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Owens & Minor

Owens & Minor

Global healthcare products and services distributor

AI Solutions Architect

Full-Time
$180k/yr
Senior, Expert
Master's, PhD
Remote in USA
Remote

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 8 years of experience across business transformation, solution architecture, enterprise applications, cloud or platform architecture, digital transformation, or related roles.
  • Practical knowledge of generative AI platforms, Claude Enterprise, Platform, API, large language model capabilities, agentic workflows, and MCP-style integration concepts.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to translate operating challenges into AI-enabled outcomes, business cases, and measurable key performance indicators.
  • Sufficient technical depth to lead design conversations with identity and access management, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data engineering, and enterprise applications teams.
  • Working knowledge of API integration, enterprise architecture, identity and access controls, security review processes, data governance, and operational readiness practices.
  • Strong facilitation and executive communication skills across business leaders, governance committees, architects, engineers, and vendor partners.
  • A Master's degree or PhD in Computer Engineering or Data Science.
Responsibilities
  • Identify, design, govern, and scale AI-enabled solutions across the enterprise.
  • Facilitate business ideation workshops and discover high-value AI opportunities.
  • Prioritize AI use cases based on business value, feasibility, adoption readiness, risk, and strategic alignment.
  • Develop business cases, define key performance indicators, and track value realization after deployment.
  • Maintain an enterprise AI use-case roadmap for Claude Enterprise and related governed AI capabilities.
  • Translate business needs into future-state AI-enabled workflows, user journeys, and operating-model impacts.
  • Define human-in-the-loop checkpoints, data needs, exception handling, and adoption requirements.
  • Create solution briefs that are understandable to business stakeholders and actionable for technical teams.
  • Partner with product, process, and functional leaders to move from experimentation to governed adoption.
  • Define Claude Enterprise usage patterns, solution templates, and approved architecture approaches.
  • Support MCP integration pattern design for enterprise systems, APIs, and approved data sources.
  • Assess integration complexity, data dependencies, technical feasibility, and operational readiness.
  • Coordinate with infrastructure and cloud, enterprise architecture, data engineering, and application teams to ensure designs are scalable and supportable.
  • Prepare use cases for AI governance review and maintain required documentation.
  • Coordinate risk classification, policy alignment, human oversight, auditability, and exception management.
  • Ensure business teams understand approved, restricted, and prohibited AI usage patterns.
  • Report on adoption, value realization, risk posture, and control maturity.
  • Work with identity and access management on role-based access control, single sign-on, provisioning, access reviews, and privileged-access considerations.
  • Work with cybersecurity on data protection, audit logging, vendor risk, prompt and data handling, and security architecture review.
  • Validate that AI solutions align with identity and access management and cybersecurity controls.
  • Escalate unresolved control gaps before production deployment or scaled adoption.
  • Create AI playbooks, business adoption guides, use-case templates, and champion-enablement materials.
  • Track active usage, stakeholder satisfaction, productivity benefits, cycle-time reduction, and lessons learned.
  • Promote reuse of proven AI patterns across business functions.
  • Help leaders establish practical, responsible, and measurable AI adoption habits.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience standing up AI governance, AI adoption programs, large language model operations, or enterprise AI operating models.
  • Experience with Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Distribution, Healthcare, Finance, Sales, or Customer Service use cases.
  • Experience creating reusable solution patterns, playbooks, adoption guides, scoring frameworks, or intake processes.
  • Familiarity with SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Snowflake, Smartsheet, API gateways, or workflow automation platforms.

About the company

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company that provides medical products and services for care from hospital to home, leveraging its brands Apria, Byram, and HALYARD. It moves medical supplies, home equipment, and clinical services through its supply chain, distribution network, and affiliated teams to support patients and providers. Its scale and end-to-end presence—from hospital sourcing to home care logistics—set it apart by connecting care settings and ensuring steady access across the care continuum. Its goal is to keep healthcare running smoothly by delivering reliable products and services wherever care happens, so Life Takes Care.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Indianapolis, Indiana

Founded

1882

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What believers are saying

  • May 27, 2026 CEO Jim Marshall brings McKesson Health Systems growth experience.
  • May 19, 2026 Halyard Kitting adds 2,000 Honduras jobs and resilient capacity.
  • August 13, 2026 CHRO Jeannine Tait signals stabilization after leadership churn.

What critics are saying

  • Platinum Equity now owns Owens & Minor P&HS, pressuring returns within a buyout timeline.
  • Cardinal Health, McKesson, and Medline outscale Owens & Minor in contracts and purchasing.
  • If hospital contracts migrate to Medline, Owens & Minor loses procedural-tray relevance fast.

What makes Owens & Minor unique

  • Owens & Minor owns HALYARD brands plus kitting, distribution, and manufacturing integration.
  • May 19, 2026 Halyard Kitting nearly doubles production capacity in Villanueva, Honduras.
  • Jim Marshall, ex-McKesson, and Marc Rottink strengthen execution across supply chain and sales.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

JH Consulting Online
Aug 13th, 2026
Owens & Minor expands leadership team with appointment of chief human resources officer.

Owens & Minor expands leadership team with appointment of chief human resources officer. August 13, 2026 - Owens & Minor announced the appointment of Jeannine Tait as chief human resources officer (CHRO). As CHRO, Jeannine will lead and direct talent development, culture building, performance management, and engagement strategies for the company's global workforce of 14,000 teammates. Tait joined Owens & Minor as interim CHRO in February 2026, bringing more than 30 years of cross-industry experience delivering people-first business strategies that drive measurable improvements in employee retention, cost efficiencies, and organizational performance that support overall business objectives. Most recently, Tait served as chief human resources and communications officer for McGraw Hill, where she led an initiative that successfully transformed the company's human resources division to enable their digital enterprise strategy in advance of an initial public offering (IPO), resulting in significant cost savings, reduced turnover, and stronger employee engagement.

MDM
May 27th, 2026
Owens & Minor taps ex-mckesson executive as CEO.

Owens & Minor taps ex-mckesson executive as CEO. Healthcare products distributor Owens & Minor named a longtime medical supply executive as its new top leader, succeeding interim leader Christian Cook as the company continues operating as a standalone business under Platinum Equity ownership. Owens & Minor has appointed Jim Marshall as its new CEO, adding a veteran healthcare and medical products executive to lead the distributor's next phase Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Health Systems at McKesson, where Owens & Minor noted he helped drive double-digit growth across revenue, profitability and market share. Prior to that, Marshall spearheaded McKesson's U.S. Pharma operations unit as VP and General Manager. "I am honored to lead an organization that recognizes that the heart and soul of the healthcare supply chain are the people who make it possible - the customers we serve, and the teammates whose passion and purpose make Owens & Minor truly unique," Marshall said in a May 27 news release. "This is a pivotal moment in our journey to reimagine Owens & Minor's 140+ year legacy, and I am excited to continue advancing the transformation that's already having a meaningful impact for our teammates and customers." Richmond, VA-based Owens & Minor divested its Products & Healthcare Services (P&HS) business unit to Platinum Equity for $375 million and a 5% equity stake. P&HS continues to operate as a private standalone company under the Owens & Minor name. Owens & Minor has approximately 14,000 employees across the U.S. "With Jim's dedicated leadership, commitment to fostering a culture of high-performance, and talent for helping teams achieve their best, I could not be more confident that we have all the elements in place to compete and win," said Christian Cook, Owens & Minor Chairman and Managing Director at Platinum Equity. "We look forward to working with Jim and the executive leadership team as we continue to support and empower Owens & Minor's success in this next chapter." Recommended Reading

PR Newswire
May 19th, 2026
Owens & Minor launches Halyard Kitting with new $2,000-job facility in Honduras

Owens & Minor has launched Halyard Kitting, a new approach to manufacturing medical procedure trays used in hospitals and healthcare facilities. The trays contain instruments, supplies and medical devices clinicians need for specific procedures in ready-to-use packages. The company's flagship kitting facility opened in Villanueva, Honduras, where Owens & Minor has operated for over 30 years. The state-of-the-art site will create opportunities for up to 2,000 employees and incorporates visual management sequencing and automated packaging systems that nearly double the company's current kitting production capacity. Halyard Kitting combines Owens & Minor's supply chain, distribution and manufacturing expertise to offer healthcare providers a more resilient solution with a broad range of kit components, including proprietary Halyard brand products. The launch follows Owens & Minor's transition to Platinum Equity's portfolio in December 2025.

JH Consulting Online
May 19th, 2026
Owens & Minor launches Halyard Kitting.

Owens & Minor launches Halyard Kitting. May 19, 2026 - Owens & Minor announced the launch of Halyard(R) Kitting, a new approach to manufacturing the medical procedure trays that healthcare systems rely on to provide patient care in acute and non-acute care settings, including the operating room (OR). Medical procedure trays, sometimes referred to as surgical procedure kits or procedure packs, contain nearly all the instruments, supplies and medical devices clinicians require for a given procedure in one ready-to use package, and play a critical role in supporting a more efficient clinical environment. Halyard Kitting's main hub of operations is located in Villanueva, Honduras. With more than three decades of manufacturing experience in Honduras, the flagship facility offers new opportunities for up to 2,000 Owens & Minor teammates in the region. The state-of-the-art site incorporates the latest technology and process improvements for assembling medical procedure kits, including visual management sequencing and automated packaging systems that nearly double Owens & Minor's current network kitting production capacity. Combined with Owens & Minor's leading expertise in supply chain, distribution and manufacturing, Halyard Kitting transforms the production process, offering healthcare providers a more resilient and flexible approach with a broad range of kit components, including proprietary Halyard brand products...

CXO Insiders
May 7th, 2026
Owens & Minor names Marc Rottink as Chief Operating Officer.

Owens & Minor names Marc Rottink as Chief Operating Officer. * May 7, 2026 Owens & Minor has appointed Marc Rottink as Chief Operating Officer to strengthen its healthcare supply chain operations. This appointment signifies that the company has an eye on enhancing its efficiency and innovativeness. Moreover, the healthcare supply chain continues to be vital in Owens & Minor's future plans. Marc Rottink brings nearly 30 years of experience in managing global, multi-site healthcare supply chain operations. He has also spearheaded strategic transformations and increased operational effectiveness. His last role was Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Customer Care at Smith & Nephew. He improved manufacturing excellence and planning capabilities. "In logistics, operational excellence is important, but in healthcare logistics, it's critical," said Christian Cook, chairman and interim CEO, Owens & Minor, and managing director at Platinum Equity. "We're making significant investments in our operations through automation and we're confident that Marc's impressive history of successfully leading global operational transformation will be a pivotal asset as Owens & Minor continues to improve the customer experience." Strengthening operations through leadership expertise. Previously, he held the role of Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Medtronic's Restorative Therapies Group. Consequently, his skills will boost the efficiency of the healthcare supply chain of Owens & Minor. In addition, Owens & Minor is still investing in automation to improve its performance. Additionally, Owens & Minor remains an independent business entity after the acquisition by Platinum Equity. This transition supports its legacy while advancing healthcare supply chain excellence. "Throughout my career, I've had great passion for developing and implementing large-scale strategies that help supply chains and product manufacturing operate more efficiently and more responsively," said Marc Rottink, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Owens & Minor. "I'm more than thrilled to join Owens & Minor and excited for the opportunity to innovate and improve the backbone of our strength our 140+ years of operational expertise and take it to the next level." For more stories on technology leaders shaping the future of enterprise solutions, visit its CXO Insiders.