Manager, Strategic Insights & Special Projects

Cencora

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About The Position

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today! Job Details Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Works closely with a broad range of leaders (in both seniority and function) across the organization to analyze and understand internal & external needs. Establishes and executes product ownership strategy as it relates to data related products Technical SME for analytics methodology design and implementation. Engages BI and Reporting technical teams to develop new (or improve existing) innovative reporting methodologies and measurement systems. Establishes and implements product ownership strategy to create internal & external client-centric analytics & reporting, both proactively and by request. Leads ongoing process to ensure that business needs are met. Advanced communication and presentation skillset to effectively communicate insights and recommendations to senior leaders and stakeholders. Perform ad-hoc analysis and data exploration utilizing advanced techniques to provide strategic level insight and understanding of business performance at either enterprise or department level Conduct analysis with limited or incomplete data, providing recommendations and strategies on how these gaps can be addressed both proactively and on request Understanding the business priorities and underlying data to ensure they can conduct analysis with limited or incomplete business requirements both proactively and on request The Manager, Strategic Insights & Special Projects will also be assigned other duties and tasks as required from time to time and including possible travel (5%). Experience and Educational Requirements: Requires broad training in fields such as business / healthcare administration, sales, market research, pharmaceutical, financial / data analysis and reporting or similar vocations obtained through completion of a four year bachelor’s degree program; normally requires a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience with prior customer management experience, preferably analytic or reporting experience either as a provider or consumer. Bachelor degree or above qualification preferably in Information Systems, Computer Science or Data Science. Minimum 7 years of directly related experience in Client or Business Analytics position(s). Proven experience working with MS Office, SQL, Business Objects, Power BI Proven knowledge of and experience with working with patient-centric healthcare data. Proven experience presenting complex ideas in a manner impactful to senior business leaders. Experience with specialty and/or orphan drug pharmaceutical industry. Experience with IT project management would be an asset. Experience with problem, Change and Incident Management practices (ITIL). Minimum Skills, Knowledge and Ability Requirements: Strong knowledge of patient support services and specialty pharmaceutical sales and marketing business disciplines. Outstanding ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to communicate with customers, associates, management and senior leaders; solid teamwork and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively across functional groups. Strong business planning, analytical, and conceptual skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SQL and Power BI. Excellent ability to gather and analyze report requirements. Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently. Effective interpersonal and leadership skills. Effective organizational skills; attention to detail. Strong Ability to consistently meet deadlines. Strong business and financial acumen. Works well cross-functionally and within a small team. This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy for our Manager, Strategic Insights & Special Projects role What Cencora offers We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more. Full time . Equal Employment Opportunity Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned Accessibility Policy AmerisourceBergen is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. When requested, AmerisourceBergen will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment and hiring processes and during employment. Salary Range 107,630 - 157,630 CAD This posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy for our Manager, Strategic Insights & Special Projects role. RECRUITING FOR THE FUTURE. This posting is for a future job opportunity. If you don't see anything posted that interests you right now, submit your resume and we can keep you in mind for future French-English bilingual opportunities. Please note that only those who qualify will be contacted. Affiliated Companies: Affiliated Companies: Innomar Strategies Cencora is a leading global pharmaceutical solutions company that is committed to improving the lives of people and animals everywhere. We connect manufacturers, providers, and patients to ensure that anyone can get the therapies they need, where and when they need them. We’re a purpose-driven organization, where all of our team members around the world are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures. We work together every day to help our partners bring their innovations to patients worldwide, creating unparalleled access and impact at the center of health. Recruitment scams are on the rise and the intent is to target individuals looking for employment opportunities. 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Requirements

• Requires broad training in fields such as business / healthcare administration, sales, market research, pharmaceutical, financial / data analysis and reporting or similar vocations obtained through completion of a four year bachelor’s degree program; normally requires a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience with prior customer management experience, preferably analytic or reporting experience either as a provider or consumer.
• Bachelor degree or above qualification preferably in Information Systems, Computer Science or Data Science.
• Minimum 7 years of directly related experience in Client or Business Analytics position(s).
• Proven experience working with MS Office, SQL, Business Objects, Power BI
• Proven knowledge of and experience with working with patient-centric healthcare data.
• Proven experience presenting complex ideas in a manner impactful to senior business leaders.
• Strong knowledge of patient support services and specialty pharmaceutical sales and marketing business disciplines.
• Outstanding ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; ability to communicate with customers, associates, management and senior leaders; solid teamwork and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively across functional groups.
• Strong business planning, analytical, and conceptual skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SQL and Power BI.
• Excellent ability to gather and analyze report requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Effective organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Strong Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Works well cross-functionally and within a small team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with specialty and/or orphan drug pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with IT project management would be an asset.
• Experience with problem, Change and Incident Management practices (ITIL).

Responsibilities

• Works closely with a broad range of leaders (in both seniority and function) across the organization to analyze and understand internal & external needs.
• Establishes and executes product ownership strategy as it relates to data related products
• Technical SME for analytics methodology design and implementation.
• Engages BI and Reporting technical teams to develop new (or improve existing) innovative reporting methodologies and measurement systems.
• Establishes and implements product ownership strategy to create internal & external client-centric analytics & reporting, both proactively and by request.
• Leads ongoing process to ensure that business needs are met.
• Advanced communication and presentation skillset to effectively communicate insights and recommendations to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and data exploration utilizing advanced techniques to provide strategic level insight and understanding of business performance at either enterprise or department level
• Conduct analysis with limited or incomplete data, providing recommendations and strategies on how these gaps can be addressed both proactively and on request
• Understanding the business priorities and underlying data to ensure they can conduct analysis with limited or incomplete business requirements both proactively and on request
• The Manager, Strategic Insights & Special Projects will also be assigned other duties and tasks as required from time to time and including possible travel (5%)

Benefits

• In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.
• This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level