Communications, Business Partner - 20 month contract

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.

About the Role

In this role, you will translate complex business strategies into clear, compelling messaging and scalable communications solutions. Working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, you will leverage data, digital tools, and emerging technologies (including AI) to drive engagement, alignment, and measurable business impact, with clear accountability for enabling measurable business outcomes.

This role focuses on enabling leaders and partners to deliver high-impact communications, scaling through influence and ensuring communications are directly tied to business outcomes.

You will play a critical role in strengthening organizational communication, enabling leaders to communicate with clarity, consistency, and impact—especially in complex or high-stakes moments, with a clear link to business priorities and outcomes, and enhancing employee understanding during periods of transformation.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to senior leaders, providing counsel on high-impact initiatives

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies aligned with business objectives enabling leaders and partners to execute effectively

• Create clear executive messaging, storytelling, and value propositions for diverse audiences

• Partner cross-functionally (HR, Legal, Government Affairs, etc.) to ensure message alignment and consistency

• Lead internal and external communications plans, including change and transformation initiatives

• Leverage data, insights, and AI/digital tools to improve communication effectiveness and scalability

• Guide stakeholders and partners to deliver high-quality, on-brand content across channels

• Measure and optimize communications using analytics, engagement metrics, and feedback

• Drive alignment between communications strategies and business outcomes, ensuring efforts are focused on measurable impact rather than output

• Apply strong judgment to prioritize highest-value work and challenge approaches to improve overall communications impact

• Build strong relationships and act as a trusted advisor in complex, matrixed environments

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field

• 7+ years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or corporate communications

• Proven experience developing strategic communications plans

• Experience advising senior leaders or executives

• Strong written and verbal communication skills (English)

• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and manage complex projects

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated industries

• Bilingualism (English/French)

• Experience with change management communications

• Familiarity with digital communications tools, AI, and analytics platforms

• Background in consulting, media, or corporate strategy environments

• Experience working in large, matrixed organizations

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

$99,100 - $132,100

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McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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