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Overview of Data Management and Governance at Cardinal Health

The Data & Analytics Function is vital for overseeing the entire analytics life-cycle, aimed at identifying, analyzing, and presenting insights that empower business decisions and seize opportunities for competitive advantage. This function is responsible for managing analytic data platforms, implementing reporting/business intelligence solutions, and applying sophisticated quantitative modeling.

Data Management and Governance focuses on guiding data assets, ensuring robust data strategy, quality, standards, and service levels. This includes acquiring, validating, standardizing, enriching, protecting, and disseminating both structured and unstructured data for business use. Governance establishes and enforces policies, standards, and metrics to guarantee the efficient application of trusted data and statistical models in alignment with regulatory and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The Data Management and Governance Advisor will be part of the Digital Solutions - GMPD Data and Analytics Management team, serving as a Data Governance Specialist. This role will act as a Data Steward and change agent, closely collaborating with Data Owners, Business Stakeholders, Data Leads, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to:

• Implement data governance initiatives using the Data Governance Playbook.
• Partner with Data Owners and stakeholders to set and achieve targets for data management maturity and data quality index.
• Document and maintain data ownership, prioritization, and the criticality of data elements.
• Capture and uphold metadata and data lineage using specialized technical tools.
• Identify opportunities to enhance data quality through analysis, remediation, process controls, and technological solutions.
• Present findings in Working Groups and Leadership meetings for alignment and endorsement.
• Create and oversee current and future state data flows, identifying dependencies and integration points.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in data management, governance, healthcare, and/or supply chain preferred.
• Process-oriented mindset with experience in process mapping.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills for collaboration across various teams and leadership levels.
• Proven analytical abilities with experience in problem-solving and resolving complex issues.
• Familiarity with Data Governance and Quality Technologies (SAP, Collibra, GCP, etc.) preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in data extraction, manipulation, analysis, and visualization using Excel, Python, SQL, and Alteryx; experience with Power-Automate and RPA tools is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of Cardinal Health business processes and systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrate personal courage and resilience.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Trusted to act ethically and effectively.

Knowledge of Data Management Processes

• Understanding of data structures and elements.
• Familiarity with data management principles, metadata management, and data administration.
• Knowledge of and ability to drive data governance, data quality, and remediation processes.
• Understanding of data modeling, data lineage, and data usage considerations.
• Ability to comprehend the business context, high-level technical solutions, and related data lifecycle.
• Expertise in navigating a complex data landscape to gather and analyze data using key tools and systems.

Expectations at This Level

• Applies extensive knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities across various projects.
• May contribute to policy and procedure development.
• Works on complex, large-scale projects.
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of challenging problems.
• Generates innovative solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
• Independently completes work, receiving general guidance on new tasks.
• Work is reviewed to ensure alignment with objectives.
• May serve as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.

Anticipated Salary Range: $80,900 - $103,950

Bonus Eligibility: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a comprehensive range of benefits and programs to promote health and well-being.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off plan.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• 401k savings plan.
• Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Work-life resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• Healthy lifestyle programs.

Application Deadline: 1/20/2026. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors, including geographical location, education, experience, skills, and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Encouragement is extended to candidates who are back-to-work, individuals with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans to apply.

Cardinal Health is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. We celebrate our differences to create better solutions for our customers, ensuring all employees can express their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.