Product Development Coordinator, Hybrid

McKesson•Richmond, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

McKesson Brands private label business is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to join their team in Richmond, VA. This is an excellent early-career opportunity for an enthusiastic learner who is eager to build a career in product development within a highly collaborative and growth-oriented environment. Candidates must be located in or near Richmond, VA, as this role requires monthly periodic onsite presence for team collaboration, product reviews, and company meetings. The Product Development Coordinator supports the development and lifecycle management of McKesson Brands private label products by partnering closely with Product Development Managers and cross-functional teams. This role plays a key part in moving new product concepts through each phase of the product development process—from idea to launch—while ensuring alignment to quality, cost, and timeline objectives. This position is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys working behind the scenes to support product teams, and wants to deeply understand product development systems, processes, and functional workflows. The selected candidate will receive 1–2 months of structured onboarding and training, including systems training and hands-on shadowing with experienced team members. This career-building opportunity lives within a high-visibility product development organization, offering long-term growth potential across product development, marketing, business process, commercialization, or supplier-facing roles.

Requirements

0–2 years of relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

1+ year of experience supporting product development, project coordination, or cross-functional teams
Strong interest in product development and healthcare-related products
Enthusiastic learner with a strong desire to grow within product development
Experience using analytical capabilities and critical thinking for problem resolution
Proven successful in managing competing priorities in a project driven environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Innovative mindset with curiosity around how products are developed and launched
Interest in healthcare products and understanding of regulated environments
Exposure to product lifecycle management or supplier-facing work is a plus

Responsibilities

Support Product Development Managers across the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept through commercialization.
Assist with product ideation, product changes, and portfolio maintenance activities.
Participate in 1–2 months of formal training, including systems training and shadowing with team members.
Develop working knowledge of product development tools, workflows, and internal processes.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to learning and growing within product development.
Work closely with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, Legal, and other internal partners to support successful and timely product launches.
Assist with coordination for product reviews and development check-ins specific to product development.
Support project management activities including timeline tracking, milestone coordination, and meeting logistics.
Maintain accurate and organized documentation related to product development workflows and project updates.
Help ensure product data accuracy and process compliance.
Assist with market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and product opportunities.
Contribute ideas for new products or product enhancements based on research and customer feedback.