
location_on1124, Bratton Street, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39203, United States
Corporate Development and Strategy provides the leadership, direction, and expertise necessary to drive business strategy, strategic management disciplines, and business analytics. This function supports Cardinal Health's mission, vision, and valuation objectives through close collaboration with business leaders. The team is responsible for strategic oversight and leadership direction within the Corporate Development function, ensuring the company's growth initiatives align with its broader goals.
The Director, Corporate Development will serve as a key member of this highly visible and impactful team. This role focuses on M&A deal execution, upstream inorganic strategic planning, deal approval processes, and deal structuring and negotiations. You will work extensively with external stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams, supporting business and executive leadership in deal evaluation, execution, and venture portfolio strategy.
As part of a rapidly evolving environment, you will be expected to flourish while leveraging exceptional analytical and relationship-building skills. The position involves providing leadership to managers and experienced professional staff, managing organizational budgets, and developing policies to achieve strategic goals. Your decisions will have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers, requiring you to interact with senior management and persuade others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships.
Candidates interested in this opportunity are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible, as the application window is anticipated to close on June 12, 2026.
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.
We encourage candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and Veterans to apply. 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.
Work model: On-site
1124, Bratton Street, Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39203, United States
Jackson, Mississippi
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related field. Advanced degree.
Skills: Financial Modeling, Valuation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Deal Structuring, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Project Management, Negotiation.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or related field preferred.