Director, Application Development & Maintenance - Pharmacy & Specialty Solutions

Cardinal Health • Phoenix, AZ • 4h ago

What Application Development & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health

Information Technology oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value.

Application Development & Maintenance performs configuration or coding to develop, enhance and sustain the organization's software systems in a cross-functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices. This job family programs and configures end user applications, systems, databases and websites to achieve the organization's internal needs and externally-facing business needs. Application Development & Maintenance partners with business leaders, investigates user needs and conducts regular assessments, maintenance and enhancements of existing applications.

Job Summary

The Director, Application Development & Maintenance - Pharmacy & Specialty Solutions will lead technology strategy, delivery, and operational excellence for pharmacy solutions and specialty distribution platforms supporting nationwide pharmacy, distribution, and patient-support operations. This person will drive modernization, reliability, and scalability across mission-critical pharmacy applications, workflow platforms, and integration ecosystems.

Responsibilities

Oversee end to end technology delivery for pharmacy solutions, including systems supporting medication fulfillment, central fill operations, specialty distribution, and pharmacy workflow tools.

Direct teams accountable for operational support, platform enhancements, and stability improvements across products such as Cloverleaf, MOMs, DCOA, IDS BOSS and other clinical and pharmacy applications.

Lead the technology roadmap and execution for specialty distribution systems, including compliance, DSCSA, system integrations, application rationalization, and ongoing platform modernization.

Manage build/run teams responsible for distribution center and pharmacy operations technology, including legacy system decommissioning and migration to modern platforms.

Ensure 24/7 Tier I support coverage for call center and technical operations, driving service excellence and timely incident resolution.

Partner with business and clinical stakeholders to define strategic priorities, align technology investments, and deliver high value solutions that improve patient safety, productivity, and operational performance.

Provide strong people leadership across engineering, product, and support teams...building talent, strengthening capabilities, and ensuring high performance culture.

Establish and maintain governance, performance metrics, and continuous improvement processes across all supported platforms and services.

Stabilize the operational landscape of the technology platforms

Leverage AI and Automation to improve the efficiencies of the teams, deliverables, and support

Qualifications

12+ years of experience, preferred

Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

Proven experience leading technology teams in healthcare, pharmacy operations, or large scale distribution/logistics environments

Strong background in application lifecycle management, system integration, and complex platform support

Experience with regulated environments, including DSCSA or other pharmaceutical compliance requirements

Demonstrated success in transforming legacy technology environments and leading cross functional modernization initiatives

What is expected of you and others at this level

Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors

Manages an organizational budget

Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals

Assists in the development of functional strategy

Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers

Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management

Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships

Anticipated salary range: $135,400 - $228,910

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: 3/14/26 *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.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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. 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.

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