path with us.

Role Overview

McKesson is seeking an Executive Assistant . The McKesson VP, Business Modernization & the VP, Business Program Lead ERP Modernization are seeking a highly experienced Executive Administrative Assistant.

• Provides and/or leads a full range of administrative support to multiple Vice Presidents of the organization, exercising confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Communicates directives and information from the VP to executives, managers and others in the organization and follows up on the status of assignments.
• Manage access to executives by screening emails and other communications.
• Maintains files, records, calendars, and reporting.
• Assist in arranging and planning travel, meetings and tracking expenses.
• Participates in the development and implementation of admin standards, policies, practices for the org.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to multiple Vice Presidents.
• Extensive calendaring, on and off-site meeting planning, travel arrangements, and other core admin tasks.
• Assist with internal and external meeting preparation to include presentations and reporting.
• Utilize project management tools to monitor timelines, deliverables, and resources, ensuring all tasks are completed on schedule.
• Collect, analyze, and format data for ad hoc and routine reports, as well as performance evaluations.
• Making high level contacts of a sensitive nature inside and outside the company.
• Preparing and processing expense reports.
• Leading and/or managing special projects on behalf of the business unit.
• Outlining drafts and finalizing correspondence.
• Handling details of a highly confidential and critical nature.

Education & Minimum Requirements

• HS Diploma, Vocational Training, Professional Certification or Equivalent. A degree is preferred.
• Typically requires 6+ years of related work experience.

Critical Skills

• Navigate a highly matrixed organization to accomplish objectives.
• Thorough knowledge of administrative support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to investigate and solve a variety of issues by employing considerable judgment, initiative and consistent follow up for complete and quick resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to support executive-level stakeholders with professionalism, responsiveness, and a service-oriented mindset.
• Self-starter with superb follow up, attention to detail and flawless execution.
• Strong event planning and management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills – proven ability to build successful and effective relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• High level of technical proficiency and computer literacy with excellent command of technology and software particularly Microsoft Office Suite including – Excel (spreadsheets), Word (word processing), Outlook. (scheduling), and PowerPoint (presentations), Teams (meetings), and Salesforce.com.
• Ability to work under general direction on multiple tasks with demanding and competing timelines.
• Uses discretion and maintains the highest level of confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize.

Working Environment

This role is a hybrid position . The selected candidate is expected to work on-site at our Irving Office, a minimum of two (2) days per week , with the remaining days worked remotely. Specific in-office days may be designated based on team needs and business priorities. Our preferred candidate must live within a 50-mile radius of our Irving Office.

• Hybrid work environment with both remote work and required in-office presence as needed.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time to attend and assist with large meetings and/or events.
• Occasional overtime may be required to meet business needs.

Must be authorized to work in the US unrestricted – This position is not eligible for sponsorship. McKesson complies with all applicable U.S. immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not provide employer support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment benefit for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future. This includes having the legal right to work in the United States without the need for McKesson support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment authorization (e.g., H1B, O1, E3, H1B1, TN, F1 OPT, F1 STEM OPT, F1 CPT, etc.) now or in the future.

If you will require McKesson to provide immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future, you should not apply for this position.

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

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McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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