Director, New Solutions Development – Pharmaceutical Distribution

Cardinal Health

. Set the strategic direction for the New Solutions Development function .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $137,400 - $232,320 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading new solutions development initiatives, managing solutions portfolios, and executing business cases to drive revenue growth and optimize offerings. Strong ability to collaborate across functions and develop talent within a high-performance culture.

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New Solutions DevelopmentProduct ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentTeam LeadershipCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Product DevelopmentProduct MarketingFinancial ModelingPerformance TrackingStage-Gate ProcessLifecycle ManagementMarket AnalysisCustomer-Facing SolutionsGovernanceOptimization

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCoachingEngagement

Industry Keywords

Health SystemsRetail PharmaciesPharmacy Classes of TradeMatrixed EnvironmentSoftware Development MethodologiesProject Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the strategic direction for the New Solutions Development function
Lead new solutions development initiatives from ideation through launch
Own and evolve the stage-gate process and solutions lifecycle management framework
Develop, prioritize, and actively manage a pipeline of new solution ideas and lifecycle management opportunities
Analyze market trends, competitive positioning, and Voice of Customer results to identify emerging opportunities
Partner with IT and internal subject matter experts to define technical requirements for new solutions
Partner with marketing and sales teams on go-to-market strategy, launch readiness, and customer adoption
Drive execution of financial commitments and business cases, including revenue growth, cost savings, and performance tracking
Monitor performance of existing programs and solutions and identify opportunities to enhance value, optimize offerings, or rationalize the portfolio
Enable transitions of new solutions to operational owners
Lead key cross-functional strategic initiatives, ensuring clarity of ownership, timelines, risks, and outcomes
Build and sustain a high-performance culture, leading through change and driving engagement
Develop, retain, and empower talent through coaching and professional development
Report to the Vice President, Marketing – Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
12+ years of experience in product development, product management, product marketing or a closely-related field preferred
Experience in development of customer-facing solutions supporting health systems, retail pharmacies and other pharmacy classes of trade preferred
Experience managing solutions portfolios, including prioritization, governance, and optimization
Robust experience developing and executing business cases, financial models, and performance tracking for new programs or solutions
Team leadership experience including experience leading other people leaders is strongly preferred
Experience partnering in a matrixed environment and collaborating with senior leaders across Sales, Finance, IT, Operations, Marketing, Legal and Compliance
Background in software and/or product development methodologies or project management preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel as needed, estimated 10-15%

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