Manager, Communications Business Partner, U.S. Medical Products and Services

Company: Cardinal Health
Location: Dublin
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Manager, Communications Business Partner, U.S. Medical Products and Services OH-Dublin-Cardinal Place West What Communications Business Partners contributes to Cardinal Health Communications Business Partners are responsible for developing and implementing strategies/plans focused on communications management, customer satisfaction, executive counseling and business performance.

• Creates, manages and executes communication strategies and tactics in support of business objectives.
• Demonstrates and applies advanced knowledge of communications principles and methodologies.
• Counsels and collaborates with business leaders and stakeholders, to execute strategies/plans that meet business needs.
• Develops effective messaging strategies to support the needs of the business in conjunction with internal and/or external resources.
• Demonstrates and applies knowledge of communication measurement against objectives and deliverables.
• Possesses strong written and verbal communications skills. Role summary: Deeply embedded business partner who understands business needs and priorities to effectively design, implement and measure internal and external communication strategies that advance priorities while protecting business/company reputation.-- Focus: Internal and external communication strategies to drive the FY growth priorities of the Medical Products, Laboratory, Wavemark and OptiFreight Logistics businesses Collaborates with: Enterprise Marketing, Corporate External Affairs, Government Relations, Digital Marketing Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a trusted partner for the business; align communications work to business objectives to drive growth and measurable results. Build relationships with and drive consensus among key business leaders and cross-functional partners to deliver meaningful results
  • Develop and execute on proactive communication plan that covers internal and external strategies to support the business, while protecting and enhancing the reputation of Cardinal Health. The external plan should include media relations, executive speaking engagements, content creation, and social communications to support promotional and thought leadership strategies
  • Build appropriate channels and execute on communication strategies to drive understanding of and excitement for product/service offerings and initiatives among employees (primarily across Medical Solutions employees, but also Segment/Enterprise employees as appropriate) to drive culture (i.e. - spotlight stories of innovation, integrity, inclusiveness, accountability). Also support employees' ability to be brand ambassadors in their communities.
  • Manage issues appropriately to mitigate crises and protect company reputation with collaboration of communications team; assess and engage with thoughtful communications counsel regarding external and internal impact, including development of key messaging, executive/spokesperson coaching, and serving as liaison to the appropriate internal stakeholders (External Affairs, Government Relations, etc.) Qualifications
    • Bachelors degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
    • 8+ years experience in related field, preferred. What is expected of you and others at this level
      • Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
      • Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
      • Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
      • Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
      • Projects may have significant and long-term impact
      • Provides solutions which may set precedent
      • Independently determines method for completion of new projects
      • Receives guidance on overall project objectives
      • Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues 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. To read and review this privacy notice click here

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