Project Manager, Corporate Development

Ideal candidate will be based in the Greater Columbus area with the ability to work a hybrid schedule!

What Corporate Development Management contributes to Cardinal Health

The Corporate Development team is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and expertise to execute Cardinal Health’s growth and business strategies through mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other strategic transactions.

This role will be a key member of the Corporate Development team, focusing on M&A deal execution. This includes working extensively with external stakeholders and internal cross‑functional teams, while supporting business and executive leadership in deal evaluation, execution, and venture portfolio strategy. As part of a highly visible and impactful team, this role will have demonstrated experience flourishing in rapidly evolving environments and possess exceptional analytical and relationship building skills.

Support acquisition and divestiture due diligence process, valuation analysis, pre‑closing integration / separation planning and closing processes.

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

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• 2+ years experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture capital or strategy, preferred.
• 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 project management and problem‑solving capabilities.
• 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.

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects.
• Participates in the development policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.
• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models.
• Works on 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.

Anticipated salary range: $80,900 - $115,500

Bonus eligible: No

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off plan.
• Health savings…