Pharmacy Analytics & Optimization Specialist

Ovation Healthcare; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Ovation Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacy Operations Analyst to develop analytics supporting providers in optimizing pharmacy supply chain spending and improving GPO contract performance.

You will analyze purchasing, utilization, inventory, and pricing data, delivering insights for operational, clinical, and financial decision-making while collaborating with stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Analytics, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Pharmacy, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in analytics, healthcare operations, pharmacy operations, supply chain, or related business environments.
• Experience working with healthcare, pharmacy, purchasing, inventory, or supply chain data preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze pharmacy purchasing, utilization, inventory, and pricing data to identify savings and optimization opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate contract utilization, compliance, and pricing performance.
• Deliver recurring and ad hoc analytics and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop benchmarks and comparative analyses using member and market data.
• Assist with savings tracking, opportunity assessments, and reporting across member organizations.
• Create and maintain data files, crosswalks, and other supporting data assets used in reporting and analytics processes.
• Compile, validate, and transform data from multiple sources into accurate, reportable, and actionable information.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives through analysis of inventory levels, turnover, days on hand, min/max settings, and product utilization.
• Collaborate with internal technology and data teams to improve data quality, automation, reporting efficiency, and accessibility.
• Leverage SQL, Power BI, Excel, and other analytical tools to develop scalable reporting solutions.
• Support sourcing teams with analytics for supplier evaluations, negotiations, RFPs, and member opportunity assessments.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations that support business decision‑making.
• Maintain data integrity through adherence to established data standards and governance practices.
• Safeguard protected health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

SQL queries

Power BI

Excel

Tableau

Healthcare knowledge

Communication

Data quality

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Analytics, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Pharmacy, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Ovation Healthcare is seeking a Pharmacy Operations Analyst to develop analytics supporting providers in optimizing pharmacy supply chain spending and improving GPO contract performance.

You will analyze purchasing, utilization, inventory, and pricing data, delivering insights for operational, clinical, and financial decision-making while collaborating with stakeholders across the organization.