Director, Branding McKesson Brands

Director, Branding

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.

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McKesson Medical-Surgical, based in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Director, Branding to join our McKesson Brands team. This dynamic and experienced leader will oversee our Artwork and Packaging team, with both domestic and global talent. This role is critical to driving brand consistency, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across our medical-surgical product portfolio. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in packaging development, FDA regulations, and workflow optimization, along with a passion for mentoring creative talent and challenging the status quo.

Candidates in or near Richmond, VA are highly preferred due to onsite meetings and collaboration required. Candidates across the state of VA and in the Washington DC area can also be considered.

Key Responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership & Team Development

Lead and inspire a team of graphic designers and packaging specialists to deliver high-impact, compliant packaging solutions.

Oversee the end-to-end artwork lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, brand alignment, and timely delivery for priority launches. Review and approve all artwork files and packaging production samples.

Ensure all packaging meets FDA and other regulatory standards, including IFUs and product manuals. Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements that impact packaging content.

Document and refine artwork workflows to improve speed, minimize rework, and reduce bottlenecks.

Work closely with Product Development, Sourcing, Business Process, QA, Regulatory, Legal, and Brand Management teams to align packaging strategies with business goals.

Minimum Requirements :

Degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires 12+ years of professional experience and 4+ years of management experience.

Qualifications :

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.

Our Base Pay Range for this position $127,700 - $212,900

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.