Facility Licensing Advisor

What Quality Compliance contributes to Cardinal Health

Quality develops and implements quality policies, procedures, and processes to ensure products and services comply with regulatory standards and specifications.

Quality Compliance is responsible for the development and deployment of policies, procedures and programs designed to minimize risk, enable compliant business operations, products and services and drive uncompromised supply chain integrity.

Position is expected to be a hybrid role

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Works and make decisions independently regarding facility licensing, management of 3PL licenses, 3PL quality policy, NABP accreditation, and SAP Board of Pharmacy Table management among other responsibilities as needed.
• COE/Technical Expert on applicable laws and regulatory concepts utilized to manage risk for each of the following functions
• Pharmacy, Wholesale Distribution, 3PL, Home Patient Delivery
• Leads the development and maintenance of Cardinal Health state licensure regulatory programs, policies and procedures using knowledge of regulatory requirements and technologies
• Shares responsibility for the management of Risk with QRA leadership
• Understands complex functional situations by paying attention to the details of the tasks at hand and by breaking them down into smaller pieces.
• Proactively develops and maintains broad knowledge of the technical disciplines in own functional area(s); applies broad knowledge of trends and best practices in a manner that ensures exceptional performance and results.
• Uses deep subject matter/functional expertise, influence and process skills to help internal/external customers and stakeholders identify and meet their high priority needs while considering cultural and diversity implications.
• Encourages informed Risk-taking and acts as a catalyst for innovation at Cardinal Health; generates practical, sustainable and creative options to solve problems and create business opportunities, while maximizing existing resources.
• Champions and leads change initiatives; identifies the best approach for implementing strategic processes in light of cultural and diversity

Responsibilities in this role

• SME for Regulatory State Licensure
• Designated Representative Change management and high-risk/time-sensitive change submission.
• Analysis of new state requirements
• Analysis of regulatory changes and impact assessments.
• Review 50 state requirement spreadsheet bi-annually
• Overall Entity Management - make certain the facilities have the appropriate licenses
• Tracker Management Requirements
• Ensures teammates are also up to date on regulatory changes.
• Identify quality and regulatory related issues within current processes, investigate and provide recommendations.
• Corporate NABP Renewals
• Facility Inspection support
• Responsible for timely HSL assignment submissions
• Drive continuous risk management improvement
• Maintain Tracking of BOP Regulatory Matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 4-6 year experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations for prescription drugs and medical devices (21 CFR) preferred
• In depth knowledge of State regulations for the purchase, sale and distribution of drugs and medical devices (21 CFR) preferred.
• In depth knowledge of State regulations for the dispensing of drugs and medical devices (Pharmacy, Home Medical Equipment Provider) preferred.
• Distribution Operations processes (Medical and Pharmaceutical) preferred
• Excellent verbal, written , computer, SAP, and interpersonal skills required
• Excellent influencing skills

Anticipated salary range: $80,500 - 97,500

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: 3/7/2026 *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.