Sr. Data Analyst, Specialty GPO Operations

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Field (KY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Data Analyst for Specialty GPO Operations.

This remote role supports a portfolio of pharmaceutical manufacturer clients with data mining, reconciliation, and advanced reporting using Excel and Looker. You will work across Commercial Technology, IT, and operations to deliver insights, validate dashboards, and drive data-driven decisions that improve operational performance and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in data analytics, business operations, reporting or related analytical functions.
• Strong knowledge of GPO operations, pharmaceutical manufacturer contracting, rebates, fees and healthcare data processes preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, complex formulas, data modeling, reconciliation and large dataset analysis.
• Experience using business intelligence/reporting tools such as Looker or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to operate in a cross-functional environment and influence outcomes across teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary data and reporting SME for a portfolio of pharmaceutical manufacturer clients, delivering actionable insights and building client relationships.
• Conduct data reconciliations, identify root causes, and collaborate with internal/external partners to resolve issues (up to 120 days for resolution).
• Translate complex business requirements into data-driven solutions through questions and analysis of needs.
• Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports using Excel and Looker for operational performance and client reporting.
• Analyze trends, identify risks/opportunities, and provide strategic recommendations to improve reporting accuracy and customer experience.
• Collaborate with Commercial Technology and IT to design, develop, validate reporting tools, dashboards, and automated processes, including UAT and requirements gathering.
• Support GPO contracts and amendments by interpreting requirements and ensuring accurate reporting and rebate administration.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation and standardized data management practices.
• Define and monitor KPIs and reporting frameworks to measure business performance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analytics

Looker

Stakeholder collaboration

Reporting tools

Education

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

Tools

Looker

Job description

Specialty Networks is an integrated, multi-specialty organization with GPOs, Life Sciences, and Research solutions in Urology, Oncology, Gastroenterology, and Rheumatology. Specialty Networks solutions include population health management, patient engagement, clinical research, and workflow automation technologies to achieve Center of Excellence status in Standards of Care, Clinical Research, Practice Operations, and Value-based Care. Specialty Networks leverages the Power of its Network, represented by over 10,000 providers, to help independent physician practices, industry, wholesalers/distributors, payers, and policymakers improve patient outcomes.

What Data Analytics brings to Cardinal Health

The Data & Analytics Function oversees the analytics life-cycle in order to identify, analyze and present relevant insights that drive business decisions and anticipate opportunities to achieve a competitive advantage. This function manages analytic data platforms, the access, design and implementation of reporting/business intelligence solutions, and the application of advanced quantitative modeling.

The Sr. Data Analyst, Specialty GPO Operations is responsible for data and technology management to support and enable Operations processes including data mining, business analyses, data reconciliation, data integrity, reporting and analysis. They use standard and specialized business software tools to assist Operations in managing business processes and performance.

This position supports Cardinal Health's Specialty GPO Operations. This team is responsible for supporting the Practice and Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Solutions of the GPO business. This includes reporting, revenue and rebate reconciliation, and services and contract implementation.

Location

This position is remote, based anywhere within the United States. Candidates must be able to work within EST or CST business hours.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary data and reporting subject matter expert for a portfolio of approximately 10 pharmaceutical manufacturer clients, delivering actionable insights, resolving complex data inquiries, and building trusted client relationships.
• Perform data reconciliations (40%), identify and explain root cause variances, and work with internal and external business partners through resolution - follow up and being highly organized are key as it could be up to 120 days for resolution
• Navigate complex and often ambiguous business requirements by asking thoughtful, probing questions to uncover underlying business needs, define requirements, and recommend data-driven solutions.
• Develop and maintain recurring and ad hoc reporting using advanced Excel and Looker, leveraging large and complex datasets to support operational performance, client reporting, and business decision-making
• Analyze trends, identify risks and opportunities, and provide strategic recommendations to improve operational effectiveness, reporting accuracy, and customer experience.
• Collaborate with Commercial Technology and IT teams to design, develop, enhance, and validate reporting tools, dashboards, and automated processes, including user acceptance testing (UAT), requirements gathering, and solution implementation.
• Operationalize and support GPO contracts and amendments by interpreting contract requirements and ensuring accurate execution of reporting, rebate administration, and performance obligations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through automation, process optimization, and development of standardized reporting and data management practices.
• Define, develop, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting frameworks to measure business performance and inform strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in data analytics, business operations, financial analysis, reporting, GPO operations, healthcare distribution, pharmaceutical manufacturer contracting, or related analytical functions, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) operations, pharmaceutical manufacturer contracting, rebates, fees, and healthcare data processes strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, complex formulas, data modeling, reconciliation, and analysis of large datasets; experience with automation tools and macros preferred.
• Experience utilizing business intelligence and reporting tools such as Looker or similar analytics platforms.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a highly cross-functional environment, influencing outcomes and driving alignment across multiple teams and levels of leadership.
• Demonstrated success partnering with business stakeholders to define requirements, translate business needs into technical solutions, and support development of repor