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Manager, Federal Government Relations

Washington, DC • On-site

Cardinal Health, Inc.
Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Build, cultivate, and maintain relationships with congressional offices, committees, and stakeholders to support advocacy efforts.

  • Monitor and evaluate proposed federal legislation and regulations, assess their impact, and develop recommendations.

  • Represent the company in trade associations, coalitions, and industry groups to influence policy positions and coordinate advocacy strategies.


Cardinal Health rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 341 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

163rd of 898 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Responsibilities
  • Build, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with congressional offices, committees, and relevant stakeholders to monitor policy developments and support advocacy efforts that align with business objectives.
  • Monitor and evaluate proposed federal legislation and regulations, assess the impact on Cardinal Health and its stakeholders, and develop recommendations and solutions. Track relevant congressional committees, federal agencies, and policy initiatives.
  • Represent Cardinal Health in key trade associations, coalitions, and industry working groups, influencing policy positions and coordinating advocacy strategies that support the company’s priorities.
  • Develop policy analyses, talking points, comment letters, and congressional briefing materials to support leadership engagement and advocacy efforts.
  • Assist in planning and executing executive engagement opportunities with elected officials and government stakeholders.
  • Support the company’s political engagement activities, including PAC events and relationship‑building initiatives with policymakers.
  • This position is located in Washington, D.C.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university strongly preferred.
  • 3–5+ years of experience in federal government relations, public policy, legislative affairs, or a related field strongly preferred.
  • Recent Capitol Hill or administration experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience with healthcare, trade, or supply chain legislative and regulatory issues, as well as applicable governmental agencies and congressional committees.
  • Fluency with political and legislative processes.
What is expected of the Senior Manager role and others at this level
  • Anticipate emerging legislative, regulatory, and political risks and opportunities, developing proactive strategies to support business objectives.
  • Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance organizational objectives.
  • Demonstrate thought leadership and subject matter expertise in key policy areas.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and processes that support Government Relations objectives.
  • Drive the planning and execution of complex short- and long-term projects, working across teams and functions to advance priorities.
  • Mentor and support the development of team members.
  • Consistently exhibit enterprise leadership behaviors, including accountability, collaboration, inclusivity, and commitment to results.

Anticipated salary range: $131,100 - $168,500

Bonus eligible: Yes

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • 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: 10/13/2026

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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About Cardinal Health

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Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions With over 45 years of experience in helping hundreds of hospital and outpatient pharmacies, we provide access to best practice strategies and tactics to control costs, improve workflow and enhance safety. Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions is one of the largest employers of acute-care pharmacist in the United States. Cardinal Health is the employer of choice for pharmacists because we offer a variety of career opportunities in pharmacy leadership, clinical specialties, remote order entry, business management, medication therapy management and more.

Industry

Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Dublin, OH, US

Year founded

1971

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