Vice President, Strategy & Business Development

Position Summary

Strategic Planning for the Pharmaceutical & Specialty Solutions Segment is responsible for leadership, direction, and expertise in developing business strategy, strategic management disciplines, and business analytics that support the company’s mission, vision and valuation objectives. The Vice President, Strategy & Business Development focuses on Cardinal Health’s upstream and downstream Specialty businesses and reports to the Senior Vice President, Strategy & Business Development for the Pharmaceutical Segment.

The role identifies and leads strategic projects that drive growth for the company, bringing together thought leadership and project leadership to create momentum and enable action.

• Lead strategy development for the Specialty businesses and create linkages across business strategies where appropriate.
• Lead the development of and prepare best‑in‑class content to support strategic recommendations.
• Anticipate and build alignment around the evolution of the industry landscape.
• Determine strategic direction by identifying gaps in the existing portfolio and determining capabilities to scale.
• Lead or assist with the creation of all phases of a business case—including market analysis, value proposition, strategic fit, economic models, and launch—to support a new initiative.
• Proactively prospect for, develop, and maintain a pipeline of strategic opportunities.
• Drive business unit merger and acquisition processes from the business unit perspective, in conjunction with Corporate Development.
• Remain involved in acquisitions post‑integration to ensure the acquisition becomes sustainable.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the Specialty businesses and collaborate with them in developing strategic direction and objectives.
• Serve as a senior people leader for the Strategy and Business Development team, hiring, coaching, developing, and managing team members while fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and high performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business;
  Master’s degree in business or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategy and/or healthcare roles, preferred.
• Strong understanding of strategic thinking, business acumen, and analytical methods.
• Demonstrated familiarity and understanding of the strategic landscape and competitive environment for specialty pharmaceuticals and related healthcare services.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions and/or partnership development preferred.
• Strategic thinker capable of developing actionable, high‑value strategies.
• Collaborator who leverages resources and capabilities across teams.
• Influential leader and trusted advisor with the highest integrity.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt for varying audiences.
• Innovative, entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong financial acumen and business savvy.
• Individually motivated.

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

Application window anticipated to close: 7/31/2026.

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 or 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.