Executive Assistant to the CEO

What Administration contributes to Cardinal Health

Business & Administrative Support is responsible for assisting general business operations by providing an array of administrative and data support activities.

Administration is responsible for performing a variety of administrative activities in support of their assigned work team. May assist executives in budget preparation, record maintenance, and generating reports regarding operations, personnel changes, etc. Uses company software to compile and generate reports, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence and presentations. May design processes to enhance workflow. Serves as administrative liaison with others within and outside the company regarding administrative issues.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Assistant to the CEO is a pivotal role at the heart of the organization. This position serves as a strategic partner to the CEO, ensuring the CEO’s time is optimized and the CEO’s office operates with the highest level of efficiency, accuracy, and professionalism. The role interfaces routinely with the Board of Directors, Executive Leadership Team, and internal and external stakeholders, requiring exceptional judgment, discretion, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Strategic calendar and time management: Serve as a strategic gatekeeper for the CEO’s calendar, proactively prioritizing commitments to align with enterprise goals, stakeholder needs, and key business routines (e.g., earnings cycle, Board/committee cadence, EC/OC operating cadence).

• Meeting readiness and executive materials: Anticipate needs and ensure the CEO is fully prepared with accurate, timely materials (briefings, agendas, pre-reads, talking points, presentations) for internal and external meetings, conferences, and speaking engagements.

• Board of Directors and executive leadership support: Partner with the Corporate Secretary/Legal team and key stakeholders (e.g., Investor Relations, Finance) to support Board and committee processes as assigned, including meeting preparation, materials coordination, action-item tracking, and follow-through.

• Stakeholder and communication management: Serve as a primary point of contact for the CEO’s office, screening and managing incoming communications (calls, email, meeting requests) and handling inquiries independently when appropriate. Draft, edit, and proofread high-level correspondence and documents on behalf of the CEO.

• Complex travel, logistics, and contingency planning: Orchestrate complex domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries, meeting logistics, and contingency plans. Ensure accuracy of travel documentation and real-time coordination during travel as needed.

• Executive Protection partnership: Partner closely with Executive Protection on all CEO travel, events, and visitors to ensure security protocols are followed and logistics are seamless; coordinate calendars, standing touchpoints, and required planning meetings.

• Expense management: Manage and reconcile expense reports in a timely, accurate manner, ensuring compliance with travel and expense policies.

• Executive office operations: Maintain awareness of relevant policies and updates (travel, expenses, administrative procedures) and communicate changes as needed. Coordinate executive office operational needs (e.g., office supplies and deliveries/mail) as appropriate to support the CEO’s business requirements.

• Special projects and process improvement: Lead and execute special projects as assigned by the CEO, demonstrating ownership from planning through delivery. Develop and continuously improve administrative processes to increase efficiency, reduce risk, and improve stakeholder experience.

• Talent and recruiting coordination (as needed): Partner with Talent Acquisition and senior leaders to schedule interviews, calibrations, and other recruiting-related meetings for executive-level hiring.

• Collaboration: Build strong working relationships across the enterprise, including other Executive Assistants and functional partners, to coordinate priorities and enable a high-performing executive office.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives; prior experience supporting a CEO and interfacing with Board members in a large, complex, global organization strongly preferred.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree highly preferred, or equivalent experience.

• Discretion and judgment: Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with integrity, tact, and sound judgment.

• Executive presence: Professional presence and the ability to interact effectively with directors, executives, senior leaders, and external stakeholders.

• Technical proficiency: Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort quickly adopting new technologies and collaboration tools.

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strong attention to detail and ability to produce polished deliverables under time constraints.

• Organization and agility: Superior organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities, pivot quickly, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Problem solving: Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with demonstrated ability to anticipate issues, mitigate risk, and drive to resolution with minimal direction.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Operates with significant autonomy and sound executive judgment; anticipates needs and resolves issues proactively with minimal direction.

• Manages highly complex, high-visibility work.

• Understands enterprise priorities and business routines; makes informed recommendations on sequencing, tradeoffs, and time allocation.

• Builds trusted partnerships across the executive ecosystem (Board, EC, OC, functional leaders, other EAs) and influences outcomes through relationships and credibility.

• Maintains strict confidentiality and discretion; consistently applies appropriate protocols for sensitive information and executive communications.

• Identifies opportunities to streamline and standardize executive office processes; drives continuous improvement and elevates stakeholder experience.

• Demonstrates calm, organized execution under tight deadlines and changing circumstances, including travel disruptions and urgent executive requests.

Anticipated salary range: $67,500-$117,485

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: 5/29/2026 *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.