Vice President, Quality Compliance & Governance

Cardinal Health; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

HSA

Life/disability coverage

Job summary

Cardinal Health’s GMPD segment seeks a strategic leader for the role of Vice President, Quality, Compliance & Governance, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs. This executive will shape the global quality strategy and oversee critical functions across Design QA, QMS, supplier quality, and post-market surveillance.

The role partners with cross-functional leaders, drives a culture of quality, and prepares for regulatory inspections while enabling growth

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Quality Assurance, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, or Quality Systems within regulated healthcare.
• Deep expertise in medical device regulations, quality systems, and global compliance requirements.
• Ability to influence senior leadership, regulators, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Experience leading regulatory inspections, audits, remediation efforts, and enterprise quality transformation initiatives.
• ASQ certifications or other relevant quality certifications.
• Willingness to travel globally – roughly 20%.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute a global quality, compliance, and governance strategy aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Lead the advancement of enterprise Quality Management Systems to support innovation and growth.
• Oversee Design Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality Assurance, QMS, Post-Market Surveillance and related functions.
• Partner with executive leaders across Operations, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Commercial, and Supply Chain to achieve objectives.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing global quality organization.

Skills

Executive leadership

Quality management

Regulatory affairs

Communication

Change leadership

Global governance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

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Cardinal Health’s Global Medical Products and Distribution ("GMPD") segment, focuses on U.S. and International Products and Distribution businesses. We offer industry expertise and an expanding portfolio of safe, effective medical products that improve quality, manage costs and reduce complexity. With our trusted regulatory experience, insights, and infrastructure, we help manufacture and source medical products that meet the demand for value-driven, comprehensive healthcare solutions. Quality is at the center of everything we do. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs, the Vice President, Quality, Compliance & Governance is a key executive leadership role responsible for shaping and advancing the quality strategy across our global Medical Segment.

This leader will drive enterprise-wide quality, compliance, and governance initiatives that ensure Cardinal Health’s products and services consistently meet the highest standards of patient safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. The role provides strategic oversight of Design Quality Assurance, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Supplier Quality Assurance, Post-Market Surveillance, and other critical quality functions.

The Vice President will serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, partner closely with cross-functional business leaders, and represent Cardinal Health with regulatory agencies, customers, and external suppliers. This leader will foster a culture of quality excellence while ensuring scalable, efficient, and compliant processes that support business growth and innovation globally.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Establish and execute a global quality, compliance, and governance strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the continuous advancement of enterprise Quality Management Systems to support innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
• Drive a culture of accountability, quality excellence, patient safety, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Serve as a member of the senior quality leadership team, influencing critical business decisions and enterprise priorities.

Quality & Compliance Oversight

• Provide executive oversight for Design Quality Assurance, Supplier Quality Assurance, Quality Management Systems, Post-Market Surveillance, and related quality functions.
• Ensure compliance with global medical device regulations, quality standards, and industry best practices.
• Lead quality governance processes, risk management activities, and compliance initiatives across the Medical Segment.
• Drive readiness for regulatory inspections, audits, and assessments while ensuring effective remediation and continuous improvement.

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with executive leaders across Operations, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Commercial, and Supply Chain functions to achieve strategic objectives.
• Build strong relationships with regulatory authorities, external suppliers, customers, and industry partners.
• Influence and advise senior leaders on quality risks, compliance matters, and strategic business opportunities.
• Communicate key quality metrics, trends, risks, and business opportunities to executive leadership.

People Leadership

• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing global organization through Directors, Senior Directors, Managers, and other quality professionals.
• Foster talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement across the quality organization.
• Create an inclusive, performance-driven culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and accountability.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee functional budgets and resource allocation to ensure effective and efficient execution of quality initiatives.
• Ensure supplier quality performance meets business and regulatory expectations while building strategic partnerships across the supply base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Quality Assurance, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, or Quality Systems within the medical device, diagnostics, pharmaceutical, or closely regulated healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading large, global quality organizations and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep expertise in medical device regulations, quality systems, and global compliance requirements.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership, regulators, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Experience leading regulatory inspections, audits, remediation efforts, and enterprise quality transformation initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and change leadership skills.
• Ability to manage complex priorities, drive decisions in ambiguous environments, and balance business objectives with regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting global medical device manufacturing and commercial operations.
• Track record of driving enterprise quality transformations, digital quality initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
• ASQ certifications or other relevant quality certifications.
• Willingness to travel globally as business needs require – roughly 20%.

Anticipated salary range: $183,100 – $308,000

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: 9/30/2026

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.

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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.

With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare’s most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.

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