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 www.mckesson.com.
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.
Position Summary
McKesson is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of administrative tasks and provide day-to-day support to multiple leaders within the Brand Sourcing and Manufacturer Relations organization, including the VP Manufacturer Engagement Services, VP Sourcing Operations and Business Insights, and Sr Director Market Intelligence. Serving as an extension of these leaders, this role ensures the most efficient use of their time by managing competing priorities, coordinating complex schedules and meetings, and enabling clear communication and follow-through. The Sr. Administrative Assistant maintains positive, effective, and collaborative working relationships across the organization while delivering accurate, timely, and professional administrative support with sound judgment, discretion, and minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day administrative support to three VPs and a Sr Director, serving as an extension of the leaders to ensure efficient use of time while maintaining confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.
Manage calendars and coordinate complex meetings across multiple leaders and stakeholders, including scheduling, resolving conflicts, and handling materials/logistics and day-of support as needed.
Monitor and triage email and requests for assigned leaders; respond when appropriate and route items to the right owner by gathering and providing needed information and context.
Arrange business travel and accommodations and prepare/reconcile expense reports for leaders and team members in accordance with policy.
Prepare, format, and proofread documents and materials (e.g., agendas, presentations, reports, and meeting notes) using Microsoft Office tools.
Draft and coordinate department communications and correspondence, ensuring timely follow-through and appropriate review/approval.
Track deliverables, deadlines, and action items; proactively follow up and coordinate across partners to ensure commitments are met.
Support internal events/offsites and ad hoc projects; identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and share best practices.
Maintain contact and distribution lists and provide general on-site office support on office days as needed; partner effectively across the organization.
Minimum Requirement
Typically requires 5+ years of related experience.
Critical Skills
5+ years of administrative support experience, including direct support for multiple leaders (e.g., VP/Sr Director level) with complex calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, expense reporting, and handling sensitive/confidential information.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams).
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to interact professionally with leaders, peers, and external partners.
Flexibility to adjust work hours as needed to support meetings, deadlines, and business priorities.
Preferred Skills
Strong business acumen and prioritization skills; able to assess urgency, anticipate needs, and make sound judgment calls.
High attention to detail and quality; consistently delivers accurate work with strong follow-through.
Strong relationship-management skills; able to partner effectively across functions and navigate a matrixed organization.
Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Collaborative, service-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and personalities.
Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative to improve processes and remove friction for leaders and teams.
Able to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities with appropriate urgency and a solutions-oriented approach.
Work 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.
Ability to travel 5% of the time to attend and assist with large meetings and/or events.
Occasional overtime may be required to meet business needs.
Our preferred candidate must live within a 50-mile radius of our Irving Office (DWF) area.
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,
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$29.72 - $49.54
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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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