Manager, Communications Business Partner

What Communications Business Partner contributes to Cardinal Health

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

The Manager, Communications Business Partner, Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions (NPHS) is responsible for developing and executing strategic internal and external communications initiatives that support the business's commercial objectives, growth strategy, innovation agenda, operational priorities and reputation.

This role serves as a trusted communications advisor to NPHS executive leadership, translating complex business, clinical, manufacturing, regulatory, and operational topics into compelling narratives that engage employees, customers, healthcare partners, and industry stakeholders. The position partners closely with leaders across Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions, Communications & Enterprise Marketing, Human Resources, Commercial, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Enterprise Public Relations to elevate awareness of NPHS's leadership in radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear pharmacy services, precision diagnostics, theranostics, and patient-centered innovation.

The successful candidate is a strategic communicator, skilled storyteller, trusted counselor, and proactive problem solver who can navigate both day-to-day communications and high-visibility business initiatives while helping protect and enhance the Cardinal Health brand.

Responsibilities

General

• Develop and executive integrated communications strategies aligned with business priorities, objectives, organizational culture and enterprise initiatives.
• Build strategic communications plans supporting business objectives, growth initiatives, operational initiatives and innovation milestones.
• Counsel executives and business leaders on communication approaches that drive alignment, engagement, awareness and business results.
• Develop communication metrics and reporting that measure effectiveness, engagement and business impact.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the NPHS business, industry trends, competitive landscape, customer needs and regulatory environment.

Executive Communications

• Partner directly with NPHS executives and business leaders to create compelling executive messaging and leadership communications.
• Develop speeches, presentations, talking points, leadership announcements, video scripts, briefing documents and leadership communications.
• Prepare leaders for town halls, customer meetings, media interactions, conferences, industry events and public speaking engagements.

Internal Communications

• Creates and coordinates internal announcements and change management communications
• Creates and manages content for internal channels (intranet, viva engage, digital signage, huddle guides, etc.)
• Supports internal cultural and engagement initiatives
• Content development and events/AV logistical planning for executive events
• Coordinates, creates and publishes content for weekly newsletters across the business
• Curate stories that highlight innovation, operational excellence, customer impact, patient outcomes and employee contribution.

External Communications

• Counsel and support leaders and businesses/functions with external speaking opportunities, third-party endorsements and media requests, as needed.
• Partner with Enterprise Communications to identify and promote stories that strengthen awareness of NPHS and Cardinal Health.
• Develop media-ready content including press releases, fact sheets, key messages, FAQs, and leadership profiles.
• Collaborate with media relations teams in response to inquiries and emerging opportunities.
• Support proactive media relations activities, thought leadership initiatives, industry awards and speaking opportunities.
• Manage media relations list, external agencies and vendors as needed.

Issues Management & Crisis Communications

• Support communications planning and response for sensitive business issues, operational disruptions, regulatory matters and reputation-related situations.
• Prepare messaging, talking points, and response plans during business-critical events .
• Partners with enterprise communications and business leaders to develop communication strategies to protect organizational reputation and maintain stakeholder confidence.

Social media

• Ideates social content using both internal and external sources in collaboration with corporate partners, NPHS executives and business leaders
• Coordinates business unit/function social initiatives with Enterprise social media team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 8+ years of experience in communications, public relations, corporate communications, or related field, preferred
• Demonstrated ability to create communications tailored to executive, employee, customer, media and industry audiences
• Strong storytelling ability with proven track record of developing compelling business narratives
• Experience building strategic communications plans linked to measurable business outcomes
• Strong media relations, reputation management, and executive communications capabilities
• Experience with digital communications platforms, social media, intranet publishing, PowerPoint and communication analytics tools
• Experience supporting senior executives and cross-functional business organizations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to be clear and concise and pay close attention to detail.
• Strong communicator, who is articulate, with high energy and agile in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management skills to meet tight deadlines and expectations of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel.

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: $89,000-127,200

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: 12/18/2026 *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.

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