Senior Manager, Strategic Programs

Cardinal Health; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 107,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Programs, to lead the design and execution of programs that differentiate us in the eyes of health plans and consumers. You will own partnerships, develop business cases, and drive revenue growth across Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions, blending traditional healthcare with consumer tech like labs and wearables.

The role requires strong strategic thinking, project management, and collaboration across Legal, Finance, Marketing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 8-12 years of experience, preferred.
• Direct experience working for or with health plans.
• Experience in strategy development, business case design, and/or project management.
• Experience in B2B or direct-to-consumer program offerings, within labs/diagnostics preferred.
• Experience in managing external partnerships or strategic customer relationships in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leverages market dynamics to develop strategic positioning and business cases for program offerings.
• Applies strategic mindset, market expertise, and financial acumen to inform program design and execution.
• Fosters relationships with external partners critical to program design and execution.
• Collaborates with Health Plan Sales, Legal, Finance, Marketing, Operations and other teams for internal alignment.
• Leads and owns execution of programs with cross-functional teams.
• Defines and builds program performance tracking and analytics dashboards.
• Attends industry events to stay abreast of market developments and opportunities.

Skills

Market dynamics

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Financial acumen

Partnership development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

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What Product and Solutions Marketing contributes to Cardinal Health

Marketing is responsible for assessing customer needs, market conditions and competition to inform business strategy. Marketing implements the strategy through developing, commercializing and monitoring the appropriate products and services.

Product & Solutions Marketing is responsible for defining the product/service and market strategy and life cycle management including customer need identification, market research, product or service offering, pricing, positioning, promotion, branding and distribution to drive customer loyalty, sales growth and improved profitability.

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Strategic Programs, is responsible for informing and executing programs intended to drive differentiation with consumers and industry stakeholders, including health plans. Direct responsibility will include ownership of the design and build-out of each program, implementation and management of partnerships that align with broader program intent, and execution and follow-through to drive revenue generation within Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions. Programs created will include those within the test-to-treat realm, and an intersection of traditional healthcare and consumer technologies, such as labs, biomarkers, and wearable devices. A passion for consumerism, technology and healthcare will be a critical success factor for this individual. Given the depth of this role, strategic thinking combined with project management, strong cross-functional collaboration, and an executional mindset are critical to success.

Responsibilities

• Leverages market dynamics to develop strategic positioning and business cases for program offerings

• Applies strong interpersonal skills, strategic mindset, market expertise, and financial and business acumen to inform program design and execution

• Fosters key relationships with external partners who are critical to overall program design and execution; informs design of partnership approach and corresponding agreements

• Collaborates with cross functional stakeholders including Health Plan Sales, Legal, Finance, Marketing, Operations, and other teams within the Cardinal Health enterprise to gain internal alignment and gather information necessary to execute on programs

• Leads and owns execution of programs in partnership with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

• Works with leadership and peers to define the build out of program performance tracking and analytics reports and dashboards

• Attends industry events to stay abreast of market developments, liaise with partners, and assess new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

• 8-12 years of experience, preferred

• Direct experience working for or with health plans

• Experience in strategy development, business case design, and/or project management

• Experience in B2B or direct-to-consumer program offerings, specifically within the labs and diagnostics realm preferred

• Experience in managing external partnerships or strategic customer relationships in healthcare industry preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects

• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals

• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models

• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope

• Projects may have significant and long-term impact

• Provides solutions which may set precedent

• Independently determines method for completion of new projects

• Receives guidance on overall project objectives

• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $106,700 - $152,400

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: 11/30/2026 *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.

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 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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Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.

We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care.

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