Consultant, Communication Business Partner

Cardinal Health; Ohio; On-site; USD 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare seeks a 'Consultant, Communication Business Partner' to implement strategic communication plans, manage internal communications, and collaborate with various stakeholders. The role requires strong communication skills and relevant experience to enhance company image and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off plan

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Health savings account (HSA)

Qualifications

• Six or more years of experience in communications or public relations preferred.
• Healthcare communications experience preferred.
• Self-directed, action oriented, and innovative with high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive communication strategies and tactics.
• Collaborate with leaders and partners to implement strategic communication plans.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with outside agencies.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Marketing knowledge

Strategy skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

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What Communications Business Partners 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

This position is responsible for the execution of comprehensive communication strategies and tactics to support the Pharmaceutical & Specialty Distribution and Supply Chain Operations functions within the Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment. This person will collaborate with leaders, and partners to implement strategic communication plans that reflect the company’s mission, values, brand and priorities all while mitigating risk.

Accountabilities

General

• Focus on creating communications and content to support the Pharmaceutical & Specialty Distribution and Supply Chain Operations functions.
• Seek and maintain comprehensive understanding of our customers, distribution operations, programs and solutions.
• Collaborate with communications and marketing partners across the pharmaceutical segment and Cardinal Health Communications & Enterprise Marketing to follow consistent communications processes.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with outside agencies and/or consultants.
  
  

External Communications

• Execute communications and thought leadership plans in support Pharmaceutical & Specialty Distribution and Supply Chain Operations and related project initiatives.
• Assist in the execution and management of PR and thought leadership tactics, including trade media outreach and engagement.
• Create communication deliverables such as talking points, emails, news releases, social media posts, customer notifications, etc.
• Track and measure external communications activities.
• Ideate social content in collaboration with corporate partners.
  
  

Internal Communications

• Write and coordinate internal communications in support of the business, processes and services, and key initiatives and programs.
• Write communications for urgent happenings, including storm communications to support the business and our customers.
• Write communications to help field employees connect their work to our mission, vision, and values
• Develop communications plans and gain alignment on audience, channels, messaging, and execution.
• Write and manage the content calendar for internal channels (Intranet, Viva Engagement, weekly e-communications etc.)
• Develop content and provide support for key internal meetings, including town halls
  
  

Social Media

• Ideate social content using both internal and external sources in collaboration with corporate partners
• Coordinate business unit/function social initiatives with Enterprise social media team
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Six or more years of experience in communications, public relations or related field, preferred
• Healthcare communications experience preferred
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage competing priorities, and high attention to detail
• Strong understanding of communications best practices and experience engaging field employees
• Self-directed, action oriented, forward-thinking and innovative with high ethical standards
• Ability to quickly build relationships and a willingness to learn
• Demonstrated ability to navigate change
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results individually through initiative and work collaboratively with others
• Strong curiosity, strategy skills and ability to persuade
• Experience working with trade media publications and agencies managing external outreach
• Knowledge in working with social media and digital communications
  
  

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
  
  

Anticipated salary range: $66,500-$99,645

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
• 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: 07/18/2025 *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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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