Principal, IT Business Systems (Supply Chain and Manufacturing Strategy)

Cardinal Health • Denver, CO • 2h ago

What IT Business Systems contributes to Cardinal Health

This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value. The Principal, IT Business Systems will serve as the primary technology owner and strategic partner for the organization's Manufacturing and Supply Chain. This role combines strong functional expertise, technical fluency, and business engagement.

The ideal candidate will act as a trusted advisor to manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain leaders-ensuring system stability, high-quality enhancements, and continuous improvement that drives operational excellence. This leader will oversee solution design, development quality, roadmap alignment, and cross-functional integration-championing best practices, driving user adoption, and ensuring the Business Systems technology portfolio remains reliable, scalable assets for the enterprise.

Location - Open to candidates nationwide who would work in a fully remote capacity

Responsibilities

Strategic Technology Leadership: Develop and execute the long-term vision and roadmap for business systems platforms, including ERP, MES and related systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.

Business Systems Management: Oversee the design, configuration, testing, deployment, and maintenance of property management systems. Lead evaluation and selection of new software, modules and integrations to support evolving business needs.

Business Process Optimization: Partner with senior executives to identify opportunities for process improvement and digital transformation. Direct the development of workflow strategies, automation initiatives, and system enhancements to maximize efficiency and scalability.

Governance & Compliance: Establish and enforce standards for systems development, data integrity, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Ensure adherence to organizational policies and technology governance frameworks.

Executive Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on technology strategy, emerging trends, and system capabilities. Communicate complex technical concepts in business terms to influence decision-making.

Mentorship & Development: Support and mentor managers and individual contributors responsible for Business Systems and related platforms. Support talent development, succession planning, and performance management to build organizational capability.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Champion innovation by staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Lead initiatives that leverage technology to create competitive advantage and enhance customer experience.

Qualifications

Ideally targeting individuals who bring 10+ years' experience with Life Sciences Manufacturing Systems, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Product Labeling Systems, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and related platforms, highly preferred

Ideally targeting individuals with relevant work experience in sectors such as healthcare, life sciences manufacturing, pharma, R&D (highly preferred)

Relevant certifications (e.g., CTL, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma), a plus

Experience leading integrations between ERP with MES, WMS, and external systems via API, EDI, and other middleware tools, preferred

Experience with Agile development methodologies, preferred

Strong experience in SAP ECC/S4, preferred

Strong analytical skills to diagnose root causes and optimize transportation processes

Ability to interpret discrete manufacturing processes and trade-related data to recommend improvements

Proven experience leading projects or workstreams, including planning, requirements gathering, stakeholder coordination, execution oversight, and post-implementation support

Strong project leadership capabilities, including managing timelines, risks, and deliverables

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage cross-functional teams and external partners

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Strong problem-solving mindset and customer service orientation

Anticipated Salary Range $135,400 - $228,910 USD

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 : 05/01/2026 * 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.

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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