Manager, Strategy and Business Analytics

What Strategic Planning/Execution contributes to Cardinal Health

Strategy is responsible for leadership, direction and expertise in the development of business strategy, strategic management disciplines and business analytics that support the company's mission vision and valuation objectives, in close collaboration with business leaders. Strategic Planning/Execution is responsible for developing and supporting the realization of strategic plans and management agendas.

About Sourcing Solutions & Commercial Intelligence

Within the broader Bio Pharma Solutions & Strategic Sourcing organization, our overarching mission is to unlock the full potential of the healthcare supply chain by forging powerful supplier partnerships and delivering a best-in-class distribution experience. We exist to turn insight into impact. Operating at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and execution, we don't just analyze the business-we build it. By shaping bold strategies, developing next-generation growth levers, and scaling high-impact analytics programs, we create undeniable value for our suppliers and customers.

This is a destination for professionals ready to influence the enterprise and leave a lasting mark.

Job Summary

This is a role for a strategic leader who builds both teams and businesses. As the Manager of Strategy and Business Analytics, you will develop a talented team of consultants while steering the data strategy that accelerates our commercial growth. You will own the roadmap for our EDI and data monetization programs, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation to transform our sourcing analytics and create undeniable value.

Location

Targeting individuals local to Central Ohio, as this team operates in a hybrid work structure (Tuesday through Thursday in-office at our global headquarters in Dublin, Ohio with Monday's and Friday's being work-from-home / remote)

Responsibilities

* Drive Strategy to Execution:
Partner with Brand and Specialty Pharmaceutical leadership to translate enterprise growth strategies into clear, actionable execution plans. Ensure alignment across business support partners, rigorously track outcomes, and continuously refine initiatives to deliver sustainable economic impact.

* Leads with Accountability:
Direct and empower a high-performing team of five business analytics consultants, translating strategic vision into actionable KPIs and fostering a culture of rigorous accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.

* Market & Customer Insight Leadership:
Translate complex market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive intelligence into well‑defined strategic priorities and differentiated, data‑driven solutions that directly strengthen market position and long‑term profitability.

* Data Sales Program Ownership:
Design, develop, mature, and scale innovative supplier data sales and analytics programs. Continuously enhance existing service lines, identifying new monetization and value‑creation opportunities rooted in advanced analytics.

* Technology & Data Business Liaison:
Serve as the business owner and primary liaison with IT for EDI Sales and Inventory Reporting (EDI 852/867), ensuring scalable, reliable, and future‑ready data capabilities that support supplier and internal decision‑making.

* Supplier & Third‑Party Engagement:
Act as the strategic face of Strategic Sourcing with suppliers and data aggregators. Proactively navigate technical and operational complexities to forge strong partnerships, drive mutual value, and maximize ROI from EDI programs.

* Stakeholder Enablement & Thought Leadership:
Lead process demonstrations, quarterly business reviews, roadshows, and "art of the possible" sessions that inspire confidence, build alignment, and accelerate adoption across stakeholders.

* Delivery Excellence &

Risk Management:

Build and manage delivery roadmaps with a bias for speed and outcomes. Proactively identify risks and roadblocks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure initiatives remain on track, on time, and to standard.

* Governance & Continuous Improvement:
Spearhead the evolution of policies, processes, and operating models. Institute robust governance…