Strategic Change & Transformation Communications Director

McKesson Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 126,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson Corporation in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Lead Communications for Strategic Initiatives to develop and execute communication strategies for major transformations, AI adoption, leadership transitions, and M&A initiatives. You will craft audience-specific messaging, translate complex changes into clear narratives, and partner with executives to drive adoption.

With 10+ years in communications, you will advise senior leaders, manage sensitive information, and steer cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• 10+ years of communications experience supporting complex business initiatives, organizational change, and strategic transformations.
• Experience leading communications for large-scale change programs, restructures, leadership transitions, or M&A activities.
• Executive communications and advisory experience with senior leaders.
• Expertise in developing internal, external, and customer-facing communications strategies.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Strong business judgment and experience handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Experience translating complex topics into clear, actionable communications.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools and data-driven approaches that support communication planning, engagement, and change adoption.
• Ability to work independently in fast-changing environments and adjust communications strategies as business needs evolve.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication strategies for high-profile business initiatives, including transformations, AI adoption, leadership transitions, restructures, M&A, and other projects.
• Create clear, audience-specific messaging and communication plans for employees, customers, leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Translate complex business changes into compelling narratives that drive understanding and adoption.
• Lead communication efforts for technology-enabled transformation initiatives and ensure alignment with enterprise strategy.

Skills

Executive communications

Advisory experience

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Storytelling

AI-enabled tools familiarity

Writing and presentation

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Business

Job description

McKesson Corporation in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Lead Communications for Strategic Initiatives to develop and execute communication strategies for major transformations, AI adoption, leadership transitions, and M&A initiatives. You will craft audience-specific messaging, translate complex changes into clear narratives, and partner with executives to drive adoption.

With 10+ years in communications, you will advise senior leaders, manage sensitive information, and steer cross-functional teams