Experienced Data Analytics Leader - Transforming Healthcare through Data-Driven Insights (Remote)

Unlock Your Career Potential at Walgreens: Revolutionizing Healthcare through Data Analytics

Walgreens, a trusted leader in the healthcare industry, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Data Analytics to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences through data-driven insights. If you're passionate about leveraging data analytics to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

About Walgreens and the Role

Walgreens is a renowned healthcare company dedicated to helping people across the globe lead healthier and happier lives. Our commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and community engagement has enabled us to maintain a leadership position in the industry. As a Director of Data Analytics, you will be responsible for coordinating a predefined area of work within Examination to achieve business objectives and designated financial and quality outcomes. Your decisions will have a significant impact on our short-term and long-term results, clients, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement conventional structures and methods for addressing major key issues, utilizing existing resources and creating new innovative ideas across the organization.
• Serve as a point of convergence for cross-functional teams and stakeholders in developing and executing strategies, ensuring process and underlying fit with key stakeholders.
• Guide key stakeholders on subject matters, partnering cross-functionally to interpret and define business needs for the area of responsibility.
• Develop short- and long-range strategies, plans, and significant objectives, administering the execution of policies, processes, and strategies that have a significant impact on the organization.
• Make recommendations for the formulation of strategies and working plans for the predetermined area of responsibility, executing or modifying the working plans as needed.
• Communicate complex data connected with subject matters to senior management, direct reports, and peers in administration/clients/vendors.
• Build and enhance key internal and external contacts, working with outside vendors and third parties to develop and maintain positive relationships.
• Set financial, operational, and quality goals, developing and managing working plans for the area of responsibility.
• Ensure the development and improvement of customer awareness, market share, and strategic initiatives, reviewing the competitive marketplace and making recommendations for changes to operational and strategic activities.
• May develop a budget for the determined area of responsibility and deliver against business objectives/targets.
• Analyze performance drivers, proactively determining significant strategy, and contributing to identifying solutions for mitigation and/or improvement to achieve overall business objectives.
• Coordinate teams responsible for day-to-day activities, supervising and coordinating the work of managers, senior directors, and their subordinates.
• Ensure the ongoing training and development of direct reports, creating and tutoring staff through on-boarding, open communication, training, and development opportunities.

Essential Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must possess the following essential qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience establishing and maintaining key relationships with internal (peers, colleagues, and leadership) and external (business community, clients, and vendors) stakeholders within a corporate association.
• Experience creating strategic initiatives that align with business objectives and budget.
• Experience identifying operational issues and prescribing and implementing strategies to resolve issues.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience communicating at the executive level.
• Experience managing client-facing programs.
• At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
• At least 2 years of direct management, indirect leadership, and/or cross-functional team leadership.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time for business purposes (in-state and out-of-state).

Preferred Qualifications

While not mandatory, the following preferred qualifications will be considered a plus:

• Graduate degree/MBA.
• Experience with advanced coding languages (e.g., SAS, SQL, C, etc.).
• Experience with system administration (e.g., Masters, Vendavo, Vistaar, Salesforce.com, SharePoint, Wikis, etc.).
• Experience using business intelligence tools in support of data analysis (e.g., Business Objects, Cognos, Scene, Masters, etc.).
• Certified as a SalesForce administrator or engineer.
• Experience in training, coaching, and developing less senior colleagues.
• Experience designing and executing financial models in support of complex business initiatives.
• Experience communicating with executive-level leadership both internally and to client associations.
• Experience with project management (e.g., planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve the successful completion of specific project objectives and targets).
• Experience with systems such as Cure and GIS is preferred.
• Experience with data extraction, data mining, data acquisition, data profiling, data warehouse administration, and statistical concepts.

Skills and Competencies

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess a combination of technical, business, and interpersonal skills, including:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the healthcare industry.
• Experience with data analytics tools and technologies.
• Ability to think strategically and drive business growth.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Walgreens, we are committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. As a Director of Data Analytics, you will have access to a range of training and development opportunities, including:

• Professional development programs.
• Mentorship and coaching.
• Industry conferences and events.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Walgreens is a dynamic and inclusive organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our work environment is collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. As a remote worker, you will be part of a distributed team that is connected through technology and a shared commitment to our mission.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary of $30/hour, as well as a range of benefits and perks, such as:

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.

Join Our Team and Make a Difference

If you're a motivated and experienced data analytics professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Director of Data Analytics at Walgreens, you will play a critical role in driving business growth, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. Apply now to join our team and start your journey towards a rewarding and challenging career.