Senior Consultant, Strategy & Business Development

Cardinal Health

19h

About The Position

What Strategic Planning/Execution contributes to Cardinal Health Strategy is responsible for leadership, direction and expertise in the development of business strategy, strategic management disciplines and business analytics that support the company's mission vision and valuation objectives, in close collaboration with business leaders. Strategic Planning/Execution is responsible for developing and supporting the realization of strategic plans and management agendas. The Pharmaceutical & Specialty Solutions’ Strategy & Business Development team helps the segment define its direction and ensure alignment across business units to achieve strategic objectives. As part of our team, you will help design, evaluate, and execute the segment’s strategic growth initiatives. Executing on these initiatives requires sharp business acumen and deep understanding of corporate decision-making processes. Growth can encompass both organic and inorganic tactics.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Advanced degree preferred, but not required
2+ years of business strategy or management consulting experience preferred
Broad understanding of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem (e.g., payers, providers, pharmacies, CMS, reimbursement policy)
Leadership skills, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to navigate and collaborate across functional areas in a large organization
Excellent project management and analytical skills
Resourceful and motivated self-starter
Grit and perseverance to meet challenging deadlines for business-critical special projects
Quick study who is comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty
Strong financial acumen
Advanced command of MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook) at the level of building and manipulating financial models and preparing memos and presentations for an executive-level audience
Presentation & communication skills: must demonstrate clear, concise articulation of proposed actions, illustrating opportunity, alternatives, recommendations and associated economics
Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
Projects may have significant and long-term impact
Provides solutions which may set precedent
Independently determines method for completion of new projects
Receives guidance on overall project objectives
Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred, but not required
2+ years of business strategy or management consulting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs market and competitive assessments
Conducts analysis of new and adjacent business expansion opportunities, including organic, inorganic, and strategic partnership growth vehicles
Develops preliminary financial models and strategic business cases for various projects
Partners with Cardinal Health business teams to conduct current & future state business assessments
Supports strategy development across the segment
Executes due diligence on potential partnerships, acquisitions, and strategic investments
Prepares for and leads communication with senior management and business unit leaders
Oversees project workflow and mentors, guides and develops analysts and other coworkers.

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