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What Security contributes to Cardinal Health The Cardinal Health Global Security teams are responsible for designing, developing, and implementing procedures, programs, processes, and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements. Additional responsibilities include mitigating risks to the company, its employees, the environment, and the communities in which it does business. Job Summary Key requirements for the Security Manager (RSM) are to support risk mitigation to company assets, some of which include employees, visitors, products, reputation, facilities, and the communities in which we do business. This role must develop relationships with all levels of the organization and be prepared to provide solutions to stakeholders in a timely and professional manner. The person should be practical, proactive, and innovative, to ensure the Global Security department’s objectives and security industry best practices are communicated and executed. To ensure all department goals are met/exceeded, the Security Manager will partner with the Regional Security Director (RSD) team, with additional collaboration amongst all department team members, multiple corporate functions, business unit leaders, and external partners. Responsibilities Program Implementation and Management – 80% Lead the development and implementation of a new Healthcare Security Program designed to protect practitioners, patients, and critical medical assets across a national network of healthcare practice locations. Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for practices, identifying gaps in physical security, access control, and emergency procedures. Partner with HR, EHS, Security Technology, and Practice Operations to define and train staff on incident reporting, de‑escalation, and patient/visitor management protocols. Build and mentor a network of Security Coordinators (SCs) ensuring access and understanding of necessary tools and information to optimize the role. Develop scalable project plans, timelines, and key performance indicators for the rollout of the Healthcare Security Program, ensuring alignment with enterprise security strategy and compliance standards. Serve as the program project manager, coordinating between cross‑functional teams to implement healthcare‑specific security technology and procedures. Benchmark with peers at other companies, including competitors, on program trends and activities. Training – 20% Develop and deliver specialized healthcare security training for practitioners and support staff, including active threat response, patient interaction safety, and security awareness. Partner with clinical educators to ensure training integrates seamlessly into existing healthcare compliance, licensing requirements, and onboarding programs. Support crisis management planning and exercises in conjunction with a cross‑functional team. Travel and Location Requires approximately 45% travel (varies based on business need). Willingness to travel to various meetings, facilities or locations including overnight trips. Security Manager role is remote, but preferred location is within reasonable distance of a major airport. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree within the following fields of study: Business, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, or Security Management preferred. ASIS CPP or IAHSS CHPA certification preferred. Minimum 5 years’ experience within healthcare security management is strongly preferred, particularly in environments such as medical offices, clinics, or ambulatory care centers. Proven ability to build a security program from inception, including program design, stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and implementation. Strong project management skills with demonstrated success leading multi‑phase security program deployments across geographically dispersed or regulated healthcare settings. Adaptability and application of experience within evolving organizational and healthcare environments. Experience guiding cross‑functional healthcare and business teams to align operational, clinical, and security priorities. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills. Experience presenting to audiences at all organizational levels, including senior executives. Capability to design and implement security programs specific to healthcare environments, balancing patient safety, practitioner access, and asset protection. Experience building or maturing security programs for multi‑site healthcare practices, including compliance with all regulatory standards. Risk assessment skill within clinical environments, identifying vulnerabilities associated with patient‑facing spaces, treatment areas, and controlled substances. Collaboration with healthcare operations leaders to develop protocols that protect company employees and assets while maintaining continuity of care. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Inclusive leadership skills to achieve desired results in a highly matrixed work environment, and proven track record of exceeding stakeholder expectations. High self‑directed capability managing multiple workstreams while maintaining alignment with enterprise goals. Track record of designing, implementing, and maintaining security programs that align with recognized industry best practices, establishing foundational frameworks for new or evolving healthcare environments. Experience developing and implementing policies, standards, and training to protect clinical environments, conducting gap assessments and deploying sustainable security controls to mitigate risk. Ability to establish and sustain cross‑functional partnerships with both enterprise and local healthcare leadership to develop scalable security initiatives, leading multi‑disciplinary workstreams that align clinical operations, facilities, security technology, and compliance teams around unified risk mitigation strategies and measurable program goals. Sound judgment, analytical problem‑solving, and innovation in developing practical, cost‑effective solutions that deliver measurable results. Trusted advisor to healthcare and business leaders, providing clear and proactive communication about emerging threats, security trends, and compliance requirements, translating complex security concepts into operational guidance supporting patient care and business continuity. Ability to articulate the business value of security initiatives and influence stakeholders across all levels to drive adoption and sustainment of healthcare security programs. Agility to course‑correct program needs, adapting strategies, timelines, and methodologies based on lessons learned and shifting risk landscapes. Calm, decisive leadership during critical incidents, maintaining clear communication and proactive decision making in high‑stress or patient‑impacting situations. Track record establishing and maintaining relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement/emergency agencies and security and risk mitigation service providers. Dedication to integrity and ethical behavior. Salary Range Anticipated salary range: $87,700–$125,300 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) 401(k) 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 Application window anticipated to close: 11/30/2025 *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. EEO Statement 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 or 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr ISACA

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