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Sr. Director – Corporate Affairs
Location: Washington, DC (REQUIRED)
ABOUT McKESSON PUBLIC AFFAIRS
McKesson’s unique 360-degree view of the healthcare ecosystem provides us a distinctive vantage point to develop. Our public policy platform is driven by the core belief that the Patient Comes First.
McKesson’s Public Affairs team monitors and manages impacts to our business environment in support of our mission, our customers, and the patients they serve. Public Affairs integrates public policy analysis and development, stakeholder engagement, policy communications and advocacy. Our bipartisan proactive public policy campaigns rely on center-out solutions and leverage team expertise across all functional areas. We serve as a trusted business advisor and play an integral role in catalyzing strategic growth initiatives. Our policy brand is built on thought leadership and the ability to find common ground with stakeholders. We seek candidates who are intellectually curious, creative problem solvers that thrive from collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
ABOUT Sr. Director - Corporate Affairs POSITION
SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Seeking a highly experienced, intellectually curious healthcare policy advocacy professional for the position of Senior Director, Public Affairs with the proven ability to enhance McKesson’s leadership and policy brand in healthcare and related public policy and advocacy. Role reports to Vice President of US Government Affairs.
- McKesson Public Affairs utilizes an integrated advocacy campaign model. The role works closely with business and corporate leadership to drive our political and legislative strategies and priorities. It is also part of a newly integrated US Government Affairs function to leverage success at the federal and state levels. This role will be accountable for leading such campaigns.
- McKesson believes public policy outcomes are best shaped in a policy and politically inclusive fashion. Proven track record of success organizing where required and working with multistakeholder groups or coalitions to drive measurable bipartisan policy outcomes.
- Demonstrated success at creating, enhancing, and amplifying our policy brand through direct engagement with policymakers, stakeholders, and the broader public policy community through strategic partnerships and forums by articulating a patient-centric outcomes narrative.
- Strong track record of identifying and understanding emerging trends and critical issues in healthcare. Ability to curate relevant data and insights and frame an appropriate public policy solution or response with internal business clients and external policymakers and influencers.
- Generate timely and insightful political and policy intelligence through direct relationships with policymakers and stakeholders that would meaningfully inform business partners on competitive risks and opportunities addressable through policy engagement.
- Strong acumen in written advocacy through testimony, legislative drafting and regulatory comments that persuasively communicate a differentiated policy perspective.
- Skilled communicator with successful experience educating senior business executives on priority issues in a timely manner.
- Support the management of the McKesson Employees PAC and its growth in collaboration with the PAC Board and leads for federal affairs and state affairs.
- Ensure political and lobbying compliance in execution of the role.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of twelve years of relevant healthcare public policy experience evidenced by both legislative and policy outcomes, as well as success working in progressive responsibilities in either legislative or executive branch roles. Additionally, corporate and/or healthcare trade association or other healthcare advocacy organization a plus.
- A deep understanding of the federal government ecosystem and its impacts on healthcare policy. Understanding of the state government ecosystem a plus.
- Demonstrated business and financial acumen at the intersection with public policy.
- Bachelor’s degree required, with an advanced degree (MBA, JD, or master’s degree in health-related field) preferred.
Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Please Note: Relocation Assistance is not provided for this role.
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. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position: $157,900 - $263,100
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
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