What Government Relations contributes to Cardinal Health
Government Relations monitors and influences state, federal and international public policy in support of the company's strategic agenda.

Government Relations liaises with government officials and political groups to promote the company's interests and manages the company's political action committee (PAC). In conjunction with the Legal function, this job family also educates business leaders regarding the current and potential impacts of public policies on the business.

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

• Applies judgment within defined parameters

• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects

• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

The Legislative Analyst, Federal Government Relations reports to the Manager, Federal Government Relations and will have a key role in monitoring legislation and regulations that impact Cardinal Health in support of the company's business objectives. This role is one of two positions that Cardinal Health is currently hiring for the Federal Government Relations team. This role will focus on the pharmaceutical segment of the company.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Federal Government Relations team to track legislative issues and monitor key issues as they relate to internal stakeholders.

• Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory proposals, appropriations, and issues that are key to Cardinal Health's pharmaceutical segment.

• Partners with the team to maintain a legislative and regulatory database and supports Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs in researching legislative and regulatory policy matters.

• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to manage research, data collection and analysis to support Government Relations priorities and enhance the company's reputation and positioning on key legislative and regulatory matters.

• Provides bill analysis, research, and monitoring to inform the Government Relations team's work and strategy.  

• Watch and provide detailed reports of relevant congressional hearings and markups.

• In conjunction with Manager, Federal Government Relations, prepare letters, testimony, and memos in collaboration with other Cardinal Health functions, trade associations and stakeholders to achieve acceptable language.

• Participate in trade association calls and meetings and draft detailed summaries.

• Participate in internal planning and policy discussions to ensure broad understanding of the strategic drivers of Cardinal Health's engagement on policy issues.

• Prepare written materials for meetings and follow-up action items.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university highly preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience including experience in policy analysis and the legislative/regulatory process preferred.

• Experienced with healthcare, political, legislative, and regulatory issues, as well as Congress and the executive branch, and applicable governmental agencies.

• Demonstrated writing, editing, and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated success working in a team environment.

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.