Director of Event Planning

Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. McKesson’s Medical-Surgical team (an$11 billion dollar division), is seeking a Director of Event Planning to join the team in Richmond, VA. Key Responsibilities: • Develop a sustainable, long-term strategy for high-profile events, including a complex annual national sales conference and an annual leadership meeting, ensuring alignment with business objectives and mindful investmentfor the Medical Surgical business as it stands up this capability as a standalone company. • Partner with McKesson’s Corporate Events team, until time of full Medical Surgical separation, to oversee all aspects of event execution, including budget and finances, contracts, timelines, staffing, and vendor selection and management for high-profile events • Plan and executea regular calendar of employee culture-building events, delivered both in-person (on-site in Richmond) and virtually for remote employees • Partner with our sales teams to deliver the strategy and execution of national and regional tradeshow production andlogistics • Design, plan and execute incentive trips, including international programs, ensuring smooth logistics and high-quality experiences for participants • Deliverthe strategy and execution of other company events, as assigned • Collaborate with the Corporate Communications team to effectively promote and articulate the purpose, value and impact of events • RepresentMcKesson Medical-Surgical with outside parties including sponsors, vendors and other stakeholders • Own accountability for attendee satisfactionacrossevent hospitality and logistics touchpoints • Contribute to the design and execute a future-state events strategy, including scalable processes and team structures that support the organization's long-term growth and impact • Lead a high-performing event planning team, driving talent development, clear goal-setting and effective team management • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal/external stakeholders, navigate complex priorities and drive cross-functional alignment This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets.