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Cardinal Health

Business Development Executive - Regulatory Drug Development

Cardinal Health, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Position Summary: For nearly five decades, Cardinal Health Regulatory Sciences’ industry‑trained regulatory consultants have provided expertise and guidance to help pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies get their products to market. Our regulatory and product development strategies are designed to reduce the risk of failure and increase financial returns. We provide efficient scientific and regulatory consulting services throughout the full product lifecycle from molecular discovery to FDA approval & full commercialization to product retirement and generic intrusion. Cardinal Health Regulatory Sciences ensures the continued success of obtaining approval in the fastest possible time at the most cost‑effective price point creating a foundation for your brand for post‑approval success in obtaining the greatest market share possible.

Director, Business Development is a high‑profile position focused on new business development (hunting) within biopharma and medical device companies as well as managing the sales process effectively through to closure and beyond. The primary responsibility is to drive sales and services to new and existing clients, maximizing customer value and satisfaction and enhancing the customer buying experience by aligning complex product solutions and services with key customer initiatives. Due to the complex nature of the industry, it is critical this leader has successful experience as a highly consultative sales professional in a scientific arena navigating complex and long sales cycles in a highly regulated environment.

The Business is a life‑cycle consulting firm comprised of 160+ full‑time scientific and regulatory experts who provide consulting services in a myriad of capacities, including:

Global Regulatory Strategy Development

Global Regulatory Affairs

Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls Development

Nonclinical Development and Consulting

Clinical Development and Research

Medical Writing

Regulatory Publishing

Dossier Services

Submission Authoring & Filing

Quality Review Standards

Drug, Biologic (IV, Injectable) and Medical Device Development

Regulatory Outsourcing

Pharmaceutical Compliance

Product Lifecycle Management

Initial Molecular Discovery

Investigational New Drug Application

Label Expansion

State Licensing

Regulatory Training & Ongoing Support

Regulatory Sciences is a division of Specialty Solutions within Cardinal Health’s Pharmaceutical Segment. This position reports to the Sales Director and is a remote, field‑based position with travel up to 25%.

Territory: Western United States

Responsibilities

Grow top line sales and revenue

Understand territory target client prospects and current accounts; develop a strategy in partnership with the sales team and leadership to grow both

Cross pollinate clients with other Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions products and service lines and make appropriate introductions

Support efforts to develop and introduce new product and service categories/offerings

Maintain and continually learn the firm’s services to better position and add incremental value

Utilize comprehensive business and market data for multiple and or complex categories to identify expansion opportunities

Develop a national account strategy; identify national accounts and execute on the strategy

Negotiate complex RFPs and contract proposals

Independently define projects, establish budgets and identify participants; take appropriate risks to grow top and bottom‑line revenues

Consult with management, when needed

Understand long‑term project objectives and work collaboratively with internal operations and strategy teams to define project scope, pricing and to operationalize

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

10+ years of specific healthcare service provider sales experience preferred

Experience calling on Pharma, Biotech and Medical Device/Medical Diagnostics with success

Experience selling consulting, drug development, regulatory services preferred

Highly organized

Able to manage multiple clients and sales processes at different stages

Regulatory experience is highly preferred

Ability to travel up to 25% within the territory (Western United States)

Anticipated salary range: $105,600 – $162,500

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: 12/20/2025. 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.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Business Development and Sales

Industries Hospitals and Health Care, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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