About Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health, a global leader in healthcare services and products, empowers pharmacies, hospitals, and healthcare providers with innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and streamline operations. With annual revenue exceeding $200 billion, we operate at the intersection of commerce and care, delivering medical products, pharmaceuticals, and distribution services across the United States and beyond. Our U.S. Medical Distribution business is pivotal in ensuring critical supplies reach acute care facilities efficiently, driving better healthcare delivery nationwide.

Role Overview

The Sr. Manager, Medical Distribution Account Marketing position at Cardinal Health is a strategic leadership role within our Channel Marketing team. Reporting to marketing leadership, you will spearhead the development and execution of commercial marketing plans for the U.S. Distribution business, focusing on the Acute Care channel and a dedicated account portfolio. This nationwide field-based role offers the flexibility to work remotely while traveling up to 25% to engage with key stakeholders. With a disclosed salary range of $105,100 - $150,100 USD (with upside potential to $165,100), this position is ideal for seasoned marketing professionals passionate about healthcare distribution and revenue growth.

Why This Role Matters

In this role, you will bridge customer needs with Cardinal Health's robust distribution capabilities, crafting value propositions that accelerate growth and profitability. By anchoring go-to-market strategies in deep industry insights, you will position our sales teams for success and optimize channel performance across the medical distribution landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Your impact will span financial analysis, marketing tool development, cross-functional collaboration, and market intelligence. Core duties include:

• Managing development and execution of account-specific marketing plans, leveraging channel segmentation and industry knowledge.
• Analyzing data to assess channel performance, program effectiveness, product metrics, and customer satisfaction, while preparing stakeholder reports.
• Creating compelling value propositions, sales enablement tools, presentations, co-branded materials, case studies, and white papers.
• Partnering with sales, Account Operating Units (AOUs), content teams, and broader marketing functions to support product conversions and distribution strategies.
• Gathering market insights, competitive analysis, and customer feedback to refine strategies and enhance experiences across U.S. Medical Pharmaceutical Distribution (USMPD).

Qualifications & Requirements

Cardinal Health seeks proven leaders with:

• 8-12 years of experience in marketing, preferably in healthcare or distribution.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and multi-dataset insights.
• Strong analytical abilities to evaluate situations and recommend actions.
• Influence skills to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Multitasking prowess, excellent communication, and presentation comfort.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%, including nights/weekends.

Self-motivated, entrepreneurial individuals thrive here, driving objectives in a dynamic environment.

Benefits & Perks

Cardinal Health offers a premium compensation package designed for work-life balance and long-term security:

• Competitive base salary $105,100 - $165,100 USD, plus performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage with low premiums.
• 401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting.
• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling.
• Tuition assistance, leadership training, and career mobility programs.
• Remote field-based flexibility nationwide.

Career Growth

At Cardinal Health, your career trajectory is limitless. This Sr. Manager role serves as a launchpad to director-level positions in marketing, sales enablement, or commercial strategy. We invest in your development through mentorship, cross-functional projects, and access to industry-leading training. Many alumni advance to executive roles, leveraging our global network and healthcare expertise.

Why Join Us

Cardinal Health stands out in the healthcare marketing space by combining Fortune 500 stability with entrepreneurial agility. Work on high-impact projects that directly influence revenue growth in the $200B+ medical distribution sector. Our culture emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity, fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive success. Join a team that's transforming healthcare logistics and making a tangible difference in patient care.

Role FAQs

Q: Is this role remote? A: Yes, it's a nationwide field-based position with up to 25% travel.

Q: What salary can I expect? A: $105,100 - $165,100 USD annually, based on experience and performance.

Q: What tools will I use? A: Heavy emphasis on Excel for analytics, plus marketing platforms for content and presentations.

Q: How does this role support sales? A: By developing enablement tools, value propositions, and insights to position sales for revenue wins.

Q: What's the experience level needed? A: 8-12 years preferred, with healthcare/marketing background ideal.

Ready to elevate your career? Apply now for this Sr. Manager, Medical Distribution Account Marketing role at Cardinal Health and shape the future of healthcare distribution.