Manager, Communications Business Partner

What Communications Business Partners contribute to Cardinal Health
Communications & Enterprise Marketing (CEM) at Cardinal Health is responsible for the development and implementation of public, social and media relations, brand, digital operations, and executive communications strategies to advance business and reputation goals. CEM encompasses brand journalism, public relations and awareness building strategies, national, trade and social media relations, thought leadership, crisis communications, reputation and issues management, website development, executive communications, and enterprise brand.

Communications Business Partners engage various internal audiences in the purpose and priorities of Cardinal Health, key initiatives and strategies with the goal of accelerating company performance. This job family develops and distributes print-based and digital communications including corporate policy manuals, internal newsletters, process handbooks, and function-specific documents created in collaboration with subject matter experts. This job family evaluates employee engagement with internal communications and liaises with leaders to ensure dissemination of communications.

Job Summary

This position, primarily focused on internal communications, is responsible for the development and execution of comprehensive communication strategies and tactics to engage employees and stakeholders in support of business strategies and initiatives. The role applies communication principles and practices, contributing to the communications strategies for the Digital and Technology Services team (with a strong emphasis on AI initiatives) and the Information Security team (with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity initiatives) within the Global Technology and Business Services (GTBS) organization.

Responsibilities

General

• Manages a Consultant, Communications Business Partner, who also supports Digital and Technology Services team and the Information Security team within the Global Technology and Business Services (GTBS) organization, in addition to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) initiatives

• Collaborates with executive leaders and other business partners to develop and implement strategic communication plans that reflect the company’s mission, values, brand and priorities all while mitigating risk
• Seeks and maintains comprehensive understanding of the businesses/functions
• Collaborates with communications partners across Cardinal Health Communications & Enterprise Marketing to follow consistent communications processes, protocols and reporting standards
• Develops processes and protocols for existing and new initiatives and programs, primarily the promotion of events and other engagement activities
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with the company’s outside agencies and/or consultants, as needed

Internal communications

• Creates and coordinates internal announcements and change management communications
• Supports communication of technology issues and outages, known as TechAlerts
• Creates and manages content for internal channels (intranet, viva engage, digital signage, huddle guides, etc.)
• Supports internal cultural and engagement initiatives
• Content development and events/AV logistical planning for executive events (Town Halls, Let’s Chat sessions, etc.)
• Coordinates, creates and publishes content for weekly newsletters across the business

External communications

• Counsel and support leaders and businesses/functions with external speaking opportunities, third-party endorsements and media requests, as needed

Social media

• Ideates social content using both internal and external sources in collaboration with corporate partners
• Coordinates business unit/function social initiatives with Enterprise social media team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 6+ years of experience in communications, public relations or related field preferred

• Experience in global communications a plus, with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across regions.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong curiosity, strategy skills and ability to persuade
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Self-directed, action-oriented, forward-thinking and innovative with high ethical standards
• Strong analytical skills, good judgment and strong operational focus
• Team player with the ability to work cross functionally with peers and other business leaders
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results individually through initiative and work collaboratively with others

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Creates and adapts content specific to audiences
• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
• Independently determines method for completion of new projects
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
• Projects may have significant and long-term impact
• Receives guidance on overall project objectives
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range : $87,700-125,300

Bonus eligible :  Yes

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 : 10/16/2026 *if interested in the opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary 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.