Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for health care facilities. With 50 plus years in business, operations in more than 30 countries and approximately 44,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care. 

The Director, Medical Manufacturing Business Performance Partner – will aid with large scale projects and program management.  Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Medical Manufacturing, this role is accountable for executing strategic business initiatives within manufacturing.  The individual will be tasked with applying best-in-class program management and resource prioritization principles.  This individual will be responsible for working across the Global function to help influence and drive business strategy and support optimal decision making. Viewed as a key business performance partner, the individual will be expected to proactively build relationships across various functions, levels, and regions to ensure effective stakeholder management.  The ideal candidate should bring experience leading global, multi-site, large-scale, programs within Manufacturing. 

Responsibilities

Manage all operating mechanisms for the business, potentially including staff meetings, business reviews, financial reviews, and other key forums.Work with Senior Vice President to define operating model and mechanisms and forums to drive progress.Work with administrative support to maintain calendar of key operating mechanisms and communicate schedule and expectations to leadership team and key stakeholders.Set agendas for key operating mechanisms and document and track action items.Support interaction between forums at functional, business, segment and enterprise level.Partners with Strategy Lead & Finance Lead to define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and design supporting measurement systems & reporting tools to validate assumptions to drive business performance.Supports resource prioritization aligned with the strategy to support the delivery of key business initiatives driving financial performance.Provides project leadership across strategic initiatives, including manufacturing strategy, value improvement projects (VIP), optimization and network performance.Accountable for managing dependencies across transformation efforts in alignment with established strategic objectives with a focus on driving change management.Assure prioritization, collaboration, and effective execution of projects to ensure all objectives and milestones are achieved.Develops and implements business processes and playbooks to support effective and consistent execution against business initiatives.Build and maintain multi-generational program-level plans, support stakeholder management, and provide appropriate escalations to drive timely and successful execution.Proactively identify program-level issues and risks, support issue resolution, and develop risk mitigation plans in close partnership with project teams and relevant business partners.Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors and Advanced Degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.Strong project management skills with ability to plan tasks, assign and manage resources, remove barriers, manage change, resolve conflict, build consensus, and motivate team members.Experience in plant manufacturing and materials management, with experience in high volume, low cost modeled production.Developing business-specific strategies and implementing themExperience in Operational Excellence (Lean Six Sigma)Strong financial acumen, preferred some knowledge of zero-based budgetingAbility to influence without authority and excellent communication skills; ability to tailor communication with all levels of the organization, including executive leadershipAdvanced problem-solving skillsExperience leading multi-disciplinary teamsStrong communication skills to navigate efficiently and effectively in a matrix organizationVersatile team player that is comfortable under pressureStrong analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, organizational, and financial planning skillsAbility to travel 30%This is a remote based position; ideal candidate will live in the eastern time zone in the United States.Ability to work remotely from home/field requires a dedicated, quiet, private, distraction free environment with access to high-speed internet. We will provide you with the computer, technology and equipment needed to successfully perform your job. You will be responsible for providing high-speed internet.

Anticipated base salary range: $132,000 - $200,000

*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.

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:  2/14/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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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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