Senior Administrative Assistant

Company Profile

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.

McKesson is a leading healthcare services and information technology company dedicated to improving the lives of patients and driving innovation in the healthcare industry. The Senior Administrative Assistant will support Vice President GPO, Manufacturer BD Oncology, Vice President GPO, Manufacturer BD MSPL, and Associate Vice President GPO Strategic Analytics and Technology. As a Senior Admin Assistant, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to our executives.

Your role will involve managing calendars, coordinating meetings and travel arrangements, preparing reports and presentations and handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Calendar & Meeting Management:
  Proactively manage and optimize schedules to ensure efficient use of time. Actively participate in the organization, preparation, and attendance of in-person and/or virtual meetings (i.e., logistic, room setup, required materials provided pre and post meeting, refreshment needs, superb note taking that can be synthesized into executive summaries in word or PowerPoint formats) Forward looking for future planning and preparation of upcoming meetings and deliverables.
• Travel & Expense Management:
  Arrange travel plans in a timely and cost-effective manner, adhering to company policies. Manage expense reports and ensure accurate and timely submission.
• Event Planning & Office Management:
  Assist in planning and coordinating small events, maintaining a high level of professionalism. Manage office supplies, equipment, and facilities, ensuring a conducive work environment.
• Onboarding & Team Support:
  Facilitate smooth onboarding for new team members, ensuring provision of necessary resources. Provide training on systems, processes, and applications to support their integration. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Communication & Document Management:
  Respond promptly and professionally to communication requests, maintaining confidentiality and discretion. Filter and prioritize incoming calls, mail, and emails, and prepare appropriate responses. Create professional reports and executive summaries using Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
• Project & Task Management:
  Lead and facilitate select initiatives, coordinating tasks and teams across different departments. Provide regular updates and status reports to stakeholders, ensuring project success.

Typically requires 5+ years of related experience.

Bachelor’s or associate degree is preferred, yet not required.

5+ years of experience providing executive support in a corporate setting, primarily remote in nature. Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and handle sensitive information. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional professionalism. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Teams, Copilot, Word,…