Manager, Communications Business Partner

Cardinal Health

Manager of Communications shaping and delivering public relations strategies for Cardinal Health's Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions. Engaging internal and external stakeholders with effective communication.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeOhio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,700 - $125,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Creates clear, concise communications tailored for specific audiences and channels, drawing upon business and communication expertise.
Develops and leads communications strategies aligned to Pharmaceutical & Specialty Solutions business priorities, using best-in-class communication approaches to achieve business goals.
Mines for and tells compelling stories that support the Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment priorities with a focus on retail pharmacy.
Leads communications strategy and content development for large-scale, high-visibility internal and customer-facing events, including mainstage messaging, executive scripting.
Aligns messaging with internal teams and leaders to ensure clarity and consistency.
Acts as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, providing strategic counsel 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.
Build collaborative relationships across a matrixed organization and with external partners.
Continuously improves team processes and communications approaches.
Tracks and analyzes communications performance across channels and uses insights to inform future strategies.
Develops and executes PR and thought leadership strategies that strengthen the company’s position in retail pharmacy, including media outreach, pitching and engagement.
Creates external-facing content such as press releases, executive scripts, and social media posts.
Develops and executes 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
6+ years of experience in communications or public relations preferred.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 15%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

communications strategycontent developmentmedia outreachpress releasesexecutive scriptingstorytellingperformance analysiscrisis responsestakeholder engagementpublic relations

Soft Skills

clear communicationcollaborationstrategic advisingrelationship buildingprocess improvementanalytical thinkingadaptabilitycreativityleadershipaudience tailoring

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in communicationsBachelor’s degree in public relations