Executive Assistant

McKesson•Irving, TX

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

McKesson is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative support to multiple Vice Presidents, including the VP of Business Modernization and the VP of Business Program Lead ERP Modernization. This role requires a high degree of confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy. The Executive Assistant will manage communications, maintain records, coordinate travel and meetings, and assist in developing administrative standards and policies for the organization. McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company focused on making quality healthcare more accessible and affordable, fostering a culture of growth, impact, and innovation.

Requirements

HS Diploma, Vocational Training, Professional Certification or Equivalent.
Typically requires 6+ years of related work experience.
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.
Must be authorized to work in the US unrestricted – This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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.

Nice To Haves

A degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to multiple Vice Presidents.
Manage extensive calendaring, on and off-site meeting planning, and travel arrangements.
Assist with internal and external meeting preparation, including presentations and reporting.
Utilize project management tools to monitor timelines, deliverables, and resources.
Collect, analyze, and format data for ad hoc and routine reports, as well as performance evaluations.
Make high-level contacts of a sensitive nature inside and outside the company.
Prepare and process expense reports.
Lead and/or manage special projects on behalf of the business unit.
Outline, draft, and finalize correspondence.
Handle details of a highly confidential and critical nature.
Communicate directives and information from the VP to executives, managers, and others in the organization and follow up on the status of assignments.
Manage access to executives by screening emails and other communications.
Maintain files, records, calendars, and reporting.
Participate in the development and implementation of admin standards, policies, practices for the org.