Nuclear Contract Manufacturing Project Lead

Cardinal Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

HSA

401k savings plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead sponsored product initiatives from concept to launch and post-launch review. You will coordinate internal teams and external sponsors, ensuring clear communication, aligned expectations, and on-time, on-budget delivery.

Your role requires strong governance, agile familiarity, data-driven decision making, and a track record of delivering complex projects in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (scientific or technical), or equivalent work experience preferred
• 4-8 years of experience preferred (regulated medical and/or pharmaceutical field)
• 2-4 years of proven project management experience, preferred with a strong track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management software and/ or Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• PMP (Project Management), CSM, (Certified Scrum Master) or other relevant project management certification preferred
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience working with external clients or partners in a project management capacity.
• Understanding of data analytics and reporting tools relevant to advertising performance.

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple sponsored product projects from conception through launch and post-launch analysis.
• Serves as the primary liaison between internal teams (Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Legal) and external sponsors, ensuring clear communication, presentation of project details, alignment, and expectation management.
• Collaborates with Product and Sales teams to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics that align with overall sponsored product strategy and revenue goals.
• Develops and manages detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, proactively identifying and mitigating risks to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Facilitates effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, ensuring all parties are informed, engaged, and accountable for their contributions.
• Continuously identifies opportunities to optimize project management processes, tools, and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Tracks project progress, reports on key milestones, and conducts post-mortem analyses to capture lessons learned and inform future initiatives.
• Ensures that all sponsored product deliverables meet high-quality standards and align with brand guidelines and technical specifications.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project management software

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead sponsored product initiatives from concept to launch and post-launch review. You will coordinate internal teams and external sponsors, ensuring clear communication, aligned expectations, and on-time, on-budget delivery.

Your role requires strong governance, agile familiarity, data-driven decision making, and a track record of delivering complex projects in regulated environments.