Senior Analyst Pharmacy Service Analytics

Loblaw Companies Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy in Toronto is seeking an experienced Analyst to develop insights around pharmacy services. Responsibilities include financial modeling, strategy recommendations, and data analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in analytics, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree. Benefits include a purchase discount program and competitive pay.

Benefits

Purchase discount program

Competitive pay

Online learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of analysis experience, ideally in retail pharmacy or health sector.
• Ability to leverage data for actionable insights and recommendations.
• Proficient in producing reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support financial and analytical modeling for pharmacy services.
• Inform strategy and policy recommendations based on performance.
• Develop reports and dashboards for business performance overview.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Post secondary education in analytical field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

SQL/Teradata

Python

PowerBI

Job description

Location: 243 Consumers Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 4W8

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day. With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Overview

Reporting directly to the Director, Pharmacy Service Analytics, the incumbent is responsible to develop models, analyses and insights around initiatives impacting the retail pharmacy sector, with a focus on pharmacy professional services. The ideal candidate has experience with retail pharmacy analytics, a proven ability to quickly grasp an unstructured situation, drive insights from both quantitative and qualitative information available, and present results and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to senior level stakeholders.

What you will do

• Support the financial and analytical modeling related to initiatives impacting SDM and LCL pharmacy professional services
• Inform strategy and policy recommendations based on actual and projected performance of retail pharmacy sector
• Collaborate with key stakeholder groups (e.g., Pharmacy Services & Strategic Initiatives) to validate business inputs
• Provide insights and recommendations on potential opportunities to drive pharmacy performance through analysis and modeling
  • Work with key stakeholder groups to implement opportunities and track outcomes
• Develop reports and dashboards to provide timely overview on business performance and opportunities
• Synthesize large amounts of complex data from multiple sources, extrapolate appropriate information and develop concise and easy to understand explanations of business results, opportunities and recommendations for senior level stakeholders
• Collaborates closely with internal departments and subject matter experts to proactively identify & resolve issues, identify opportunities and process improvements

What you will need

• One (1) to two (2) years of analysis experience, ideally in the retail pharmacy or health sector
• Post secondary education equivalent to a university degree in analytical field (e.g., data science, engineering, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills - the ability to leverage data, experience and industry knowledge to provide actionable insights and recommendations, as well as to identify financial/business implications to senior management
• Advanced computer skills to produce reports, documents and presentations, as required:
  • Expert knowledge MS Office software (including Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Experience with SQL/Teradata programming and business intelligence software
  • Experience with Python and/or statistical software (e.g., R, SAS, etc.) is an asset
  • Experience with MicroStrategy / PowerBI
• Demonstrated communication and presentation skills
• High level of initiative to take projects from start to finish with minimal supervision
• Ability to set and prioritize work amid competing demands
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and styles

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type

Full time

Type of Role

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada’s diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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