Internal Communications Manager - Strategic Initiatives Team

Job ID JR0124509

Category Communications, Marketing & Sales

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.

CoverMyMeds is looking for a dynamic and strategic Internal Communications Manager to join our Strategic Initiatives Team and play a pivotal role in shaping how we connect, inform, and inspire our workforce. In this role, you will lead efforts to align communication strategies with business goals, fostering a culture of engagement, transparency, and collaboration across the organization.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer and storyteller who can distill complex ideas into clear, impactful messages that drive action and emotion. You thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution. With a deep understanding of organizational dynamics and an innate ability to influence and collaborate, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and a champion for effective communication practices.

As an Internal Communications Manager, you’ll own the strategy and execution of internal communications initiatives that enhance the employee experience, ensuring messages are timely, consistent, and aligned with our values. From advising senior leaders to developing innovative engagement strategies for a hybrid workforce, your work will help shape the voice of our organization and strengthen our culture.

Ideally, we are seeking a Columbus-based candidate with feet on the ground at our Franklinton office, with the option to work hybrid (in office / from home).

This job is for you if …

• You are a problem solver who seeks to deeply understand the business, its people and its needs, and find ways to meaningfully match communications strategy to business goals.

• You like to write and are great at it. You understand the job of communication is not to simply distribute a message, but to create action and evoke emotion. Plus, you’re able to create a compelling narrative with purpose and accuracy.

• You are a positive and confident influencer with the ability to manage all levels of internal stakeholders and have a track record of working effectively with a broad range of cross-functional partners and with executive leadership (C-suite level).

• You are curiousand a creative, strategic thinker seeking knowledge and always on the lookout for best practices and creative ways to deliver internal communications, engagement, and change management strategies.

• You are fast and agile. We’re a growth company, so you’ll need to move quickly without sacrificing quality and seamlessly juggle multiple projects with varying deadlines.

• You can move seamlessly between strategic thinking and tactical execution. We’re a small team full of high-performing team members who work collaboratively and thoughtfully on projects of all scales from soup to nuts.

• You share our values. We’re serious about them because they are the foundation of our success.

You’ll be responsible for …

• Providing counsel and communications support to executives, senior leaders, and cross-functional partners to promote frequent, open communication.

• Working with subject matter experts to create and execute internal communications plans to connect employees to the purpose and priorities of the business. This includes synthesizing business language and complex information into clear, relevant messages.

• Supporting all aspects of strategy development and execution for employee communication (e.g. town halls, office hours, etc).

• Consistently looking for ways to enhance existing processes for greater efficiency and existing communication vehicles for greater effectiveness and impact.

• Creating and implementing systems of measurement and integrating results into future communications.

• Develop and maintain communications best practices and guidance to be used and shared across your client groups. Implement standards, systems, and templates for content.

• Provide overarching visibility/management to ensure the tone and timing of communications is appropriate. When possible, identify key performance indicators for channels and track effectiveness over time.

We’re looking for the following qualifications …

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations or equivalent, and 7 years of experience within communications, marketing, media relations (some event planning experience would be a plus)

• Preferred experience in a previous or current internal communications role and/or healthcare arena, or human resources

• Previous experience in change management

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with thoughtful attention to detail, including deep understanding and implementation of best practices in grammar, content strategy, writing, and style

• Experience leading and supporting cross-functional projects with strong relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate with partners at varying job levels

• Detailed project management skills and ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Positive and flexible attitude with a high degree of integrity and professionalism and ability to remain composed under pressure

• High proficiency with Office365 suite (Viva Engage, Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and SharePoint)

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

Our Base Pay Range for this position

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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