Manager, Strategy and Business Analytics

Cardinal Health•Dublin, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a role for a strategic leader who builds both teams and businesses. As the Manager of Strategy and Business Analytics, you will develop a talented team of consultants while steering the data strategy that accelerates our commercial growth. You will own the roadmap for our EDI and data monetization programs, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation to transform our sourcing analytics and create undeniable value. Location Targeting individuals local to Central Ohio, as this team operates in a hybrid work structure (Tuesday through Thursday in-office at our global headquarters in Dublin, Ohio with Monday's and Friday's being work-from-home / remote)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred (advanced degree preferred).
5+ years of progressive experience in strategy, analytics, consulting, sourcing, or healthcare, preferred.
Empathetic yet results-driven leader committed to building strong, inclusive teams; sets high standards, develops talent intentionally, and creates a culture where people take ownership of their results and are proud of their impact.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex data and market dynamics into measurable commercial outcomes, strategic growth plans, and new program execution.
Strong working knowledge of strategic sourcing, supply chain, healthcare economics, and data monetization models.
Deep technical fluency and prior hands-on experience with advanced analytics and data platforms (Alteryx, SQL, Tableau, GCP, Databricks, Python/R) to effectively architect solutions, assess feasibility, and guide technical teams, preferred.
Direct experience managing or utilizing EDI Sales and Inventory data (EDI 852/867) is preferred.
Track record of incubating, scaling, and evolving new data products, programs, or service offerings in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments.
Exceptional ability to distill complex analytics into compelling narratives and clear strategic recommendations for senior and C-suite leadership.
Proven ability to build consensus, drive adoption, and lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority across IT, commercial business units, and external partners.
Strong project management, risk‑management, and prioritization discipline, with an unwavering bias toward speed, execution, and delivery.

Responsibilities

Partner with Brand and Specialty Pharmaceutical leadership to translate enterprise growth strategies into clear, actionable execution plans. Ensure alignment across business support partners, rigorously track outcomes, and continuously refine initiatives to deliver sustainable economic impact.
Direct and empower a high-performing team of five business analytics consultants, translating strategic vision into actionable KPIs and fostering a culture of rigorous accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
Translate complex market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive intelligence into well‑defined strategic priorities and differentiated, data‑driven solutions that directly strengthen market position and long‑term profitability.
Design, develop, mature, and scale innovative supplier data sales and analytics programs. Continuously enhance existing service lines, identifying new monetization and value‑creation opportunities rooted in advanced analytics.
Serve as the business owner and primary liaison with IT for EDI Sales and Inventory Reporting (EDI 852/867), ensuring scalable, reliable, and future‑ready data capabilities that support supplier and internal decision‑making.
Act as the strategic face of Strategic Sourcing with suppliers and data aggregators. Proactively navigate technical and operational complexities to forge strong partnerships, drive mutual value, and maximize ROI from EDI programs.
Lead process demonstrations, quarterly business reviews, roadshows, and “art of the possible” sessions that inspire confidence, build alignment, and accelerate adoption across stakeholders.
Build and manage delivery roadmaps with a bias for speed and outcomes. Proactively identify risks and roadblocks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure initiatives remain on track, on time, and to standard.
Spearhead the evolution of policies, processes, and operating models. Institute robust governance frameworks that guarantee data integrity, operational consistency, and scalable excellence.