Advanced degree a plus + 6+ years' experience in corporate development, mergers & acquisitions, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, strategy or finance preferred + Direct experience executing M&A transactions from start to finish, utilizing strong financial capabilities and project management skills, including negotiation experience and ability to work effectively with functional experts from Legal, Tax, Accounting, Treasury, etc. to appropriately structure complex transactions + Direct experience with M&A valuation and financial modeling, sufficient to lead, coach, and develop team of dedicated valuation and project management resources **_What is expected of you and others at this level_** + Provides leadership to managers and experienced professional staff; may also manage front line supervisors + Manages an organizational budget + Develops and implements policies and procedures to achieve organizational goals + Assists in the development of functional strategy + Decisions have an extended impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers + Interacts with internal and/or external leaders, including senior management + Persuades others into agreement in sensitive situations while maintaining positive relationships **Anticipated salary range:** $135,400-$208,100 **Bonus eligible:** Yes **Benefits:** Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. **_Responsibilities_** + Deal Strategy: Work with business, finance, and strategy teams to assess inorganic priorities and develop a business case for each acquisition, including detailed assessment of the competitive marketplace and quantitative support for annual operating plan and investment requirements + Due Diligence: Identify and investigate critical due diligence items that will impact modeling assumptions and inform integration planning + Financial Analysis: Create and review detailed financial models and valuation analyses to assess the financial impact of potential transactions.