Food Product Development Assistant Jobs in Virginia

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McKesson Brands | Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Our McKesson Brands private label business is seeking a Product Development Coordinatorto join our team in Richmond, VA. This is an excellent early-career opportunityfor an enthusiastic learner who is eager to build a career within a highly collaborative and growth-oriented environment at the intersection of product strategy, business processes and data driven decision making. This role is focused on enabling the growth of McKesson Brands private label portfolio through data-driven insights, analytics and strategic support. Candidates must be located in or near Richmond, VA, as this role requires periodic onsite presencefor team collaboration and company meetings.

Job Summary

The Product Development Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the growth and optimization of McKesson Brands private label portfolio. This role is responsible for developing insights and analytics tools that inform product strategy and portfolio prioritization. This position is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys working behind the scenes to support various cross-functional teams within McKesson Brands and who is analytically driven, intellectually curious and motivated to influence business outcomes through data.

Hybrid Work Expectations

• Hybrid rolebased in Richmond, VA
  • Expected onsite presence for company meetings and collaboration sessions
• Standard work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• This role is hourly, with small opportunities for overtimeeach month based on business needs

Compensation & Incentive

• Hourly Rate: $32.00 ($66,560) - $35.00 ($72,800) per hour
• Annual Incentive: 5%
• Eligible for standard McKesson benefits and career development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Market & Product Insights

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to understand product category dynamics, product & pricing positioning and competitive threats

• Translate data into clear insights that inform strategic decisions

• Support positioning of private label products relative to other competitive products and national brands

Private Label Product Growth & Portfolio Insights

• Analyze product portfolio performance and trends to identify opportunities to grow McKesson Brands private label business

• Support development of product and category strategies grounded in data and market insights

• Identify gaps, risks and growth opportunities across the portfolio

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Development, Marketing, Sales, Sourcing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams

• Serve as a decision-support partner, providing analytics that inform cross-functional business decisions

• Help align teams around data-driven insights and consistent metrics

Project & Process Support

• Support the development and maintenance of a McKesson Brands analytics hub for key business metrics and strategic questions

• Develop reusable analytics tools, including scorecards, dashboards, and business-case templates to enable consistent, high-quality decision-making

• Conduct ad hoc and recurring analyses that support: Product portfolio strategy, product category intent and prioritization, preparation of quarterly updates for meetings

• Assist with financial modeling, including pricing, cost, and margin assumptions

• Ensure recommendations are grounded in quantitative analysis and structured logic

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience supporting product development, project coordination, or cross-functional teams

• Strong interest in product development and healthcare-related products

• Enthusiastic learner with a strong desire to grow within product development

• Experience using analytical capabilities and critical thinking for problem resolution

• Proven successful in managing competing priorities in a project driven environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Additional Skills (Nice to Have)

• Innovative mindset with curiosity around how products are developed and launched

• Interest in healthcare products and understanding of regulated environments

• Exposure to product lifecycle management or supplier-facing work is a plus

Career Growth Opportunity

This role offers meaningful career mobility. Successful candidates may grow within:

• Product Development

• Marketing

• Business Process & Operations

• Commercialization

• Supplier and sourcing partnerships

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, pleaseclick here.

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