McKesson Corporation
Communications Manager
As the world's largest healthcare services company with more than $69 billion in annual sales, McKesson Corporation (McKesson) is a Fortune 16 Corporation that provides pharmaceutical supply management and information technologies across the entire continuum of healthcare.
Information management so powerful
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Being part of a Fortune 16 company with over $69 billion in revenue doesn’t happen just because you have good business sense. And it doesn’t happen overnight. At McKesson Provider Technologies, it takes knowledge and experience. And people like you. People with the passion to make a difference. People with the power to provide comprehensive information systems solutions for the entire continuum of healthcare. And to eliminate inefficiencies and obstacles in healthcare. That’s The Power of You.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
The position of Communications Manager has recently become available within the Public Relations Department within the Marketing Team. The Communications Manager is responsible for providing writing support and managing projects related to public relations, executive communications and operational excellence in support of the company’s strategic and tactical business objectives.
Duties:
Writes and edits articles, e-mails and other forms of internal communication to support executive communications and operational excellence initiatives.
Writes or edits articles for external trade magazines
May develop proposals for speaking opportunities and assist with or develop speaker presentations
Manages approvals associated with work produced.
Develops strategies and programs to support strategic executive communications, operational excellence and public relations initiatives.
Provides leadership to teams responsible for deliverables and manages associated projects.
Advises, directs and plans public relations and associated programs for significant McKesson conferences, events and sponsored activities.
Minimum Position Requirements:
7-9+ years experience writing for publications and in a corporate environment
Must have proven experience managing projects effectively, working with multiple levels of executive management and leading cross-functional teams.
Superior written and verbal communication skills including informational interviewing skills
General knowledge and understanding of high technology software and services, hospital/healthcare/enterprise information systems, current information systems technology, competitive products and services, healthcare trends and industry standards.
Customer service skills (internal and external)
Conflict complaint management skills
Interpersonal/relationship-building skills
Project management skills, organizational/time management skills, skill in attending to detail and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Problem-solving skills, creative-thinking skills, decision-making skills, analytical skills and the ability to work independently.
Presentation skills
Solution and results oriented.
Works well in a team environment
Ability to manage multiple long-term and short-term projects simultaneously
Highly motivated, self-starter
Education:
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism or related communications filed. Additional business courses/degree highly recommended.
McKesson offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
McKesson is everywhere in healthcare. We offer a wealth of opportunity for individuals with a desire to make a difference in providing industry-leading, integrated healthcare services and solutions. Individuals with the passion to be a part of our entire continuum of patient-focused care. It’s you and McKesson — empowering healthcare. Visit www.mckesson.com/careers for more information.
An equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare.
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Additional Information
Position Type: All opportunities
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