Senior Data Analytics Lead — Product & Strategy

Cardinal Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

PTO

HSA

401k

MyFlexPay

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks a senior analytics leader to coach data analytics teams and drive AI-enabled value realization across cross-functional partners. The role emphasizes a product-first mindset and guiding strategic data initiatives.

You will mentor analysts, lead discovery, and translate insights into executive-ready recommendations, shaping scalable analytics products and data solutions.

Qualifications

• Strategic & Product Mindset: 4+ years of experience guiding teams with a product-first framework, managing analytical products through their lifecycle, and developing long-term data strategies preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in Data Analytics, BI, IT, Operational Excellence, or related field, senior/lead level preferred.
• Coaching & Mentorship: Proven track record of coaching, mentoring, and upskilling data analysts and cross-functional team members.
• Advanced Analytics & AI Familiarity: Strong understanding of advanced analytics and AI/ML applications.
• Enterprise Infrastructure: Experience with Big Data systems, cloud-based Data Lakes, and visualization/scorecard platforms.
• Executive Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication to senior executives.
• Large-Scale Program Delivery: Experience driving initiatives with large scope and impact.

Responsibilities

• Coaching & Team Guidance: Lead, mentor, and coach data analytics teams to deliver high-quality analytical solutions.
• Strategic Analytics Leadership: Guide long-term analytics and data ecosystem strategy.
• Executive Partnership: Collaborate with senior leaders to identify and scope new data use cases.
• AI & Advanced Analytics Identification: Identify and champion AI/advanced analytics use cases.
• Type 1 Value Realization: Develop business cases delivering high financial and operational value.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Owners, Platform, and Applications teams to build analytics products.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Lead discovery and root-cause analyses to solve business problems.
• Stakeholder Facilitation: Lead workshops and requirements gatherings with senior stakeholders.
• Recommendation & Impact Assessment: Provide data-driven strategic recommendations with financial impact analyses.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Data analytics leadership

Coaching & mentorship

Advanced analytics & AI

Big data & cloud

Executive communication

Program delivery

Job description

Cardinal Health seeks a senior analytics leader to coach data analytics teams and drive AI-enabled value realization across cross-functional partners. The role emphasizes a product-first mindset and guiding strategic data initiatives.

You will mentor analysts, lead discovery, and translate insights into executive-ready recommendations, shaping scalable analytics products and data solutions.