Consultant

What BioPharma Solutions & Strategic Sourcing contributes to Cardinal Health

Our organization is responsible for creating strategic partnerships with suppliers to unlock enterprise value, lower sourcing costs, improve access to products, and provide supply chain stability. We partner with suppliers and customers to provide a best-in-class whole seller distribution experience.

Our team's purpose (Sourcing Solutions & Commercial Intelligence) is to transform the BioPharma Solutions & Strategic Sourcing organization to become the leading biopharma distributor and services provider. We aim to consistently exceed customer expectations, drive significant growth, and streamline operations by developing innovative analytics solutions and commercial services.

Our team is responsible for managing a set of strategic analytics programs for suppliers and customers, supporting the Strategic Sourcing organization with commercial and market intelligence solutions, and identifying and developing new strategic plans and growth levers for our business.

The Consultant, Strategic Planning and Execution, is a critical role supporting the strategic direction and profitable growth of the SOURCE Generics Program. This position is responsible for performing calculations and developing solutions related to the SOURCE Generic rebates program, generating data-driven insights, optimizing our product offering, assisting in pricing activities, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance customer experience. Furthermore, this role serves as a key point of contact with internal and external audit partners, ensuring program regulatory compliance and accuracy. This individual also contributes to a positive team environment by mentoring others and driving a collaborative culture.

Location - Targeting individuals based local to Central Ohio, willing and able to work in a hybrid work environment (meaning in-office in Dublin Tuesday through Thursday)

Responsibilities

• Supports the accurate and timely processing of strategic rebate programs for SOURCE Generics customers.
• Develops tools/solutions which automate existing manual processes.
• Interprets contract language into operational steps to calculate incentives.
• Maintains a high level of documentation over critical processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build solutions to meet customer needs.
• Presents insights clearly and effectively to management and stakeholders.
• Supports pricing strategies that maximize customer and enterprise value.
• Partners with internal and external audit to ensure program accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Produces customer compliance analysis and supports initiatives to strengthen customer relations.
• Proactively identifies and assesses potential risks and roadblocks in ongoing initiatives, developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines and achieve desired outcomes.
• Mentors less experienced team members, fostering their professional development and contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to develop and implement new processes.
• Experience conducting and developing audit processes, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and drive change.
• A sense of urgency, attention to detail and accountability are needed.
• Ability to build strong collaborative relationships and communicate effectively.
• Enjoys detailed and challenging problems, thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment, and possesses the aptitude to work independently.
• Experience with systems like Vendavo, Vistex and SAP, preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills; Client service oriented (both internal and external).
• Attention to detail, ability to multi‐task, and prioritize workload in a fast‐paced environment.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Tableau, Looker, Alteryx)
   

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.
• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models.
• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope.
• Projects may have significant and long-term impact.
• Provides solutions which may set precedent.
• Independently determines method for completion of new projects.
• Receives guidance on overall project objectives.
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.

Anticipated Pay Range: $79,700.00 - $111,500.00 USD

Bonus Eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan, including eight paid holidays.

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401Kk savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources.

• Paid parental leave.

• Healthy lifestyle programs
   

Application window anticipated to close: 10/15/2025 * if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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