Manager, Communications Business Partner

Communications Business Partner

Communications defines and executes communication and public relations strategies in support of the company's business objectives, image and reputation for both internal and external stakeholders. This function builds relationships with external stakeholders, including media and community organizations, and designs meetings and communications to leverage these relationships and promote the company. Communications Business Partner engages 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 : We are looking for a strategic and collaborative communications professional. As Manager, Communication Business Partner, you will develop and execute communication and public relations strategies in support of the company's Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions business objectives for both internal and external stakeholders and work cross-functionally in support of sales and customer-facing meetings. You are someone who is curious, proactive, deadline-driven, and organized. You are a strong writer with experience in media relations, and issues management. You are a self-starter with a can-do attitude who can build working relationships across the business. Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact by leveraging your expertise to tell stories that resonate with our employees, customers, and the public.

Responsibilities :

• Creates clear, concise communications for key audiences, drawing upon business and communication expertise.
• Builds strong communications plans connected to Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions business goals and applies best-in-class communication strategies, processes, channels and practices to meet business objectives and desired outcomes.
• Mines for and writes compelling stories that support the Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment priorities.
• Manages communications for large-scale internal and external events, including PR and thought leadership planning, senior leader scripting, and presentation coaching.
• Provides strategic counsel to senior leaders on high-impact communications, including crisis response, business continuity, customer messaging, and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintains a strong understanding of company and segment strategies to ensure messaging consistency.
• Builds collaborative relationships across a matrixed organization and with external partners.
• Continuously improves team processes and protocols.
• Tracks and analyzes communications performance across channels to inform future strategies.
• Develops and executes multi-channel PR and thought leadership strategies, including media outreach, pitching and engagement.
• Creates external-facing content such as press releases, executive scripts, and social media posts.
• Develops and executes multi-channel internal communications strategies that support business initiatives, storytelling, and culture.
• Produces internal content including executive messages, employee spotlights, announcements, townhalls, digital signage, and huddle scripts.

Qualifications :

What is expected of you and others at this level :

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.

Application window anticipated to close : 11 / 21 / 2025 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. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. 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.