Consultant, Communication 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

As Consultant, Communications Business Partner, you will develop and execute communications that support the company's Pharmaceutical & Specialty Solutions business objectives, initiatives, image and reputation for both internal and external stakeholders. You will apply communications best principles and best practices to develop messaging, design meetings and create clear, compelling communications that keep employees informed, connected and engaged. You are a self-starter who is curious, organized, and deadline-driven and who can build working relationships across the business.

Responsibilities

General

• C reat e and adapt content for specific audiences , including field employees .

• Collaborate with leaders and business partners to develop and implement communication plans that reflect the company’s mission, values, brand and priorities while ensuring accuracy and mitigating risk .

• Seek and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the business es /function s .

• Collaborate with communications partners across Cardinal Health Communications & Enterprise Marketing to follow consistent communications processes, protocols and reporting standards .

• Develop process and protocols for existing and new initiatives and programs, primarily the promotion of events and other engagement activities .

Internal communications

• Coordinate, create and publish content for the segment’s email newsletter .

• Create and coordinate internal announcements and change management communications , including FAQs, talking points, and customer-facing notifications .

• Sup port communication for urgent situations , following standard operating procedures for events including weather and/or natural disasters .

• Create and manage content for internal channels (Intranet, Viva Engage , d igital s ignage, h uddle g uides, etc.) .

• Support internal cultural and engagement initiatives .

• Develop content for events , including AV logistical planning ( t own h alls, l et’s c hat sessions, etc.) .

External communications

• Counsel and support leader s and businesses/functions with external speaking opportunities, third-party endorsements and media requests, as needed .

Social media

• Develop social content using both internal and external sources in collaboration with corporate partners .

• Coordinate business unit/function social initiatives with Enterprise social media team .

Qualifications

Education & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience , preferred.

• 3 or more years of experience in communications, public relations or related field , preferred .

• Healthcare communications experience , preferred .

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills , with the ability to translate complex or technical topics into clear, compelling stories .
• Strong curiosity , eagerness to learn , strategy skills and ability to persuade .
• Strong organizational and project management skills .
• Self-directed, action-oriented , forward- thinking and innovative with high ethical standards .
• Strong analytical skills, good judgment and strong operational focus .
• Team player with the ability to work cross functionally with peers and other business leaders .
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results individually through initiative and work collaboratively with others .
• Hands-on experience with email platforms (e.g. , Populo, Salesforce, Mailchimp) and intranet platforms is a plus.

Anticipated salary range: $67,500-$96,300

Bonus eligible: No

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: 02/13/2026 *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.

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.