Senior Manager, Strategic Programs

What Product and Solutions Marketing contributes to Cardinal Health Marketing is responsible for assessing customer needs, market conditions and competition to inform business strategy. Marketing implements the strategy through developing, commercializing and monitoring the appropriate products and services.

Product & Solutions Marketing is responsible for defining the product/service and market strategy and life cycle management including customer need identification, market research, product or service offering, pricing, positioning, promotion, branding and distribution to drive customer loyalty, sales growth and improved profitability. Job Summary The Senior Manager, Strategic Programs, is responsible for informing and executing programs intended to drive differentiation with consumers and industry stakeholders, including health plans.

Direct responsibility will include ownership of the design and build-out of each program, implementation and management of partnerships that align with broader program intent, and execution and follow-through to drive revenue generation within Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions. Programs created will include those within the test-to-treat realm, and an intersection of traditional healthcare and consumer technologies, such as labs, biomarkers, and wearable devices. A passion for consumerism, technology and healthcare will be a critical success factor for this individual.

Given the depth of this role, strategic thinking combined with project management, strong cross-functional collaboration, and an executional mindset are critical to success.

Responsibilities Leverages market dynamics to develop strategic positioning and business cases for program offerings Applies strong interpersonal skills, strategic mindset, market expertise, and financial and business acumen to inform program design and execution Fosters key relationships with external partners who are critical to overall program design and execution; informs design of partnership approach and corresponding agreements Collaborates with cross functional stakeholders including Health Plan Sales, Legal, Finance, Marketing, Operations, and other teams within the Cardinal Health

enterprise to gain internal alignment and gather information necessary to execute on programs Leads and owns execution of programs in partnership with cross-functional teams and stakeholders Works with leadership and peers to define the build out of program performance tracking and analytics reports and dashboards Attends industry events to stay abreast of market developments, liaise with partners, and assess new opportunities.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred 8-12 years of experience, preferred Direct experience working for or with health plans Experience in strategy development, business case design, and/or project management Experience in B2B or direct-to-consumer program offerings, specifically within the labs and diagnostics realm preferred Experience in managing external partnerships or strategic customer relationships in healthcare industry preferred 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 Projects may have significant and long-term impact 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: $106,700 - $152,400 Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. 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 Application window anticipated to close: 11/30/2026 \*if interested in 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. 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 employer.

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• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 8-12 years in related roles
• Direct experience working with health plans and in strategy development or project management
• Preferred experience in labs/diagnostics, B2B or consumer programs, and managing healthcare partnerships