Data Analyst

Cardinal Health; United States; Remote; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Health savings account

401k plan

MyFlexPay

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Data Analyst, Data Analytics to convert complex data into actionable insights through dashboards, reports, and executive-ready presentations.

The role collaborates with customer, marketing, sales, and distribution data, requiring strong SQL, BI, and storytelling skills to translate business questions into analytical deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, BI, reporting or related analytics function preferred.
• Strong experience with large, complex data sets and multiple data sources (customer, sales, distribution, ops, third-party).
• Hands-on experience with SQL-based analysis; Oracle/SQL Server preferred.
• Advanced experience creating dashboards/reports using Tableau and Looker; strong visual design principles.

Responsibilities

• Convert complex data sets into clear, actionable insights via dashboards, reports, analyses, spreadsheets, and executive-ready presentations.
• Design, develop, and deliver BI and analytics solutions; ensure data accuracy, consistency, usability, and adoption.
• Communicate insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support data integrity and partner with tech teams to resolve data/reporting defects.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Looker

Alteryx

Python

Data analytics

Data visualization

Storytelling

Agile

Tableau/Looker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google BigQuery

Databricks

Oracle

SQL Server

SAP

Celonis

Job description

Medical Segment Sales Analytics delivers customer, sales, revenue, gross profit, pricing, and operational insights that enable informed strategy and execution.

The Data Analyst, Data Analytics will work with customer, marketing, sales, distribution, and third-party data to convert complex data sets into clear, actionable insights through dashboards, reports, analyses, spreadsheets, and executive-ready presentations.

We are seeking a highly analytical, business-oriented professional who is skilled in data extraction, transformation, validation, visualization, and storytelling. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical capabilities with sound business judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to translate ambiguous business questions into meaningful analytical deliverables.

Role Overview and Key Accountabilities

The Data & Analytics function oversees the analytics lifecycle to identify, analyze, and communicate relevant insights that support business decisions, improve execution, and anticipate opportunities for competitive advantage. This role will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of business intelligence and analytics solutions, while helping ensure data accuracy, consistency, usability, and adoption across stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. 5+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, or related analytics function preferred. Strong experience working with large, complex data sets and multiple data sources, including customer, sales, distribution, operational, and third-party data. Hands-on experience with Google BigQuery, Databricks, relational databases, and SQL-based analysis; Oracle and SQL Server experience preferred. Advanced experience developing dashboards, reports, and visualizations using tools such as Tableau and Looker, with strong understanding of visual design principles and effective information presentation. Experience using data exploration, preparation, and mining tools such as Alteryx. Ability to define analytical plans, develop hypotheses, analyze performance trends, and translate findings into practical business recommendations. Demonstrated ability to convert ambiguous or evolving business requests into clear requirements, analytical approaches, and concrete deliverables. Experience supporting business-critical applications, identifying issues, troubleshooting root causes, and partnering with technical teams to resolve data or reporting defects. Experience with modernizing, migrating, or supporting legacy reporting and data environments into cloud-based analytical solutions. Strong communication, presentation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to explain complex analysis clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

Experience with Celonis or other process mining solutions. Experience working in Agile delivery environments. Understanding of data warehousing concepts, ETL/ELT processes, stored procedures, data ingestion patterns, and dimensional modeling. Experience working with SAP or other enterprise source systems. Working knowledge of Python and/or R for data analysis, automation, or statistical modeling. Understanding project management lifecycle concepts and cross-functional delivery practices. Exposure to AI-enabled analytics, prompt engineering, and emerging agentic AI frameworks to improve productivity and analytical outcomes.

What Is Expected at This Level

Applies comprehensive knowledge of data analytics concepts, business processes, technical capabilities, and reporting practices to complete varied assignments and projects. Works independently on complex assignments of moderate to large scope, receiving general guidance on new or highly complex work. Develops practical, scalable, and well-documented analytical solutions that align with business objectives and organizational standards. Partners with business stakeholders understand objectives, clarify requirements, and translate business needs into analytical and technical solutions. Communicates insights, risks, assumptions, and recommendations clearly through dashboards, written summaries, and presentations. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams, including business partners, technology teams, offshore resources, and peer analytics teams. Contributes to process improvements, standards, documentation, and reusable analytical approaches that improve quality and efficiency. Ensures work is reviewed against business objectives, quality expectations, data accuracy, and timely delivery. May provide guidance or mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help promote analytics best practices across the team.

Anticipated salary range

Anticipated salary range: $82,100 - $117,200 Bonus eligible: No

Benefits

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short-and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 8/24/2026

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.

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