New · posted Nov 10
Cardinal Health · Pharmaceuticals
Advisor, Quality Compliance
- Columbus, OH
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
The role
Overview of Role
Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements and utilizes depth and breadth of experience to assess regulatory changes, risk and business impact.
- Responsible for the implementation and execution of the Cardinal Health Quality System for the Ohio Valley distribution center located in Columbus, Ohio.
- Directs efforts to assess the implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMS) to drive performance improvement and enhance supply chain integrity while preserving and optimizing system efficiency.
- Applies thought leadership and expertise to assess, evaluate, manage, mitigate and balance risk and enhance business performance.
- Provides ongoing guidance and direction to operations personnel regarding regulatory and quality matters.
- Serves as liaison with local, state and federal government agencies.
- Experience with the multiple regulatory entities or regulations (21 CFR Part 205, 820, etc.; FDA, BOP, NABP, etc.) is desirable.
Regulatory Management is responsible for the development and deployment of policies, procedures and programs designed to minimize risk, enable compliant business operations, products and services and drive uncompromised supply chain integrity.
Expectations
- Understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to participate in a wide variety of projects.
- Participates in the development policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.
- Works closely with Operations Leadership, LSS and other functional groups to initiate and drive change.
- Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models related to quality and regulatory programs.
- Leads non-conformance and CAPA investigations using Root Cause Analysis techniques and leading to sustainable corrective actions.
- Drives quality metrics and ensures processes are followed.
- Leads or participates in quality system audits.
- Provides solutions which may set precedent.
- Independently determines method for completion of new projects.
- Drives culture change and enhancement within facilities.
- Leads or participates in QMS projects, as directed.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you need
- Bachelor’s in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
- CQA or other quality auditing experience preferred
- 4+ years experience in related field, preferred
- Experience with the multiple regulatory entities (21 CFR Part 205, 820, etc.; NABP, etc.) is desirable.
Bonus eligible: No
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: 1/09/2027 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.
What you'll do
- This role reports to a Manager, Quality Compliance for Cardinal Health.
- Responsible for implementation of execution of activities necessary to support activities at the site
Pay and benefits
$82,100 – $105,480 a year
Employer providedAnticipated salary range: $82,100 - $105,480
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave
Where you'll work
Columbus, OHOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Columbus, OHWorking conditions
Location
- Will be full time on site at the Ohio Valley Distribution Center
Equal opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesCardinal Health's statements, word for word
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 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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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 10, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 35% below the US median for Compliance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in the US12 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $82,100 | — | $105,480 |
| All US (middle half) | $102,125 | $143,500 | $164,000 |
This role: Cardinal Health's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Compliance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 10, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Compliance
The general path across 40 open Compliance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Cardinal Health's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 40 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- GMP and compliance5
- Quality systems and risk5
- Collaboration and leadership5
- Documentation and SOPs3
- Lab testing and methods1
- Investigations and CAPA1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Compliance work in pharmaceuticals, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDA21 CFR Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticals
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and Answers
- FDAFDA Investigations Operations Manual(official source, opens in a new tab)How FDA investigators plan and conduct inspections
- ICHICH Q10(official source, opens in a new tab)The pharmaceutical quality system across the product lifecycle
- ISOISO 19011(official source, opens in a new tab)Guidelines for auditing management systems
- FDA21 CFR Part 7(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA enforcement policy, including product recalls
- EUEU GMP (EudraLex Volume 4)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU's good manufacturing practice rules, including Annex 1 sterile and Annex 15 validation
- ICHICH Q9(R1)(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality risk management
- PIC/SPIC/S(official source, opens in a new tab)The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme and its GMP guide
- FDAFDA quality agreements guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Contract Manufacturing Arrangements for Drugs: Quality Agreements
- FDADrug Supply Chain Security Act(official source, opens in a new tab)Product tracing, verification and serialization across the US drug supply chain
- HHS-OIGHHS-OIG General Compliance Program Guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)The federal government's guide to healthcare compliance programs and the anti-kickback statute
- CMSOpen Payments (Sunshine Act)(official source, opens in a new tab)Reporting of manufacturer payments to physicians and teaching hospitals
- DOJForeign Corrupt Practices Act(official source, opens in a new tab)US anti-bribery rules for dealings with foreign officials
- ICHICH E6(R3) good clinical practice(official source, opens in a new tab)The international standard for the design, conduct and reporting of clinical trials
Company hiring pulse
Cardinal Health on Regulatory Jobs
- 37
- Open roles
- 37
- Distinct roles
- 21
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality32 86%
- Regulatory4 11%
- Clinical1 3%
By level
- Senior & Principal23 62%
- Manager6 16%
- Associate & Specialist6 16%
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Advisor, Quality Compliance at Cardinal Health
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