Project Manager

Cardinal Health, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Access and Patient Support Project Managers to oversee project execution across various workstreams. This role involves managing budgets, schedules, and risks to drive patient support programs. Candidates should have strong project management skills and the ability to foster client relationships. The position is full-time and remote, requiring effective communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 3-6 years’ experience managing projects from concept to completion.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budget, scope, client deliverables, and timelines.
• Lead third-party vendor communication and coordination meetings.
• Monitor project activities to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Relationship Management

Education

BA, BS, or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cardinal Health Sonexus Access and Patient Support helps specialty pharmaceutical manufacturers remove barriers to care so that patients can access, afford, and remain on the therapy they need for a better quality of life. Our diverse expertise in pharma, payer, and hub services allows us to deliver best-in-class solutions—driving brand and patient success metrics. We are continuously integrating advanced and emerging technologies to streamline patient onboarding, qualification, and adherence. Our non-commercial specialty pharmacy is centralized at our custom-designed facility outside of Dallas, Texas, empowering manufacturers to rethink the reach and impact of their products.

Together, we can get life-changing therapies to patients who need them—faster.

Job Summary

Access and Patient Support Project Managers are responsible for managing the execution of projects consisting of single or multiple workstreams of various sizes. They work within the constraints of budget, schedule, and scope while managing risk and ensuring adherence to established processes and methodologies. This role enables the organization to drive complex and transformative patient support programs through disciplined project management and change management strategies to market. They must have the primary knowledge and skill to organize project teams, establish project schedules, assign individual responsibilities, integrate vendor tasks and deliverables into project plans, and determine resource requirements while also ensuring adherence to internal and external client quality standards.

Qualifications

• BA, BS, or equivalent experience in a related field preferred.
• 3-6 years’ experience.
• Manage projects from concept to completion, including presentations, planning, estimating, project setup, controls, procurement, administration, and closeout.
• Good oral and written communication skills and people skills. Ability to clearly and effectively present information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients.
• Report regularly on progress, cost, schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and matters requiring support.
• Work with business and IT leads for appropriate project staffing and development support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and recommend solutions related to new product launches, discontinuations, vendor integrations, and operational efficiencies that provide value to our clients.
• Manage project budget, scope, client deliverables, timelines, and artifacts daily.
• Anticipate client needs and proactively make project recommendations to enhance service value.
• Present project readouts to clients and key leaders, including project status, issue tracking, risk mitigation, and resolution.
• Lead third-party vendor communication and coordination meetings.
• Recommend changes to platform and vendor integration landscape to align with client strategy and industry advancements.
• Build relationships with internal business owners to streamline processes.
• Monitor project activities to ensure on-time, on-budget, and on-scope delivery.
• Recommend new practices, processes, metrics, or models.
• Manage all aspects of project communications.
• Report regularly on progress, costs, schedule, and other project metrics.
• Collaborate with business and IT leads for staffing and support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Expectations

• Apply primary knowledge and understanding of concepts and principles to manage various projects.
• Participate in developing policies and procedures to achieve goals.
• Recommend new practices, processes, metrics, or models.
• Lead or participate in projects of varying scope.
• Interact with peers, management, and clients at various levels.
• Gain consensus among involved parties.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues.

Training and Work Schedule

New hire training will take place 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST, with mandatory attendance. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week). Flexibility to work any shift during Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm CST, is required.

Remote Work Details

You will work remotely, full-time, in a dedicated, quiet, distraction-free environment with high-speed internet. The company provides necessary equipment; you are responsible for maintaining a secure, high-speed broadband connection with specific requirements (download speed of 15 Mbps, upload of 5 Mbps, ping max 30 ms, wired connection, surge protector). Wi-Fi, satellite, dial-up, or cellular connections are not acceptable.

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated hourly range: $79,700 - $119,400. Bonus eligibility: No. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, HSA, 401(k), access to wages before payday, FSA, disability coverage, work-life resources, paid parental leave, and health programs.

Application Details

The application window is expected to close on 07/13/2025. Interested candidates should apply promptly. The listed hourly range is an estimate; pay is determined by multiple factors, including location, education, experience, skills, and internal pay equity.

We encourage back-to-work individuals, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans to apply. Cardinal Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, religion, or other protected statuses.