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McKesson

Lead Marketing Strategist, US Pharmaceutical Value Chain

McKesson, Irving, Texas, United States, 75061


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.

Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.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.Current Need:McKesson Strategic Pricing and Manufacturer Relations (SPMR) is seeking a dynamic and strategic-minded Lead Marketing Strategist, US Pharmaceutical Value Chain to join our team at our headquarters in Irving, TX. This position is a key role within our high-growth team which oversees a distribution contract portfolio of over $250 billion in Gross Sales and manages relationships with over 400 biopharma partners. As the Director of Marketing, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic marketing and communications efforts across the SPMR team.The Lead Marketing Strategist is responsible for developing the overall SPMR value narrative and building and executing the marketing strategy to ensure it reaches our biopharma partners and other external stakeholders. Your activities are organized around driving strategic, executive-level content and communications that position McKesson as an industry thought leader and partner of choice for our biopharma partners. You serve as a trusted marketing advisor to SPMR senior leaders by effectively telling the story of our industry and its continued evolution, McKesson’s purpose, and approach to solving challenges that industry shifts present. Your ability to keep up to date with industry news and trends will ensure our messaging remains current and aligned with the evolving landscape.You are a self-starter that loves to strategize, innovate, and get things done. The ideal candidate leads the big-picture activities that accelerate growth and retention of biopharma partners for McKesson, and you get in the trenches to execute on the content and communications that deepen partner engagement and elevate McKesson’s leadership within our industry. You lead the narrative that demonstrates the value McKesson offers our biopharma partners.This leadership position reports to the Sr. Director, SPMR- Organizational & Stakeholder Engagement.Ideal candidate will reside within a commutable distance to our corporate headquarters in Irving, TX. This is a hybrid role that will require at least one day per week onsite.Key Responsibilities:Marketing & Communication Strategy:Responsible for the comprehensive positioning and value proposition of SPMR’s solutions and services to external stakeholders with a focus on accelerating growth and retention.Oversee our thought leadership strategy inclusive of executive podium presentations at industry events and earned and paid media opportunities to ensure McKesson is consistently positioned as industry experts.Utilize market trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning to develop differentiated positioning of our solutions and services.Develop and execute a comprehensive press release strategy to effectively communicate key messages, product launches, and company updates.Create and manage a promotional campaign plan utilizing earned and paid media, and social media channels to amplify our messaging and reach our target audience.Measure and evaluate the success of marketing initiatives and use data to inform and adjust our strategy.Collaborate with other marketing teams within McKesson to identify synergies and promote our value proposition and solutions.Expand reach to our key stakeholders by supporting SPMR’s engagement with respected industry organizations.Oversee SPMR industry sponsorships by managing budget, selection criteria, messaging, and fulfillment.Content Creation:Possess a deep understanding of SPMR’s solutions and services to effectively differentiate and position them in the market.Create visual content in various formats to visually represent our narrative and engage our external audience.Craft compelling narratives for external industry events, showcasing thought leadership in healthcare strategic innovation, policy, product strategy, distribution services, and therapies.Regularly interacts with senior management on content concerning the healthcare ecosystem, pharma distribution, strategic pricing, and policy.Collaborate across McKesson and with SPMR cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and insights.Minimum Requirements:Degree or equivalent and typically requires 10+ years of experience in marketing, communications, product management, and/or brand management.Critical Skills:4+ years of leadership experience highly preferred.Experience in the biopharma or healthcare industry is highly desirable.Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.Proficient in visual content creation using tools such as PowerPoint, Adobe, and infographics.Demonstrated understanding of the healthcare ecosystem.Experience working with senior executives and overseeing podium presentations.Demonstrated strategic thinking, problem-solving, analytical critical thinking, leadership, and communication skills.Demonstrated success in establishing, developing, and maintaining business relationships.Experience developing and executing earned media, paid media, social media, and press release strategies.Education:Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field is required.Physical Requirements:General Office DemandsTravel up to 20%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. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.Our Base Pay Range for this position : $144,900 - $241,500McKesson is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMcKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.Join us at McKesson!

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