Executive Assistant

McKesson Executive Assistant Position

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.

The Executive Assistant will be experienced in handling a wide range of administrative and executive support-related tasks for Senior Vice President and Vice Presidents in technology and select members of their teams.

The ideal candidate is a highly resourceful team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can remain flexible, proactive, and efficient under pressure. They demonstrate strong judgment, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and solid administrative and organizational abilities, with the capacity to balance multiple priorities effectively. Key responsibilities include managing schedules, coordinating information, and maintaining clear communication among all relevant parties. This individual will also serve as a liaison between the SVPs and VPs, other internal departments, and key external clients.

Specific Responsibilities

• Keep the Senior Vice President and Vice Presidents' agendas to date, plan and remind them of meetings.
• Organize trips (flights, hotel, restaurant, car reservation, etc.).
• Assist in coordinating the agenda of senior management team meetings and off-sites, and all staff meetings.
• Anticipate the executives' needs and proactively bringing together appropriate people and resources to support the executive in addressing these issues.
• Work closely with the SVPs to keep them informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities and follow up as appropriate.
• Responsible for content of town halls and other large team meetings.
• Maintain org charts (Powerpoint expertise) and track budget for the VP team activities.

Administrative Duties

• Participate in the preparation, revision, writing, translation, if necessary, and production of presentations.
• Handle all general or confidential correspondence for the Vice Presidents.
• Participate in the preparation and maintenance of files for the SVP's.
• Filter calls and emails.
• Prepare expense accounts and submit them for approval.
• Act as an executive presence for meetings and town halls on behalf of SVP and VPs.

Reporting Process & Coordination of Activities

• Complete and update the different period-end reports verify department expenses and identify discrepancies.
• Maintain customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Provide historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions.
• Handle matters expeditiously, proactively and follow through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Attend daily / weekly meetings for each department and provide updates to the VP.

Minimum Requirements: Typically requires 6+ years of related experience.

Critical Skills:

• Experience in a similar position supporting Executive level positions
• Advanced knowledge of the MS Office suite
• Ease with numbers and experience with document presentation
• Precise and efficient
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to plan, organize and manage activities according to priority
• Ability to work in cooperation with a team and to communicate effectively with internal and external clients
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including leaders, all staff, contractors and clients
• High level of professionalism and demonstrated ability to handle confidential information accordingly is crucial in this role
• Sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure

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.

$31.80 - $53.00

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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. McKesson welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation please contact us by sending an email to Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com.

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