Project Manager, Nuclear Contract Manufacturing

Cardinal Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k plan

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

Work-life resources

Parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks a seasoned project manager to lead multiple sponsored product initiatives, from conception through launch and post-launch analysis. You will coordinate internal teams (Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Legal) with external sponsors, ensuring clear communication and aligned expectations.

The role emphasizes scope definition, budgets, timelines, and risk mitigation. You will partner with Product and Sales to set objectives and success metrics, manage detailed plans,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred
• 4-8 years of experience in regulated medical/pharmaceutical setting preferred
• 2-4 years of proven project management experience, with track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in fast-paced environments
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; ability to influence diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency with project management software and Excel; data-driven decision making
• Experience working with external clients or partners in project management capacity
• Understanding of data analytics and reporting tools relevant to advertising performance

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of multiple sponsored product projects from concept through launch and post-launch analysis
• Act as liaison between internal teams and external sponsors, ensuring clear communication and expectation alignment
• Collaborate with Product and Sales to define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics aligned with strategy and revenue goals
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets; identify and mitigate risks
• Foster cross-functional collaboration; keep all parties informed, engaged, and accountable
• Continuously identify opportunities to optimize PM processes, tools, and best practices
• Track progress, report milestones, and conduct post-mortems to inform future initiatives
• Ensure deliverables meet high-quality standards and align with brand and technical specs

Skills

Project management

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder management

Excel/Spreadsheet analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PM software

Job description

Manufacturing is responsible for cost of production and maintenance activities including process improvement, supply chain management, quality assurance, employee safety and engagement, and environmental commitment.

Nuclear Manufacturing is responsible for the manufacturing of time sensitive radiopharmaceuticals in an integrity driven, highly regulated environment (i.e. FDA, NRC, DOT) to support patient treatment through disease diagnosis, staging, and monitoring.

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.

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.

Anticipated salary range: $80,900 -$103,950

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: 10/17/2026 *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.