Remote Senior Data Analyst — GPO Operations

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 107,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Sr. Data Analyst for Specialty GPO Operations. This remote role supports U.S.-based pharmaceutical manufacturer clients, delivering data-driven insights, reconciliations, and robust reporting through Excel and Looker.

You will partner with IT/Commercial Tech to refine dashboards and KPIs, driving continuous improvement across contracts and performance obligations. The position requires 8+ years in data analytics and strong GPO knowledge, with the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in data analytics, business operations, financial analysis, reporting, GPO operations, healthcare distribution, pharmaceutical contracting.
• Strong knowledge of GPO operations, pharmaceutical contracting, rebates, fees, and healthcare data processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, complex formulas, data modeling, reconciliation, and data analysis of large datasets; automation tools and macros preferred.
• Experience with Looker or similar BI platforms.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes across teams.
• Experience communicating complex analytical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience performing data reconciliations and data quality management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary data and reporting SME for a portfolio of pharmaceutical manufacturer clients, delivering insights and building client trust.
• Perform data reconciliations (40%), identify root causes, and collaborate with partners through resolution (up to 120 days).
• Translate complex requirements into data-driven solutions by asking clarifying questions.
• Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reporting using Excel and Looker for operational performance and client reporting.
• Analyze trends, identify risks and opportunities, and suggest actions to improve accuracy and customer experience.
• Collaborate with Commercial Technology and IT to design, test, and implement dashboards and automated processes (including UAT).
• Operationalize and support GPO contracts with reporting, rebate administration, and performance obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement via automation and standardized data management practices.
• Define and monitor KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure performance for strategic decisions.

Skills

Data analytics

GPO operations

Excel

Looker

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Contract reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration

Tools

Excel

Looker

SAP

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a Sr. Data Analyst for Specialty GPO Operations. This remote role supports U.S.-based pharmaceutical manufacturer clients, delivering data-driven insights, reconciliations, and robust reporting through Excel and Looker.

You will partner with IT/Commercial Tech to refine dashboards and KPIs, driving continuous improvement across contracts and performance obligations. The position requires 8+ years in data analytics and strong GPO knowledge, with the ability to manage