Senior Data Analyst, Specialty GPO Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary expert in data and reporting for roughly 10 pharmaceutical manufacturer clients.

• Provide actionable insights, address complex data questions, and cultivate strong client relationships.

• Conduct data reconciliations, identify and clarify root cause variances, and collaborate with internal and external partners for resolution.

• Navigate unclear business requirements, define specifications, and propose data-driven solutions.

• Create and sustain both recurring and ad hoc reports utilizing advanced Excel and Looker.

• Examine trends, identify risks and opportunities, and offer strategic recommendations.

• Work alongside Commercial Technology and IT teams to design, develop, enhance, and validate reporting tools, dashboards, and automated systems.

• Carry out user acceptance testing, gather requirements, and implement solutions.

• Operationalize and support GPO contracts and amendments by interpreting contract stipulations and ensuring precise execution of reporting, rebate administration, and performance commitments.

• Propel continuous improvement through automation, process optimization, and standardized reporting and data management practices.

• Define, develop, and oversee KPIs and reporting frameworks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

• Over 8 years of experience in data analytics, business operations, financial analysis, reporting, GPO operations, healthcare distribution, pharmaceutical manufacturer contracting, or similar analytical roles is preferred.

• In-depth understanding of Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) operations, pharmaceutical manufacturer contracting, rebates, fees, and healthcare data processes is strongly preferred.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, complex formulas, data modeling, reconciliation, and large dataset analysis; experience with automation tools and macros is preferred.

• Familiarity with business intelligence and reporting tools like Looker or equivalent analytics platforms.

• Proven track record of effectively operating in a highly cross-functional environment, influencing outcomes and achieving alignment across various teams and leadership levels.

• Established success in collaborating with business stakeholders to define requirements, translate business needs into technical solutions, and support the development of reporting and analytics tools.

• Strong customer-facing experience in communicating complex analytical results to both technical and non-technical audiences, including pharmaceutical manufacturer clients and executive stakeholders.

• Excellent problem-solving, investigative, and critical-thinking abilities with the capacity to independently manage complex issues from identification to resolution.

• Experience in performing data reconciliations, root cause analysis, validation, and data quality management in a complex business environment.

• SAP experience is preferred.

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities, work autonomously with minimal guidance, and excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Candidates must be available to work within EST or CST business hours.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Paid time off plan.

• Health savings account (HSA).

• 401k savings plan.

• Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay.

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Work-Life resources.

• Paid parental leave.

• Healthy lifestyle programs.

• Bonus eligible.