Business Analyst Remote

Walgreens; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens seeks a data-driven professional to understand purchasing, distribution and dispensing processes for pharmaceutical products. You will analyze data, develop cost benefit analyses, and present actionable recommendations to Pharmacy Purchasing management.

The role also involves strategy projects, industry trends, and competitive analysis to strengthen Walgreens' market position. The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, rigorous data interpretation, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or HS diploma with 3+ years of data analysis experience.
• Strong Excel skills and data analysis capability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines and travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains understanding of purchasing, distribution, and dispensing processes.
• Analyzes data, builds cost-benefit analyses, and presents recommendations.
• Supports strategy projects, industry trend reviews, and competitive analysis.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Data analysis

Travel for business

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma/GED with 3 years data analysis experience

Tools

SQL

EDW/Teradata

Business Objects

ADR7

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for developing and maintaining a thorough understanding of business processes pertaining to purchasing, distribution, and dispensing of pharmaceutical products at Walgreens. Uses this knowledge to develop cost benefit analysis of proposed programs through collection and data analysis. Develops and presents specific recommendations to Pharmacy Purchasing management team. Works on projects in strategy development, industry trends, competitive analysis, and company positioning.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of business processes and industry practices pertaining to purchasing, distributing, and dispensing of pharmaceutical products.
• Develops and presents cost-benefit analyses of proposed programs and makes specific recommendations tied to the business goals of the department and Company.
• Collects, analyzes and presents information pertaining to long-term planning and strategic goals of the Pharmacy Purchasing department.
• Works on projects in strategy development, industry trends, competitive analysis, and company positioning as it relates to pharmacy purchasing and distribution.

About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves more than 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,000 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 211,000 team members, including roughly 85,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR, High School Diploma/GED and at least 3 years of experience with analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Suite Microsoft Excel (for example: MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
• Willing to travel up to/at least 5% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics.
• Basic level skill in SQL (for example: build queries, add, modify, and delete data; create and maintain tables, query and update databases using SQL statements, etc).
• Experience with EDW/Teradata, business objects, data warehouse applications, ADR7, and other Walgreens internal systems.
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. An employee in this position can expect a salary rate between $47,300 and $121,400 plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. This job posting will remain open for 5 days from the job posting date.