Senior Data Analytics Lead, GPO Ops - Remote

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); 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 is seeking a Sr. Data Analyst to support Specialty GPO Operations from anywhere in the United States.

You will own data mining, reporting, data reconciliation, and KPI development using Excel and Looker to drive client insights for pharmaceutical manufacturers. You will collaborate with Commercial Technology and IT to build dashboards, automate processes, and ensure data integrity, while supporting contract execution and rebate administration for GPO programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in data analytics, business operations, financial analysis, reporting, GPO operations, or related functions.
• 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 large-scale analysis; automation tools preferred.
• Experience utilizing Looker or similar BI platforms.
• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple teams and levels of leadership.
• Experience performing data reconciliations, root cause analysis, and data quality management.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary data and reporting SME for ~10 pharmaceutical manufacturer clients, delivering insights and resolving data inquiries.
• Perform data reconciliations (40%), explain root cause variances, coordinate resolution with partners (up to 120 days).
• Translate complex business needs into data-driven requirements and solutions.
• Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reporting using Excel and Looker on large datasets.
• Analyze trends, identify risks/opportunities, and suggest improvements for performance and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Commercial Technology and IT to design, enhance, validate dashboards and automated processes, including UAT.
• Operationalize and support GPO contracts and amendments, ensuring accurate reporting and rebate administration.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation and standardized data practices.
• Define and monitor KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure performance.

Skills

Data analytics

Excel expertise

Looker experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-facing communications

Problem-solving

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Data Analytics/IS/Healthcare Admin

Tools

Excel

Looker

SAP

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a Sr. Data Analyst to support Specialty GPO Operations from anywhere in the United States.

You will own data mining, reporting, data reconciliation, and KPI development using Excel and Looker to drive client insights for pharmaceutical manufacturers. You will collaborate with Commercial Technology and IT to build dashboards, automate processes, and ensure data integrity, while supporting contract execution and rebate administration for GPO programs.