Position: Analyst, Strategy & Analytics

Reports to: Manager, Strategy & Analytics

Position Summary

Red Oak Sourcing is a 50/50 joint venture between two Fortune 20 companies. Red Oak sources generic drugs for Cardinal Health and CVS Health. The Strategy & Analytics Analyst helps shape Red Oak's generic pharmaceutical sourcing strategy through industry research, portfolio analysis, and creative and strategic thinking. This role supports qualitative and quantitative on-going and ad hoc projects, informing daily operations and long-term strategy and supporting decisions made by the senior leadership team. The Analyst works directly with the Strategy & Analytics team and cooperatively with teams across Red Oak.

Location

Red Oak Sourcing is located in Foxboro, MA and operates in a hybrid model (Monday's and Friday's work from home, with Tuesday through Thursday being in-office). Must be willing and able to commute to/from the office 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

Support industry intelligence

• Understand the generic pharmaceutical industry, brand-to-generic lifecycle, and the Red Oak business
• Conduct regular and ad hoc research on industry trends to inform Red Oak strategy and initiatives
• Analyze and prepare reports on industry topics, including supplier business updates, pipeline of new generic launches, competitor dynamics, government and regulatory dynamics, and supply chain
• Review industry publications to track events and trends and regularly report findings
• Prepare executive profiles in preparation for meetings with suppliers at industry conferences

Create insights from data and analyses

• Compile qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources into meaningful insights with a point of view
• Synthesize complex information into digestible ideas
• Communicate findings and insights through presentations and reports, primarily in PowerPoint

Partner on strategic projects

• Support strategic and ad hoc initiatives with the Strategy & Analytics team and in collaboration other departments
• Contribute to internal innovation efforts to improve workflow and business outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or previous internship experience that would have developed an applicable skillset for this role (outlined below), highly preferred
• Strong writing skillset, an aptitude for research, and the ability to be an effective communicator in a highly collaborative environment (all necessary skills); ability to summarize complex ideas into a simple narrative and ability to convey research and analyses to senior management
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Must be proficient with MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Passion for healthcare or the greater good (a plus)
• Open, collaborative, team-oriented operating style
• Intellectual curiosity, willingness to learn and grow in your career

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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