Job Summary
The Enterprise Architect (Pharma Segment) is a strategic technology leader who aligns enterprise architecture with Cardinal Health’s business objectives to deliver measurable value. This role combines deep technical expertise with business acumen to define and execute architecture strategies that accelerate speed to market and optimize total cost of ownership.
The EA brings thought leadership and hands-on guidance across Customer Engagement (omni-channel selling), Supply Chain, Omni-channel Order Management, and Finance & Accounting processes. By shaping strategy, influencing investment decisions, and driving innovative designs, the EA ensures technology initiatives enable compelling customer experiences and operational excellence.
As a visible leader within Enterprise Architecture and GTBS, this individual champions modern, extensible architectures, fosters continuous improvement, and introduces innovative solutions that maximize business effectiveness and strengthen Cardinal Health’s competitive edge.
Responsibilities
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Strategic Alignment: Translate business drivers into enterprise architecture requirements; align technology strategy with business goals and financial planning.
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Architecture Leadership: Design next-generation architectures across business, application, data, and technology domains to enable agility, low TCO, and speed to market.
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Roadmaps & Standards: Develop IT strategies, architecture roadmaps, reference architectures leveraging Emerging technologies like AI & ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and enforce standards, patterns, and governance.
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Solution Delivery: Build extensible solution architectures; ensure adherence during implementation; lead collaboration across business, data, integration, infrastructure, and security teams.
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Innovation & Research: Monitor emerging technologies, analyze industry trends, and recommend innovative approaches; provide thought leadership on adoption.
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Risk & ROI Analysis: Evaluate solutions considering risk, ROI, schedule, and budget; communicate and influence toward future-state architectures.
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Vendor & Tool Management: Participate in RFPs, vendor evaluations, and sourcing; assess pricing models and upgrade/retirement plans. Conduct research and deliver key insights on selected software vendors, including but not limited to, changing pricing models, negative industry behaviors, and upgrade/retirement plans that may influence our software purchase and renewal strategies. Raise risks and concerns as they arise with key incumbent vendors to ensure the opportunity for GTBS to review and act as needed
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Education & Communication: Promote EA processes and outcomes; create training materials and technical position papers; lead communication plans.
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Governance & Compliance: Establish guiding principles for solution decisions; maintain technology vision and standards across projects.
Qualifications
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8-12 years of experience, preferred
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Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
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Experience with building and delivering Large Scale Business/Technology Transformation Custom Built and Package implementation projects in multiple business areas (Direct to Consumer Selling Channels, Omni-channel Order Management, ERP, Warehouse Mgmt, Billing, Master Data preferred)
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Excellent understanding of the web technology stack (e.g., TCP / IP, HTTP, HTML, JavaScript, RESTful APIs).
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Excellent Experience in a programing language like Python or Java is preferred.
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Significant experience with several of the following technologies: Vertex AI, Large Language Models, Angular, React, Spring Boot, Cloud Spanner, Big Query, Oracle, SQL Server and DB2.
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Experience in all aspects of cloud computing (e.g., infrastructure, storage, platforms, and data).
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Experience with architecture design and deployment using cloud platforms, Google Cloud (preferred), AWS, Microsoft Azure and familiarity with IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS concepts.
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Experience with Data modeling and building database tables, views, materialized views etc.
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Understanding data integration concepts such as EAI, ETL, ELT, EII and B2B.
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Experience with ERP & CRM technologies such as Salesforce, S4/HANA, ECC, HANA, Business Objects tools, is a plus
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Experience with enterprise data models, data architecture strategies, delivery roadmaps, information lifecycle management, and data governance capabilities.
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Understanding of security legislation, including, PHI, HIPPA, GDPR, Sarbanes-Oxley, Payment Card Industry (PCI) regulations, Customer and Patient Data Protection regulations. Encryption at rest and in-motion.
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Knowledge of common Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman. Certification in one of these frameworks preferred
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Outstanding time management and organization skills with Ability to work across multiple job levels to achieve results.
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Ability to influence and engage with senior leadership and business stakeholders.
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Excellent communication & presentation skills; written and verbal, with the ability to mix deep technical expertise with simple, everyday language to effectively communicate with C-Suite executives.
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Excellent analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
What is expected of you and others at this level
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Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects
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Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
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Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models
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Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope
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Projects may have significant and long-term impact
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Provides solutions which may set precedent
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Independently determines method for completion of new projects
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Receives guidance on overall project objectives
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Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Anticipated salary range: $123,400 - $176,300
Bonus eligible: Yes
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
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Medical, dental and vision coverage
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Paid time off plan
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Health savings account (HSA)
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401k savings plan
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Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
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Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
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Short- and long-term disability coverage
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Work-Life resources
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Paid parental leave
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Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 09/13/2026 *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.
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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.
