Director, Investigations (Ethics & Compliance Management)

What Ethics & Compliance Management contributes to Cardinal Health

Ethics & Compliance fosters a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making across the organization. Our team partners with business leaders and employees to proactively identify and address compliance risks, provide guidance on regulatory requirements, and ensure our practices reflect the highest standards of conduct. Through education, collaboration, and a risk-based approach, we help safeguard the organization’s reputation and support its mission to deliver trusted healthcare solutions.

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic leader to oversee global Internal Investigations within the Ethics & Compliance team. The Director, Investigations (Ethics & Compliance Management) will lead a risk-based program that proactively identifies, assesses, and addresses potential compliance issues. The role is responsible for evolving investigation processes to keep pace with business changes and regulatory requirements, ensuring the highest standards of integrity, objectivity, and efficiency. Success in this role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional partners, including Legal, HR, Compliance, and business leaders.

This role requires a strategic leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is comfortable making decisions amid ambiguity and shifting priorities. You will manage a team of experienced investigators, set clear expectations, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong healthcare industry experience, a practical understanding of relevant laws and regulations, and a demonstrated ability to implement risk-based solutions in complex organizations.

Location - Fully remote, open to candidates nationwide. Preference towards individuals willing and able to travel to our corporate HQ in Dublin, OH for quarterly meetings (or living within a commutable distance of the office).

Responsibilities

• Maintain an understanding of relevant healthcare regulations (e.g., False Claims, Anti-Kickback, Anti-Bribery) and Title VII employment laws.
• Serve as the operational leader of Cardinal Health’s Internal Investigations team, including oversight of the reporting hotline and managing several experienced team members.
• Advise on, implement, and continuously assess practical investigation protocols and technologies to ensure consistent, efficient processes that proactively identify and mitigate risk across the evolving enterprise.
• Partner and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, including HR, legal, and business leaders.
• Exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive matters and escalate appropriately.
• Identify, analyze, and address compliance issues and communicate such to stakeholders.
• Monitor trends, provide insights, and report on program effectiveness to senior leadership.
• Oversee budgeting, tracking, status reporting, and managing to timelines.

Qualifications

• Ideally targeting individuals with 8+ years of experience in investigations, compliance, or legal roles (preferred).
• Experience working in the healthcare industry, strongly preferred.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) preferred but not required; advanced degree, or relevant certification in compliance or investigations, is a plus.
• Self-motivated and independent, but able to discern when matters should be escalated and when further guidance is needed.
• Strong understanding of healthcare regulations and investigation best practices and tools (preferred).
• Experience leading teams and implementing change, strongly preferred
• Superior organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Project management experience, specifically managing multiple high exposure and fast-paced projects at the same time.
• Ability to triage and manage time-sensitive matters simultaneously and effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including ability to translate legal and compliance requirements.
• Organizational acumen with the ability to tailor recommendations based on audience.

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Anticipated Salary Range $137,300 - $211,200 USD

Bonus Eligible - Yes

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: 02/10/2026 * 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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