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US-Nationwide-FIELD, United States of America
Onsite
Cardinal Health’s Global Medical Products and Distribution (“GMPD”) segment, focuses on U.S. and International Products and Distribution businesses. We offer industry expertise and an expanding portfolio of safe, effective medical products that improve quality, manage costs and reduce complexity. With our trusted regulatory experience, insights, and infrastructure, we help manufacture and source medical products that meet the demand for value-driven, comprehensive healthcare solutions.
Product & Solutions Marketing leads the development of product and market strategy, along with end‑to‑end lifecycle management. This includes identifying customer needs, conducting market research, defining offerings, setting pricing and positioning, and driving promotion, branding, and distribution—ultimately enabling customer loyalty, revenue growth, and increased profitability.
Job Summary
The Global Product Manager of Sharps Safety products executes marketing strategies to differentiate Cardinal Health’s products and to grow revenue, market share, and customer awareness. In line with the broader commercial strategy and the Marketing strategy set by the Director and Sr. Manager, the Product Manager executes on the research, business cases, development, and launches of products in a portfolio. This job coordinates cross-functionally to gain insights and alignment across relevant stakeholders, manages relationships with suppliers, and reports on the performance of the portfolio.
Responsibilities
In conjunction with the Director and Senior Manager, develops annual and multi-year product management roadmaps for a portfolio of products and/or services and participates in product strategy meetings, providing actionable insights from market intelligence and product research to support the Director and business unit leaders.
Conducts product pilot tests, customer trials, focus groups, and other product concept testing to gather customer feedback and to determine the product’s potential return on investment. Measures and evaluates key performance indicators for the specific product to inform its commercialization potential and strategy.
Based on market and customer research, develops business cases for new products, enhancements, and features in conjunction with the Sr. Manager and Director. Creates ROI forecasts, expense budgets, and profit goals for a given product’s first 1-3 years after launch. Presents business cases to Director and the senior management of the business unit.
In coordination with downstream Marketing teams, designs launches for new products, including positioning, marketing mix, and promotions and ensures that Sales and other functions receive necessary trainings and information for the efficient commercialization of the product.
Analyzes market research, trends, projections and innovations to formulate concepts for new products and services. Collaborates with Research & Development and Business Development teams to integrate commercial, customer, and technical perspectives.
Manages relationships with key vendors that assist in upstream market research, such as pilot testing. Coordinates with suppliers as it relates to product specifications and customer requirements.
Becomes a SME of the product portfolio and provides training to regional marketing and cross functional partners
Participates in industry conferences, trade associations, and other industry events in order to promote Cardinal Health’s products and services and to stay abreast of market developments.
Drive collaboration with cross functional teams including pricing, marketing, legal, QRA, planning, inventory management, finance, sales & operations to achieve objectives
Qualifications
4-8 years of experience, preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Medical device experience, preferred
Ability to travel up to 20%
Ability to multitask and prioritize while managing multiple projects and day-to-day responsibilities
Strong analytical skills that enable rapid evaluation and decision-making in dynamic situations
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Works on complex projects of large scope
Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Anticipated salary range: $82,100 - $103,950
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Application window anticipated to close: 07/06/2026 *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.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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/Affirmative Action 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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