Lead Analyst

Vizient, Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a data analytics professional to support 340B contracting and sourcing finance. The role focuses on data-driven insights, contract optimization, and value propositions for program participants, requiring strong SQL, Excel, and BI tooling skills.

You will work with cross-functional teams to analyze purchasing data, develop dashboards, and provide actionable recommendations that inform internal strategies and partnerships in a healthcare context.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience; pharma/healthcare industry preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and MS Excel.
• Experience with SQL Server Management Studio or similar SQL query tools.
• Python or R skills are a plus.
• Experience with BI tools (MicroStrategy, Power BI) preferred.
• Excellent communication, project management and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interact with stakeholders while collaborating with analysts, data engineers, and data scientists.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep understanding of data sets to generate insights into contract optimization and 340B trends.
• Perform complex financial analyses and quantitative modeling.
• Analyze datasets to identify trends and opportunities for business decisions.
• Use statistical methods and tools for optimization, segmentation, regression, etc.
• Query databases and translate data findings into clear narratives.
• Create dashboards, reports and KPIs; track progress on team goals.
• Act as a data analytics resource for internal teams.

Skills

SQL

MS Excel

Python

R

Power BI

MicroStrategy

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Relevant degree preferred

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary

Apexus serves as HRSA’s Prime Vendor for the 340B Drug Pricing Program. We provide access to discounted medications, education and compliance needs and manufacturer refund services to more than 12,200 covered entities serving vulnerable populations. More information about the Prime Vendor Program (PVP) is available at www.340BPVP.com. In this role, you will support the 340B team responsible for contracting with sourcing partners and enhance covered entity savings. You will serve as a subject matter expert in 340B sourcing finance, PVP contract utilization, and the analysis of purchasing data. Your insights will drive value for PVP sourcing partners and inform internal strategies to develop value propositions, contracts, and bring additional value to program participants.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of data sets to generate insights into contract optimization, segmentation, purchasing patterns and other 340B marketplace trends.
• Familiarity with complex financial analysis, required
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, benchmarks, and other insights that can drive business decisions or identify opportunities and threats.
• Use statistical methods and data analysis tools to perform detailed quantitative analysis (e.g., optimization, segmentation, regression, etc.).
• Query our various databases for information and produce clear, cohesive stories from that data.
• Create and maintain dashboards, reports, and other resources to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develop a comprehensive method for tracking and visualizing progress on our team goals.
• Act as a resource for the internal team in the area of data analysis and leveraging data for better decision-making.
• Communicate both technically and in lay terms – translating business needs into technical components and vice versa.
• Support our strategic framework and team projects with data analytics requests.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree preferred (e.g., Business Analytics, Finance, Statistics, etc.).
• 7 or more years of relevant experience required, with a preference for the pharma/healthcare industry.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL and MS Excel required.
• Experience with SQL Server Management Studio or similar SQL Query Utility tools is a plus.
• Python or R skills are a plus.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., MicroStrategy, Power BI) preferred.
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to participate in cross-functional projects and interact with business stakeholders while collaborating with business analysts, data engineers, and data scientists.

Estimated Hiring Range

• The current salary range for this role is $77,400.00 to $135,400.00.
• This position is also incentive eligible.
• Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here: http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care:

• Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration.
• aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers.
• Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence.
• Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living.