Pharmacy Sr Business (Intelligence) Analyst

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research and treatment center in Boston seeks a Pharmacy Senior Business Analyst to deliver actionable insights through analytics. Responsibilities include managing multiple projects, collaborating on business requirements, and developing visualizations using BI tools. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and have at least 5 years of relevant experience, with a strong preference for healthcare and pharmacy backgrounds. This role is pivotal in supporting both clinical and operational initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience, including 3 years in healthcare and 2 years in pharmacy.
• Tableau and Willow certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, supporting various business stakeholders.
• Collaborate to define project scope and develop a project charter.
• Lead business requirements gathering and develop technical data design requirements.
• Create visualizations and dashboards using BI tools.
• Write SQL queries to develop data sources.

Skills

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Technology use

Adaptability to change

Problem resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field

Tools

Tableau

Clarity Data Model

SQL

Job description

Job Overview

The Pharmacy Senior Business Analyst is a quantitative analytics professional who specializes in delivering actionable insights and analytics to business users, leveraging an enterprise analytics framework, infrastructure, and operating model. The analyst is responsible for independently delivering on multiple common tasks during a project on time and of high quality, supporting clinical and operational areas including infusion operations, quality and patient safety, finance, pharmacy supply chain, and research.

Location & Mission

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life‑changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases, striving to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, educate tomorrow’s physicians and researchers, and work with partners, including other Harvard Medical School‑affiliated hospitals, to promote public health, particularly among high‑risk and underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple (2–3) projects simultaneously, supporting multiple business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with manager to identify high‑level business need, develop a project charter, and consult with the business stakeholder to define scope.
• Lead business requirements gathering.
• Identify data source(s) and develop technical data design requirements.
• Develop visualization wireframes and leverage BI tools to craft visualizations and dashboards.
• Write SQL queries to develop data sources.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders for Quality Assurance and End‑User Acceptance Testing.
• Contribute to development of analytic assets that can be used institute‑wide.
• Conduct end‑user training as necessary.
• Share knowledge within COBA and train analysts on common tasks.
• Address stakeholder feedback, concerns, and aim to deliver a high level of customer service.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Communicates in a professional manner with others inside and outside the department (i.e., staff, patients, providers, other institutions).
• Works effectively as a member of a unit team and cross‑functional teams.
• Has working knowledge of and is able to use all technology and software required to perform primary job functions.
• Prioritizes and adapts to change; accepts additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of the work setting.
• Resolves problems and escalates as appropriate.

Minimum Job Qualifications

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a related field. Candidates must have 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in healthcare and 2 years in pharmacy. Tableau and Clarity Data Model experience are preferred. Tableau and Willow certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Patient Contact

None

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

At Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

EEO Statement

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal‑opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.