Manager State Government Relations

What Government Relations contributes to Cardinal Health

Government Relations monitors and influences state, federal and international public policy in support of the company's strategic agenda.

Government Relations liaises with government officials and political groups to promote the company's interests and manages the company's political action committee (PAC). In conjunction with the Legal function, this job family also educates business leaders regarding the current and potential impacts of public policies on the business.

The Manager, Government Relations reports to the Director, State Government Relations and is reasonable for tracking, monitoring, and advocating on behalf of Cardinal Health.

Responsibilties:

• Reporting to the Director, State Government Relations, the Manager, State Government Relations will work with Government Relations team, Regulatory, Legal, and business units to monitor and evaluate proposed state legislation and regulations, while identifying public policy issues, assessing the impact on Cardinal Health and our stakeholders, and developing recommendations and/or recommended solutions.
• Prepares letters, testimony, and memos in collaboration with other company representatives, trade associations and stakeholders to achieve acceptable legislative language.
• For assigned states, the Manager, Government Relations will act as the primary company liaison. Develop and maintain relationships with members of the legislature, state regulators and other state agencies.
• Plan and organize meetings and tours with state legislators, regulators, key stakeholders, and others.
• Manage trade association memberships in order to advance legislation favorable to corporate strategic initiatives.
• Collaborates with other stakeholders to advance these positions.
• Participate on ad hoc committees for trade associations to represent Cardinal Health’s interests.
• Participate in internal senior-level long-range planning and policy discussions to ensure broad understanding of the strategic drivers of the company’s engagement on policy issues.
• Prepare substantive written materials for the meetings and follow-up action items.
• Present to business units and executive leadership regarding policy trends that may impact Cardinal Health.
• This position is located in Dublin, Ohio
• This position will require up to 40% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from accredited college or university preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on experience including significant experience in policy analysis and the legislative/regulatory process preferred
• State legislature or Capitol Hill experience preferred.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
• Projects may have significant and long-term impact
• Provides solutions which may set precedent
• Independently determines method for completion of new projects
• Receives guidance on overall project objectives
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $105,400 - $135,300

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: 1/20/2026 *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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