Consultant, Communication Business Partner

What Communications Business Partner contributes to Cardinal Health

Communications defines and executes communication and public relations strategies in support of the company's business objectives, image and reputation for both internal and external stakeholders. This function builds relationships with external stakeholders, including media and community organizations, and designs meetings and communications to leverage these relationships and promote the company.

Communications Business Partner engages various internal audiences in the purpose and priorities of Cardinal Health, key initiatives and strategies with the goal of accelerating company performance. This job family develops and distributes print-based and digital communications including corporate policy manuals, internal newsletters, process handbooks, and function-specific documents created in collaboration with subject matter experts. This job family evaluates employee engagement with internal communications and liaises with leaders to ensure dissemination of communications.

As Consultant, Communications Business Partner, you will develop and execute communications that support the company's Pharmaceutical & Specialty Solutions business objectives, initiatives, image and reputation for both internal and external stakeholders. You will apply communications best principles and best practices to develop messaging, design meetings and create clear, compelling communications that keep employees informed, connected and engaged. You are a self-starter who is curious, organized, and deadline-driven and who can build working relationships across the business.

• Create and adapt content for specific audiences including field employees.
• Collaborate with leaders and business partners to develop and implement communication plans that reflect the company’s mission, values, brand and priorities while ensuring accuracy and mitigating risk.
• Seek and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the businesses / functions.
• Collaborate with communications partners across Cardinal Health Communications & Enterprise Marketing to follow consistent communications processes, protocols and reporting standards.
• Develop process and protocols for existing and new initiatives and programs, primarily the promotion of events and other engagement activities.

• Coordinate, create and publish content for the segment’s email newsletter.
• Create and coordinate internal announcements and change management communications, including FAQs, talking points and customer-facing notifications.
• Support communication for urgent situations following standard operating procedures for events including weather and/or natural disasters.
• Create and manage content for internal channels (Intranet, Viva Engage, digital signage, huddle guides, etc.).
• Support internal cultural and engagement initiatives.
• Develop content for events, including AV logistical planning (town halls, let’s chat sessions, etc.).

• Counsel and support leaders and businesses/functions with external speaking opportunities, third‑party endorsements and media requests, as needed.

• Develop social content using both internal and external sources in collaboration with corporate partners.
• Coordinate business unit/function social initiatives with Enterprise social media team.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience. (Preferred)
• 3 or more years of experience in communications, public relations or related field. (Preferred)
• Healthcare communications experience. (Preferred)

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical topics into clear, compelling stories.
• Strong curiosity, eagerness to learn, strategy skills and ability to persuade.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Self‑directed, action‑oriented, forward‑thinking and innovative with high ethical standards.
• Strong analytical skills, good judgment and strong operational focus.
• Team player with the ability to work cross‑functionally with peers and…