What Regulatory Management contributes to Cardinal Health
Regulatory Management 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.
- Responsible for deployment of policies and programs to minimize risk and enable compliant business operations for Cardinal Health Distribution facilities as well as those of our 3PL customers.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory concepts utilized to manage risk
- Supports the development of programs, policies and procedures using knowledge of regulatory requirements and technologies
- Assesses and supports the management of risk
- Works to understand 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 a broad knowledge of the technical disciplines in own functional area; applies broad knowledge of trends and best practices in a manner than 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 culture and diversity
Responsibilities
- Manage Medical Distribution Facility Licensing required to distribute drugs and devices
- Manage Pharmaceutical Distribution Facility Licensing required to distribute drugs and Controlled substances
- Manage 3PL partner facility and pharmacy licenses required to distribute drugs and devices
- Ensures compliance with State and Federal Laws and regulations
- Identify and Quantify Risk, communicate results effectively to management
- Work with the Cardinal Health Legal department and State Government Boards to remain current on state and local rules and regulations for the distribution of drugs and devices. Report changes that affect CAH or 3PL partners to management.
- Manage the documents governing 3PL licensing requirements
- Support management of QRA policies governing 3PL distribution
- Work with the 3PL partner to obtain sourcing and ensure compliance in each facility
- Manage the policy governing licensing requirements
- Provide support for Medical and Pharmaceutical Distribution field personnel relating to Licensing, NABP accreditation, License Tracker navigation, etc.
- Identify quality and regulatory related issues within current processes, investigate and provide recommendations.
- Interact with cross-functional business partners (Customers, Operations, Sourcing, State Boards of Pharmacy, field QRA, etc.) to assist in execution of the current Medical Distribution Quality Plan.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 4-6 years’ experience preferred
- Knowledge of FDA regulations for prescription drugs and medical devices (21 CFR) preferred
- Knowledge of State regulations for the purchase, sale and distribution of drugs and medical devices (21 CFR) preferred.
- 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
- Must be able to multitask and work with competing priorities
Location
- Hybrid role, looking to be on site in Dublin 3 days a week
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
- Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
- Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve
- Applies judgment within defined parameters
- Receives general guidance may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
- Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy
Anticipated salary range: $57,500 - $77,020
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: 11/23/2026 *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.
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 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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 4-6 years of experience
- Knowledge of FDA regulations for prescription drugs and medical devices, including 21 CFR
- Knowledge of state regulations for the purchase, sale, and distribution of drugs and medical devices
- Knowledge of state regulations for dispensing drugs and medical devices, including pharmacy and home medical equipment provider requirements
- Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical distribution operations processes
- Excellent verbal, written, computer, SAP, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent influencing skills
- Ability to multitask and work with competing priorities
Cardinal Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cardinal Health and has not been reviewed or approved by Cardinal Health.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is frequently described as generous, including examples like multiple weeks of vacation, additional sick days, and in some roles even “unlimited” or untracked time off. Parental leave, paid holidays, and volunteer time further broaden the overall leave offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with added supports such as preventive care, telehealth/clinic access, mental health resources, and EAP counseling. Wellness programs and incentives (e.g., premium discounts tied to checkups or healthy lifestyle actions) add to the perceived breadth of healthcare-related support.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match, along with programs like stock purchase/equity participation and charitable matching, contribute to a stronger total rewards picture beyond base pay. Additional financial supports such as disability coverage and early wage access also enhance the overall package.
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What We Do
Cardinal Health is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. With 50 years in business, operations in more than 35 countries and approximately 44,000 employees globally, Cardinal Health is essential to care. We are navigating the complexities of healthcare and providing scaled solutions to help our customers thrive in a changing world. We strive to be a trusted healthcare partner by driving growth in evolving areas of healthcare, while building upon our distribution, products, and solutions to meet customer needs.
