What Communications Business Partner contributes to Cardinal Health
Communications defines and executes communication and public relations strategies in support of the company's business objectives, image and reputation for both internal and external stakeholders. This function builds relationships with external stakeholders, including media and community organizations, and designs meetings and communications to leverage these relationships and promote the company.

Communications Business Partner engages various internal audiences in the purpose and priorities of Cardinal Health, key initiatives and strategies with the goal of accelerating company performance. This job family develops and distributes print-based and digital communications including corporate policy manuals, internal newsletters, process handbooks, and function-specific documents created in collaboration with subject matter experts. This job family evaluates employee engagement with internal communications and liaises with leaders to ensure dissemination of communications.

Job Summary

We are looking for a strategic and collaborative communications professional. 

As Manager, Communication Business Partner, you will develop and execute communication and public relations strategies in support of the company's Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions business objectives for both internal and external stakeholders and work cross-functionally in support of sales and customer-facing meetings.  

You are someone who is curious, proactive, deadline-driven, and organized. You are a strong writer with experience in media relations, and issues management. You are a self-starter with a can-do attitude who can build working relationships across the business. 

Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact by leveraging your expertise to tell stories that resonate with our employees, customers, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Creates clear, concise communications for key audiences, drawing upon business and communication expertise. Selects writing style based on desired target audiences aligned to business goals and key stakeholders and modifies it to be channel appropriate. 
• Builds strong communications plans connected to Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions business goals and applies best-in-class communication strategies, processes, channels and practices to meet business objectives and desired outcomes.
• Mines for and writes compelling stories that support the Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment priorities.
• Manages communications for large-scale internal and external events, including PR and thought leadership planning, senior leader scripting, and presentation coaching.
• Provides strategic counsel to senior leaders on high-impact communications, including crisis response, business continuity, customer messaging, and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintains a strong understanding of company and segment strategies to ensure messaging consistency.
• Builds collaborative relationships across a matrixed organization and with external partners.
• Continuously improves team processes and protocols.
• Tracks and analyzes communications performance across channels to inform future strategies.
• Develops and executes multi-channel PR and thought leadership strategies, including media outreach, pitching and engagement.
• Creates external-facing content such as press releases, executive scripts, and social media posts.
• Develops and executes multi-channel internal communications strategies that support business initiatives, storytelling, and culture.
• Produces internal content including executive messages, employee spotlights, announcements, townhalls, digital signage, and huddle scripts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in communications or public relations preferred.
• Ability to interact with senior executives independently and with confidence.
• Experience developing and leading communication campaigns and strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to be clear and concise and pay close attention to detail.
• Strong communicator, who is articulate, high energy and agile in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. A self-starter who can look around corners, identify what needs done, and go do it.
• Excellent time management skills to meet tight deadlines and expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
• Passionate storyteller with a “nose for news” and experience in finding and developing stories.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15%.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Demonstrate strong organizational and project management skills with accountability to deadlines and attention to detail.
• Operate independently with a high level of initiative, ethical standards, and adaptability in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Apply advanced communication knowledge to recommend new practices, metrics, and strategies.
• Lead large-scale, complex projects with long-term impact across the enterprise.
• Think strategically with a broad, company-wide perspective.
• Collaborate effectively across functions and with business leaders.
• Demonstrate curiosity and initiative in uncovering compelling stories that support business goals.

Anticipated salary range: $87,700-125,300

Bonus eligible: Yes

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

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k 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: 11/21/2025 *if interested in the 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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