Headquartered in Dublin, OH, Cardinal Health is a global healthcare services and products company. We provide customized solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, physician offices and patients in the home. We are a distributor of pharmaceuticals and specialty products; a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products; an operator of nuclear pharmacies and manufacturing facilities; and a provider of performance and data solutions. Working to be healthcare?s most trusted partner, our customer-centric focus drives continuous improvement and leads to innovative solutions that improve the lives of people every day.

Cardinal Health?s U.S. Medical Products and Distribution ("USMPD") business offers industry expertise and an expanding portfolio of safe, effective medical products that improve quality, manage costs and reduce complexity. With our trusted regulatory experience, insights, and infrastructure, we help manufacture and source medical products that meet the demand for value-driven, comprehensive healthcare solutions.

This position is part of the Channel Marketing team for the USMPD business. Channel Marketing is responsible for anchoring into the customer and defining our integrated value proposition that connects distribution, products, and services. Channel Marketing ensures that our go-to-market strategy is grounded in customer needs while optimizing how our offerings are positioned and delivered through each channel. It defines the customer roadmap and guides cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between customer insights, market opportunities, and commercial execution.

Job Summary

The Sr. Commercial Marketing Manager for U.S. Lab Distribution leads the development and implementation of channel marketing plans for the U.S. Lab distribution business. The primary responsibility will be understanding the industry landscape, identifying customer needs, and developing business strategies, programs and tools to drive revenue/profitability and accelerate growth for this critical business segment.

Responsibilities

Manages the development and execution of channel-specific marketing plans for Cardinal Health?s Lab business segment. Leveraging industry knowledge, this role will be responsible for the following:

Financial and Performance Metrics:

• Leverage data to understand channel performance and program effectiveness to support decision-making.
• Monitor sales pipeline performance to budget.  
• Prepare reports and presentations on pipeline opportunities to influence operational strategy. Host monthly meeting to ensure alignment across sales and operations.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and identify strategies to increase ratings.

Marketing tools and GTM Strategies:

• Develop distribution strategies to win new business and retain existing customers
• Develop and execute commercial marketing strategies that enable increased in-channel product penetration and accelerate account growth.
• Collaborate closely with Acute and Non-Acute business owners to identify and execute on cross-channel opportunities.
• Provide input value prop development.
• Create marketing materials and tools tailored to specific customer needs. Includes sales presentations and product/service collateral that aligns with the overall brand messaging.
• Partner with content team and customer solutions teams to develop customer case studies and white papers.
• Ensure marketing strategies are effectively executed at the channel level.

Sales and cross-functional collaboration:

• Serve as marketing lead for all Lab distribution opportunities, providing direct support to sales for customer distribution strategy.
• Develop partnerships with broader Lab product marketing team to support account penetration strategy.
• Communicate customer insights cross-functionally for strategy refinement.
• Implement training and support programs for the Lab selling organization.

Market Intelligence and Insights, including competitive analysis:

• Gather insights on market conditions and customer needs. Communicate cross-functionally for strategy refinement.
• Understand competitive landscape: offering, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Turn insights into actions.
• Share customer feedback and insights to improve customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university preferred; MBA preferred
• 8+ years of experience in Lab, Medical Device, Distribution, Supply Chain and/or Healthcare Marketing preferred
• Experience in Lab distribution highly preferred
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, independent, driven individual to meet objectives
• Proficient in Excel with the ability to pivot tables, lookups, and analyzing multiple data sets to create actionable insights (including, but not limited to)
• Strong analytical skills allowing for quick assessment of situations, trade-offs, and ability to recommend appropriate course of action
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Ability to multitask and prioritize while managing multiple projects and day-to-day responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and comfort presenting to internal and external audiences
• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time, including some nights and weekends.

Location: This position is remote and can be based anywhere within the United States. Candidates must be able to work within EST or CST business hours.

Anticipated salary range: $105,100 - $135,000

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: 04/23/2026 * 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. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.