Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Technology Solutions, USMPD

Sr. Product Marketing Manager, U.S. Medical Products & Distribution, Technology Solutions

Headquartered in Dublin, OH, Cardinal Health is a global healthcare services and products company. We provide customized solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, physician offices and patients in the home. We are a distributor of pharmaceuticals and specialty products; a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products; an operator of nuclear pharmacies and manufacturing facilities; and a provider of performance and data solutions. Working to be healthcare's most trusted partner, our customer-centric focus drives continuous improvement and leads to innovative solutions that improve the lives of people every day.

Cardinal Health's US Medical Products and Distribution ("USMPD") business, focuses on U.S. Products and Distribution businesses. We offer industry expertise and an expanding portfolio of safe, effective medical products that improve quality, manage costs and reduce complexity. With our trusted regulatory experience, insights, and infrastructure, we help manufacture and source medical products that meet the demand for value-driven, comprehensive healthcare solutions.

Job Summary

The Sr. Product Marketing Manager, U.S. Medical Products & Distribution, Technology Solutions leads the development and implementation of marketing plans for the U.S. Distribution business technology solutions portfolio. The primary responsibility is to understand the industry landscape and customer needs, and to develop, differentiate, and commercialize innovative technology solutions that deliver unique value to customers. These solution strategies should integrate with the U.S. Medical Products & Distribution value proposition to drive revenue, accelerate growth, and enhance the profitability of the U.S. Medical Products & Distribution business.

Responsibilities

+ Portfolio Leadership: Manage the full lifecycle of technology solutions, including financial performance, roadmap, development, and commercialization, ensuring alignment with business goals.

+ Innovation & Differentiation: Drive the creation of innovative and differentiated technology solutions that address distribution customer challenges and deliver measurable value.

+ Market & Customer Insight: Understand the distribution industry, customer needs, and emerging trends to inform solution strategies and ensure relevance and competitiveness.

+ Strategic Integration: Align technology solutions with the broader U.S. Medical Products & Distribution value proposition to strengthen market positioning and accelerate growth.

+ Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product management, sales, operations, and IT teams to ensure seamless development and launch of technology solutions.

+ Performance Measurement: Define KPIs and reporting mechanisms to evaluate solution adoption, customer impact, and financial performance.

+ Thought Leadership: Represent the technology solutions portfolio in customer engagements, industry forums, and internal strategy discussions to advocate for innovation and differentiation.

Financials and Performance Metrics

+ Tracking the financial progress to measure their effectiveness and monitor performance metrics

+ Regular report-outs to management with insights and recommended actions to exceed financial commitments.

+ Prepare reports and presentations on product performance and market insights for stakeholders.

Product Marketing and GTM Strategies

+ Develop compelling product positioning and messaging that differentiates the product in the market.

+ Create value propositions that resonate with target customer segments.

+ Plan and execute go-to-market strategies for new product launches, including timelines and messaging,

+ Coordinate with cross-functional teams (IT & development, enablement, operations, sales, etc.) to ensure a successful launch

+ Provides product market insights through a strong working knowledge of the distribution solutions portfolio, market trends, competitive behavior, and customer segments.

+ Developing pricing, product, and solution positioning strategies to optimize revenue and profitability.

+ Drive promotional activity through Marketing Communications and Channel Marketing to sales to meet overall objectives.

+ Identify and access potential new opportunities to expand market reach through product roadmap

+ Create marketing materials and tools tailored to the specific customer needs. This includes co-branded materials, sales presentations, and product information that aligns with the overall brand messaging.

+ Developing training and content to support sales and selling distribution effectively – Continuous training in product updates and market trends to keep the business informed.

+ Partner with content team and customer solutions teams to develop customer case studies and white papers

+ Collaborate with sales and cross-functional counterparts

+ Travels with field sales to provide support and help defend and grow business with key customers.

+ Develop partnerships with broader Cardinal Health marketing and functional teams to support the objectives the Cardinal Health USMPD business identified.

+ Ensures that marketing strategies are effectively executed at the channel level

+ Gather VOC on market conditions, competitive landscape, and customer needs. Communicate cross-functionally for strategy refinement

+ Advance, maintain, and implement training, support programs, and sales tools for the selling organization and channel.

Market Intelligence and Insights, including competitive analysis

+ Providing channel insights into competitive products and market trends to better position distribution and address customer needs more effectively.

+ Sharing customer feedback and insights with channel partners enables them to tailor their approaches and improve customer experience across USMPD

Sales Enablement

+ Partner with content marketing to develop sales training materials and tools that equip the sales team with the knowledge to sell the product effectively

+ Continued collaboration with the sales and solutions team to gather insights to refine messaging and product.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited university preferred; an MBA is preferred

+ 8-10 years of experience in Distribution, Supply Chain, and/or Healthcare Marketing preferred

+ Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, independent, driven individual to meet objectives

+ Strong analytical skills allowing for quick assessment of situations, trade-offs, and ability to recommend appropriate course of action

+ Ability to multitask and prioritize while managing multiple projects and day-to-day responsibilities.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort presenting to internal and external audiences

+ Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority

+ Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time, including some nights and weekends.

Location: This role is remote and can be based anywhere within the United States. Candidates must be able to work within EST or CST business hours.

Anticipated salary range : $105,100 – $135,000

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: 05/27/26 *if interested in opportunity