Director, AI Strategy – Business Transformation

Cardinal Health

. Own and drive execution of the AI and business transformation roadmap, aligning priorities with business strategy, operational needs, client opportunities, and enterprise direction .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $118,200 - $199,980 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading AI and business transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on developing business cases, driving change management, and delivering measurable outcomes in healthcare environments. Possesses technical fluency in AI, automation, and digital platforms, effectively bridging business and technology teams.

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AI Transformation LeadershipBusiness Case DevelopmentChange Management StrategiesCross-Functional Team LeadershipHealthcare Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Business TransformationDigital ModernizationAutomationAI-Enabled InitiativesData AnalyticsROI MeasurementSolution DesignWorkflow RedesignImplementation StrategyValue Realization

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationRelationship ManagementInfluencing Senior LeadersFacilitationStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Digital PlatformsAI TechnologiesAutomation ToolsAnalytics SolutionsChange Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

AI Transformation CertificationProgram Management CertificationAgile Delivery CertificationDigital Transformation CertificationChange Management Certification

Industry Keywords

HealthcarePatient ServicesPharmaceutical ManufacturingSpecialty PharmacyPharmacy Benefit Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and drive execution of the AI and business transformation roadmap, aligning priorities with business strategy, operational needs, client opportunities, and enterprise direction
Identify and prioritize AI, automation, digital, data, and technology-enabled opportunities based on business value, feasibility, scalability, and strategic alignment
Develop business cases, investment recommendations, success measures, and governance for priority transformation initiatives
Lead high-priority initiatives from concept through implementation, adoption, value realization, and scale
Partner with Operations, IT, Product & Delivery, Advanced Analytics, PMO and enterprise COE teams to translate business needs into scalable solutions
Engage in solution design and execution, working across functional boundaries to resolve dependencies, challenge constraints, and maintain momentum
Ensure transformation initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes, including productivity, quality, capacity, growth, employee experience, client value, and patient experience
Lead change-management strategies covering leadership alignment, communications, training, workflow redesign, adoption, and sustainability
Build AI fluency and transformation capabilities across the organization, helping leaders and teams adopt new technologies and ways of working
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, establishing clear priorities, accountabilities, and measures of success
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and represent Sonexus Access and Patient Support in Cardinal Health AI, innovation, and transformation forums
Support client-facing strategy and solution discussions where AI and transformation capabilities can strengthen the client value proposition

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience preferred
Experience leading complex business transformation, digital modernization, automation, and AI-enabled initiatives within healthcare organizations, ideally across patient services, pharmaceutical manufacturing, specialty pharmacy, or pharmacy benefit management (PBM) environments
Demonstrated ability to move initiatives from strategy and business case through implementation, adoption, value realization, and scale
Experience leading and developing teams in a complex, matrixed organization
Strong business and financial acumen, including developing business cases, prioritizing investments, and measuring ROI
Technical fluency across AI, automation, data, analytics, and digital platforms, with the ability to effectively bridge business and technology teams
Proven ability to influence senior leaders, lead cross-functional teams, navigate ambiguity, and drive decisions across organizational boundaries
Experience leading organizational change associated with technology-enabled transformation
Strong executive communication, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-management skills
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment
Experience in healthcare, patient services, patient access, specialty pharmacy, life sciences, or pharmaceutical services
Experience implementing or scaling AI-enabled workflows, automation, analytics, or digital capabilities
Experience supporting client-facing strategy, solutions, or implementations
Relevant certifications in AI transformation, program management, agile delivery, digital transformation, or change management
Dallas, Texas-based preferred; candidates outside the area must be able to travel approximately twice monthly

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligible
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