Sr. Product Marketing Specialist, Surgical Essentials

This position is remote and can be based anywhere within the United States.

What Product & Solutions Marketing contributes to Cardinal Health

Product Marketing is responsible for defining the product and market strategy through assessing customer needs, market conditions and competition.  Marketing implements the strategy through developing, commercializing and monitoring the appropriate products and services.

Products & Solutions Marketing is responsible for defining the product/service and market strategy and life cycle management including customer need identification, market research, product or service offering, pricing, positioning, promotion, branding and distribution to drive customer loyalty, sales growth and improved profitability.

Job Summary

This Sr. Product Marketing Specialist role will have Commercial U.S. (Downstream) and Global Portfolio (Upstream) focus of select product lines under the Cardinal Health Brand Surgical Essentials category.

This role will support the development of the global product strategy, counsel and assist international commercial marketers in their tactics specific to their region, while also carrying out the tactics necessary to achieve performance targets their responsible for in the Commercial U.S. region.

Responsibilities

• Translates market and customer needs into clearly defined goals, objectives, strategies, and tactics to drive sales & profitability for the business.
• Utilize strong financial acumen and analytical skills, understands and can demonstrate sound thought processes as it relates to pricing, deal structure and assessing financial implications.
• Support and launch commercial tactics such as collateral development, content management, and tradeshow planning.
• Accountable for gaining and driving cross functional support from all stakeholders.
• Execute primary and secondary research to drive portfolio/product decisions and identify market opportunities for preferred product offerings in targeted segments and channels.
• Support assessment of manufacturers and suppliers to optimize product sourcing mix and portfolio profitability.
• Work closely with global, regional, and cross-functional partners to drive strategic portfolio plans, global manufacturing and supply chain alignment, global commercial enablement, and franchise brand management.
• Understand and manage product supply, quality, labeling, and specifications for existing products.
• Ensure that promotional, launch, and marketing activities align with overall portfolio strategy.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience, preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Healthcare or medical product management experience, preferred.
• Financial acumen with an ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Experience with Oracle Agile and SAP, preferred.
• Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Capable of multitasking and prioritization to deliver on business commitments. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks.
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity.
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve.
• Apply judgment within defined parameters.
• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.

Anticipated salary range: $68,500 - $82,000

Bonus eligible: No

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: 02/20/2026 *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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