Scientist I - CMC
Cardinal Health
- Location
- US-Nationwide-FIELD
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 57 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 25, 2026
About this role
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company connecting patients, providers, payers, pharmacists and manufacturers for integrated care coordination and better patient management. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, with more than 50,000 employees in nearly 60 countries, Cardinal Health ranks among the top 20 on the Fortune 500. We boast tremendous opportunities to grow and apply technical skills to meet organizational needs, empowering talented team members who mentor and uplift others, led by leaders with a focus on employee development and well-being, dedicated training programs, and a collaborative atmosphere. We currently have a career opening for a Scientist I - CMC What Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls contributes to Cardinal Health The Scientist I - CMC supports regulatory activities for pre-approval, post-approval changes, and lifecycle management across client Rx and non-Rx products. Working as a consultant, this role assists in the preparation, review, and coordination of regulatory documentation, while ensuring alignment with applicable regulatory requirements and client expectations. The individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to the timely delivery of high-quality regulatory submission content. Location Remote Responsibilities Support the development, authoring, and compilation of regulatory documentation related to post-approval changes and lifecycle management activities. Assist as an authoring strategist by organizing and maintaining submission-ready documents in accordance with US FDA and global regulatory requirements (EMA, NMPA, ANVISA, PMDA, HC, TGA, etc). Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., CMC, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply) to gather and verify required information for regulatory submissions. Ensure documentation consistency, accuracy, and compliance with internal standards and client expectations. Track and manage document timelines and deliverables to support regulatory milestones. Maintain clear and proactive communication with client stakeholders while operating in a contractor capacity. Ensures an established level of billable hours per fiscal year Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience (Pharma QA, QC, Analytical Development), preferred Familiarity with core CMC concepts (e.g., manufacturing, control strategy, change management) and general awareness of post-approval variation requirements across major health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA, PMDA, ANVISA, TGA, Health Canada) is preferred. Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a client-facing role. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat for document editing, formatting, and publishing. Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across functions. Understanding and application of scientific principles and techniques used in pharmaceutical product development Knowledge and experience with cGMP regulations and ICH guidance. Experience with writing global regulatory applications in eCTD format What is expected of you and others at this level Applies foundational CMC and regulatory concepts to support project deliverables with attention to quality and detail Contributes to project activities with increasing autonomy, proactively seeking guidance when needed Interprets and applies established procedures to address routine technical and regulatory questions Demonstrates a strong learning mindset, building CMC and global regulatory knowledge (including post-approval lifecycle management) through hands-on project work Effectively manages assigned tasks and deadlines in a