Director, Investigations (Ethics & Compliance Management)

Cardinal Health

3d•Remote

About The Position

What Ethics & Compliance Management contributes to Cardinal Health Ethics & Compliance fosters a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making across the organization. Our team partners with business leaders and employees to proactively identify and address compliance risks, provide guidance on regulatory requirements, and ensure our practices reflect the highest standards of conduct. Through education, collaboration, and a risk-based approach, we help safeguard the organization’s reputation and support its mission to deliver trusted healthcare solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic leader to oversee global Internal Investigations within the Ethics & Compliance team. The Director, Investigations (Ethics & Compliance Management) will lead a risk-based program that proactively identifies, assesses, and addresses potential compliance issues. The role is responsible for evolving investigation processes to keep pace with business changes and regulatory requirements, ensuring the highest standards of integrity, objectivity, and efficiency. Success in this role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional partners, including Legal, HR, Compliance, and business leaders. This role requires a strategic leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is comfortable making decisions amid ambiguity and shifting priorities. You will manage a team of experienced investigators, set clear expectations, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong healthcare industry experience, a practical understanding of relevant laws and regulations, and a demonstrated ability to implement risk-based solutions in complex organizations. Location - Fully remote, open to candidates nationwide. Preference towards individuals willing and able to travel to our corporate HQ in Dublin, OH for quarterly meetings (or living within a commutable distance of the office).

Requirements

Ideally targeting individuals with 8+ years of experience in investigations, compliance, or legal roles (preferred).
Experience working in the healthcare industry, strongly preferred.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) preferred but not required; advanced degree, or relevant certification in compliance or investigations, is a plus.
Self-motivated and independent, but able to discern when matters should be escalated and when further guidance is needed.
Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and investigation best practices and tools (preferred).
Experience leading teams and implementing change, strongly preferred
Superior organizational and problem-solving skills.
Project management experience, specifically managing multiple high exposure and fast-paced projects at the same time.
Ability to triage and manage time-sensitive matters simultaneously and effectively.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including ability to translate legal and compliance requirements.
Organizational acumen with the ability to tailor recommendations based on audience.

Responsibilities

Maintain an understanding of relevant healthcare regulations (e.g., False Claims, Anti-Kickback, Anti-Bribery) and Title VII employment laws.
Serve as the operational leader of Cardinal Health’s Internal Investigations team, including oversight of the reporting hotline and managing several experienced team members.
Advise on, implement, and continuously assess practical investigation protocols and technologies to ensure consistent, efficient processes that proactively identify and mitigate risk across the evolving enterprise.
Partner and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including HR, legal, and business leaders.
Exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive matters and escalate appropriately.
Identify, analyze, and address compliance issues and communicate such to stakeholders.
Monitor trends, provide insights, and report on program effectiveness to senior leadership.
Oversee budgeting, tracking, status reporting, and managing to timelines.