Cardinal Health

Manager, Acute Pricing Strategy

Cardinal Health$106K — $152K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant experience preferred in a matrixed organization
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field required
  • Track record of achieving results and communicating strategy clearly
  • Experience in developing profit-generation strategies with business leaders
  • Strong executive presence for communication and influencing
  • Excellent critical-thinking skills for strategic and tactical balance
  • Strong leadership skills to navigate complex business problems

Responsibilities

  • Develop market opportunity assessments using data from multiple sources
  • Determine pricing strategies tailored to each class of trade
  • Advise on standard class-of-trade-specific pricing for SOURCE
  • Create standard offer designs with profitability targets
  • Oversee application of standard offers by Deal Management
  • Advise Commercial teams on pricing decisions and RFPs
  • Monitor price performance and recommend changes based on analytics

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description

Job Summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Manager of Acute and CHC Pricing Strategy to lead pricing strategy and key commercial excellence efforts across the Acute and CHC classes of trade, including SPD, PD, and IDS opportunities. This role will collaborate closely with business unit leaders and partner with key segment functions, including Marketing, Sales, Sourcing, FP&A, and Operations. The position reports directly to the Director of Acute and CHC Revenue Management.

Responsibilities

Pricing Guidelines

  • Market opportunity: Develops a quantified view of market opportunity for products and services at the class-of-trade level using data from multiple sources.

  • Strategic approach: Determines class-of-trade-specific pricing strategies, including customer segmentation, customer life-cycle pricing, adjustment and exception guardrails, and related approaches across products including brand, generic, SPD, full-line specialty, and non-Rx.

  • SOURCE pricing advisory: Advises on standard class-of-trade-specific SOURCE pricing to ensure alignment with broader strategy.

  • Standard offer design: Creates standard offer designs and target profitability expectations for each class of trade, with input from Deal Management.

  • Standard offer oversight: Oversees the application of standard offer design by Deal Management.

Commercial Team Advisory

  • Deal advisory: Acts as a key advisor to Commercial teams on pricing decisions and provides input on strategically important deals, including RFP responses, quoting, and proposal design.

  • Value communication: Provides guidance to Commercial teams on communicating the value of deals to customers by class of trade.

  • Price performance monitoring: Recommends post-deal price changes based on pricing performance analytics conducted by Customer Analytics & Market Insights.

  • Analytical guidance: Provides guidance to Customer Analytics & Market Insights on profitability goal setting, ongoing attainment tracking, ad hoc diagnostics, root-cause insights, and the identification of winning sales behaviors.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant experience, preferred, including demonstrated success leading within a matrixed organization, preferred.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field required, preferred.

  • Proven track record of achieving results and clearly communicating vision, strategy, and priorities.

  • Experience partnering closely with business and sales leaders to develop profit-generation strategies and introduce new approaches into the marketplace.

  • Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate across all levels and functions and influence senior leaders on key decisions.

  • Excellent critical-thinking skills with the ability to balance strategic frameworks, tactical execution, and analytic rigor.

  • Strong personal drive to excel and model high standards for teams across the organization.

  • Operational discipline and rigor to drive smarter engagement and stronger connectivity across Revenue Management teams, key partners, and company leaders.

  • Curiosity and initiative to identify opportunities that grow enterprise profitability.

  • Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to bring professionals together to solve complex business problems.

What is expected of you and others at this level

  • Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals.

  • Contributes to the development of functional strategy.

  • Makes decisions that have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers.

  • Interacts with internal and external leaders, including senior management.

  • Influences others in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships.

Anticipated salary range: $106,700 - $152,400

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: 11/04/2026 *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.

About Cardinal Health

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Cardinal Health Careers

Joining Cardinal Health means becoming part of a team committed to pushing the boundaries of healthcare innovation and leadership. As a global leader in healthcare services and products, we offer unparalleled job opportunities designed to empower your career growth. Work You’ll Do At Cardinal Health, we are dedicated to creating an environment where professionals can thrive through diverse training and robust career development. We believe in fostering a culture that values diversity and drives innovation. Lead in a Dynamic Field Take a leading role in the healthcare industry with Cardinal Health. Our team is at the forefront of developing solutions that improve patient care and reduce costs. With positions ranging from logistics and operations to advanced analytics and pharmaceutical development, your work will directly impact lives around the world. Join Our Inclusive Team Be part of a culture that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Cardinal Health, we understand that unique perspectives lead to innovative ideas and better decision-making. Innovate with Us Our commitment to innovation is fundamental. Cardinal Health is a place where you can work with cutting-edge technology and collaborate with industry experts to deliver solutions that make healthcare safer and more effective. Grow Your Career Cardinal Health supports your professional growth with comprehensive benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and a clear path to advancement. From leadership programs to internships, we provide the tools to build your skills and advance your career. Explore Job Opportunities Whether you’re looking for an internship, a full-time position, or a leadership role, Cardinal Health offers a range of employment options to help you meet your career goals. Our hiring process is designed to match your skills and interests with the right opportunities within our company. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that align with your skills and interests. We are always looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights—all from the people who work here. Networking and Professional Development Enhance your career with our networking events, professional development sessions, and comprehensive benefits designed to boost your career journey. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Cardinal Health. Join Cardinal Health today and be part of a team that’s dedicated to improving the future of healthcare. Explore our careers page to find out how you can contribute to our mission and advance your professional journey.
Learn more about Cardinal Health
Size
47,300 employees
Market Cap
$20.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$156.4 billion
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