Scientist I - CMC

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company connecting patients, providers, payers, pharmacists and manufacturers for integrated care coordination and better patient management. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, with more than 50,000 employees in nearly 60 countries, Cardinal Health ranks among the top 20 on the Fortune 500.

We boast tremendous opportunities to grow and apply technical skills to meet organizational needs, empowering talented team members who mentor and uplift others, led by leaders with a focus on employee development and well-being, dedicated training programs, and a collaborative atmosphere.  

We currently have a career opening for a Scientist I - CMC

What Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls contributes to Cardinal Health

The Scientist I - CMC supports regulatory activities for pre-approval, post-approval changes, and lifecycle management across client Rx and non-Rx products. Working as a consultant, this role assists in the preparation, review, and coordination of regulatory documentation, while ensuring alignment with applicable regulatory requirements and client expectations. The individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to the timely delivery of high-quality regulatory submission content.

Location

Remote

Responsibilities

• Support the development, authoring, and compilation of regulatory documentation related to post-approval changes and lifecycle management activities.

• Assist as an authoring strategist by organizing and maintaining submission-ready documents in accordance with US FDA and global regulatory requirements (EMA, NMPA, ANVISA, PMDA, HC, TGA, etc).

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., CMC, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply) to gather and verify required information for regulatory submissions.

• Ensure documentation consistency, accuracy, and compliance with internal standards and client expectations.

• Track and manage document timelines and deliverables to support regulatory milestones.

• Maintain clear and proactive communication with client stakeholders while operating in a contractor capacity.

• Ensures an established level of billable hours per fiscal year

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience (Pharma QA, QC, Analytical Development), preferred

• Familiarity with core CMC concepts (e.g., manufacturing, control strategy, change management) and general awareness of post-approval variation requirements across major health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA, PMDA, ANVISA, TGA, Health Canada) is preferred.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a client-facing role.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat for document editing, formatting, and publishing.

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across functions.

• Understanding and application of scientific principles and techniques used in pharmaceutical product development

• Knowledge and experience with cGMP regulations and ICH guidance.

• Experience with writing global regulatory applications in eCTD format

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies foundational CMC and regulatory concepts to support project deliverables with attention to quality and detail

• Contributes to project activities with increasing autonomy, proactively seeking guidance when needed

• Interprets and applies established procedures to address routine technical and regulatory questions

• Demonstrates a strong learning mindset, building CMC and global regulatory knowledge (including post-approval lifecycle management) through hands-on project work

• Effectively manages assigned tasks and deadlines in a remote setting, showing self-motivation and accountability

• Adapts to evolving project priorities and supports multiple client needs as part of a consulting environment

• Communicates clearly and collaborates with team members to ensure alignment and progress on deliverables

• Supports client projects by delivering high-quality work products and developing regulatory acumen over time

Anticipated hourly range: $31.50 - $40.41 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

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

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:  9/8/26 if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly 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.

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.