Remote Senior Data Analyst, GPO Operations & Insights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short‑and long‑term disability

Work‑Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Data Analyst for Specialty GPO Operations to manage data, reporting, and analytics for a portfolio of pharmaceutical manufacturer clients.

The role emphasizes data reconciliation, KPI development, and collaboration with IT and Commercial Tech to deliver insights and automated solutions. You will develop recurring and ad hoc reports in Looker and Excel, translate business needs into analytics, and support contract amendments and rebates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in data analytics, business operations, financial analysis, or related.
• Strong knowledge of GPO operations, pharmaceutical contracting, rebates, and healthcare data processes.
• Advanced Excel skills: PivotTables, formulas, data modeling and reconciliation; macros preferred.
• Experience with Looker or similar BI platforms.
• Experience partnering with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and cross‑functional leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for data and reporting for ~10 pharmaceutical manufacturer clients.
• Perform data reconciliations and root cause analysis; manage up to 120 days resolution cycles.
• Translate complex business needs into data‑driven solutions after asking clarifying questions.
• Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reporting using Excel and Looker on large datasets.
• Analyze trends, identify risks/opportunities, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with Commercial Technology and IT to design dashboards and automate processes.
• Operationalize and support GPO contracts, rebates, and performance obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement via automation and standardized data practices.
• Define and monitor KPIs and reporting frameworks for business decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross‑functional collaboration

Data storytelling

Problem‑solving

Communication with stakeholders

Education

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

Tools

Looker

Excel

SAP

Job description

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Data Analyst for Specialty GPO Operations to manage data, reporting, and analytics for a portfolio of pharmaceutical manufacturer clients.

The role emphasizes data reconciliation, KPI development, and collaboration with IT and Commercial Tech to deliver insights and automated solutions. You will develop recurring and ad hoc reports in Looker and Excel, translate business needs into analytics, and support contract amendments and rebates.