Head of Development Management

US-Nationwide-FIELD

Full time

What Corporate Development Management contributes to Cardinal Health

Corporate Development and 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.

Corporate Development Management is responsible for strategic oversight and leadership direction within the Corporate Development function.

The Director, Corporate Development will be a key member of the team, focusing on M&A deal execution, upstream inorganic strategic planning, deal approval processes, and deal structuring and negotiations. This includes working extensively with external stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams, while supporting business and executive leadership in deal evaluation, execution, and venture portfolio strategy. As part of a highly visible and impactful team, the Director will have demonstrated experience flourishing in rapidly evolving environments and possess exceptional analytical and relationship building skills.

Identify and investigate critical due diligence items that will impact modeling assumptions and inform integration planning

Financial Analysis: Create and review detailed financial models and valuation analyses to assess the financial impact of potential transactions. Evaluate the financial feasibility and return on investment of each M&A opportunity

Deal Structuring: Collaborate with Tax, Legal, Accounting and Treasury teams to structure transactions

Deal Approval: Support communications with Corporate CEO, CFO, Segment CEOs and CFOs, Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer, Business Unit GMs and other members of Cardinal Health leadership. Integration Planning: Collaborate with Integration team and cross-functional teams to ensure a level and timing of integration consistent with business needs, budget and transaction model

Separation Planning: Support the development of the separation plans for divestitures and the development and implementation of transition services agreements

Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and Cardinal Health requirements throughout the M&A process. Identify critical due diligence items that will impact modeling assumptions and inform integration planning

Financial Analysis: Create detailed financial models and valuation analyses to assess the financial impact of potential transactions. Evaluate the financial feasibility and return on investment of each M&A opportunity

Deal Structuring: Collaborate with Tax, Legal, Accounting and Treasury teams to structure transactions

Deal Approval: Support communications with Corporate CEO, CFO, Segment CEOs and CFOs, Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer, Business Unit GMs and other members of Cardinal Health leadership. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related field preferred. 6+ years’ experience in corporate development, mergers & acquisitions, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, strategy or finance preferred

Direct experience executing M&A transactions from start to finish, utilizing strong financial capabilities and project management skills, including negotiation experience and ability to work effectively with functional experts from Legal, Tax, Accounting, Treasury, etc. to appropriately structure complex transactions

Direct experience with M&A valuation and financial modeling, sufficient to lead, coach, and develop team of dedicated valuation and project management resources

Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals

Assists in the development of functional strategy

Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers

Bonus eligible: Medical, dental and vision coverage

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Application window anticipated to close: 8/7/26 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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. 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/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.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.

We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care.

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