Corporate Development Manager

Corporate Development Manager

Ideal candidate would reside or be willing to relocate to Columbus, Ohio. Relocation assistance will be provided.

The Corporate Development team is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and expertise to execute Cardinal Health's growth and business strategies through mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions. The team also has responsibility for managing Cardinal Health's corporate venture capital portfolio, relationships with venture capital funds and startup companies, as well as maintaining a pipeline for potential minority investments and future M&A opportunities. The Manager will be a key member of the Corporate Development team, focusing on M&A deal execution. 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 Manager will have demonstrated experience flourishing in rapidly evolving environments and possess exceptional analytical and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

Support acquisition and divestiture due diligence process, valuation analysis, pre-closing integration / separation planning, and closing processes :

• Deal Strategy : Work with business, finance, and strategy teams to develop a business case for each acquisition, including detailed assessment of the competitive marketplace and quantitative support for annual operating plan and investment requirements
• 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 Legal, Tax, Accounting, and Business strategy 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. Facilitate Corporate approval process for all deals
• Due Diligence : Identify critical due diligence items that will impact modeling assumptions and inform integration planning
• Financial Due Diligence : Manage planning and execution of financial diligence projects related to acquisitions and divestiture in line with the overall strategy of the company
• 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. Maintain the highest standards of governance and confidentiality

Emerging Ventures opportunity evaluation and investment portfolio management :

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

4+ years experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, strategy, finance, or accounting, preferred

Strong financial analysis, modeling, and valuation skills with proficiency in analyzing complex financial data

Strategic mindset with the ability to identify and assess new business opportunities

Strong leadership skills, project management, and problem-solving capabilities

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams and external partners

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of 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

Provides solutions which may set precedent

Independently determines method for completion of new projects

Receives guidance on overall project objectives

Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range :

$123,400-$176,300

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 / 30 / 2025

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.