Corporate Development Manager

Cardinal Health

Corporate Development Manager responsible for leading M&A deal execution and strategy at Cardinal Health. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive growth through strategic transactions.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeIllinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $123,400 - $158,670 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support acquisition and divestiture due diligence process, valuation analysis, pre-closing integration / separation planning and closing processes.
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.
Identify and execute on critical due diligence items that will impact modeling assumptions and inform integration planning.
Create detailed financial models and valuation analyses to assess the financial impact of potential transactions.
Collaborate with Legal, Tax, Accounting, Finance and Treasury teams to structure transactions.
Support communications with Corporate CEO, CFO, Segment CEOs and CFOs, Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer, Business Unit GMs and other members of Cardinal Health leadership.
Collaborate with Integration and cross-functional teams to ensure a level and timing of integration consistent with business needs, budget and transaction model.
Support the development of the separation plans for divestitures and the development and implementation of transition services agreements.
Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and Cardinal Health requirements throughout the M&A process.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
5+ 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, project management, and problem-solving skills
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.

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

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Soft Skills

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