Corporate Development Manager

Location

Columbus, Ohio (hybrid schedule).

Corporate Development Manager focusing on mergers and acquisitions deal execution within Cardinal Health’s Corporate Development team, supporting business and executive leadership in deal evaluation, execution, and venture portfolio strategy.

• Support acquisition and divestiture due diligence process, valuation analysis, pre‑closing integration / separation planning, and closing processes.
• Deal Strategy:
  Work with business, finance, and strategy teams to develop a business case for each acquisition, including a detailed assessment of the competitive marketplace and quantitative support for the annual operating plan and investment requirements.
• Due Diligence:
  Identify and execute critical due diligence items that impact modeling assumptions and inform integration planning.
• Financial Analysis:
  Create detailed financial models and valuation analyses to assess the financial impact of potential transactions and evaluate the financial feasibility and return on investment of each M&A opportunity.
• Deal Structuring:
  Collaborate with Legal, Tax, Accounting, Finance, and Treasury teams to structure transactions.
• Deal Approval:
  Support communications with the Corporate CEO, CFO, Segment CEOs and CFOs, Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer, Business Unit GMs, and other members of Cardinal Health leadership, and facilitate the corporate approval process for all deals.
• Integration Planning:
  Collaborate with Integration and cross‑functional teams to ensure a level and timing of integration consistent with business needs, budget, and transaction model.
• Separation Planning:
  Support the development of separation plans for divestitures and the implementation of transition services agreements.
• Compliance and Governance:
  Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and Cardinal Health requirements throughout the M&A process, maintaining the highest standards of governance and confidentiality.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, strategy, finance, or accounting.
• Strong financial analysis, modeling, and valuation skills with proficiency in analyzing complex financial data.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify and assess new business opportunities.
• Strong leadership, project management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams and external partners.

Apply advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects; participate in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals; recommend new practices, processes, metrics, or models; lead complex projects of large scope; provide solutions that may set precedent; act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.

Anticipated salary range: $123,400 – $158,670. Bonus eligible:
Yes.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlex Pay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
• Work‑life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

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.