Executive Assistant

McKesson•Irving, TX

12d•$32 - $53•Onsite

About The 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. Executive Assistant – Talent Management & Development McKesson Corporation is a global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, community oncology and specialty care, and healthcare information technology. Our innovative solutions and services empower healthcare providers and patients, ensuring that essential medicines and healthcare products are delivered safely and efficiently. With a vast network that includes over 50,000 pharmacies and 750,000 providers, McKesson is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing the healthcare industry. Our businesses include: North American Pharmaceutical Distribution Oncology and Multispecialty CoverMyMeds Medical-Surgical Solutions

Requirements

6+ years of advanced administrative support experience working with senior-level executives
Resiliency with the ability to navigate competing priorities and deliverables
Demonstrated experience applying analytical thinking, and organizational skills in a fast-paced work environment.
Proven project management skills, including event planning and coordination, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Copilot) and other digital collaboration tools.
Demonstrated experience in leveraging automation and AI technologies to enhance efficiency and quality of administrative support.
Experience with executive travel management.

Nice To Haves

Fortune 500 experience and healthcare industry experience preferred.
Positive attitude and ability to work with varying situations and personalities, sometimes under high pressure
Self-directed with resourcefulness and drive to work independently and through ambiguity
Commitment to McKesson’s values and culture
Must have the ability to travel up to 10% of the time
General Office demands

Responsibilities

Provides high-level administrative support to the Senior Vice President of Talent Management and Development, handling confidential and sensitive information and relieving the Executive of daily coordination and administrative responsibilities.
Serves as a project manager, providing leadership for special projects and strategic initiatives that require cross-functional coordination.
Partners closely with the Talent Management & Development (TMD) leadership team to support enterprise-wide programs, including performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives.
Coordinates key TMD processes, communications, and timelines to ensure organizational readiness and flawless execution.
Manages logistics, materials, and scheduling for development programs, capability-building sessions, workshops, and leadership events.
Supports data gathering, tracking, reporting, and documentation for talent reviews, development planning, and organizational health assessments.
Collaborates with HRBPs and People Strategy teams to streamline TMD workflows and enhance program visibility and effectiveness.
Coordinates activities between departments and external stakeholders.
Plans and executes all aspects of leadership team on‑ and off‑site events, including logistics, room setup, materials, and refreshments.
Assists the SVP and project manager in communicating effectively inside and outside the organization, identifying tools and content that engage audiences and achieve desired outcomes.
Proactively manages calendar(s) to ensure alignment with business priorities.
Manages meeting cadence, content, logistics, agendas, action items, and deliverables.
Uses digital solutions and AI to streamline operations, enhance communication, and optimize executive support workflows.
Prepares and edits correspondence, presentations, and reports for executive‑level meetings and talent-related initiatives.
Coordinates all domestic and international travel following policy guidelines.
Mentors administrative professionals across the organization and supports leader onboarding for systems and processes.
Manages expense reporting and compliance