Director, Branding – McKesson Brands

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 DevelopmentLead and inspire a team of graphic designers and packaging specialists to deliver high-impact, compliant packaging solutions.Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Champion professional development and recognition initiatives within the team.Packaging & Artwork ExecutionOversee 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.Collaborate with suppliers and product information specialists to streamline processes and reduce revisions and rollbacks.Develop and maintain brand style guides for key McKesson Brands such as Argent, CareStock, Confiderm, Consult, Lumeon, Prevent, and Thera. Regulatory & Quality ComplianceEnsure 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.Partner with QA, legal teams, and suppliers to manage claims and artwork content. Communicate packaging expectations to suppliers.Process Optimization & InnovationDocument and refine artwork workflows to improve speed, minimize rework, and reduce bottlenecks.Leverage AI and new technologies to accelerate packaging development and concepting. Lead initiatives to modernize packaging design and align with evolving customer and regulatory expectations.Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with Product Development, Sourcing, Business Process, QA, Regulatory, Legal, and Brand Management teams to align packaging strategies with business goals.Support commercialization efforts through timely product photography and marketing collateral development. Review and approve product images and related content.Minimum Requirements:Degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires 12+ years of professional experience and 4+ years of management experience.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Packaging Engineering, Marketing, or related field; advanced degree preferred.8+ years of experience in packaging design and development, preferably in healthcare or regulated industries.Proven track record of leading creative teams and managing complex packaging projects under tight timelines.Strong understanding of FDA and regulatory requirements for medical-surgical packaging and working knowledge of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act.Experience with artwork management systems (e.g., Opal) and familiarity with AI tools for design concepting and packaging renderings.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.Proficient with Mac operating systems; knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud.Experience with pre-press, printing, packaging, and working from design through final production.Attention to detail and passion for branding and design.Knowledge of color theory and packaging copywriting and content writing experience preferred.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$127,700 - $212,900