Pharmacy Analyst

Ovation Healthcare • Brentwood, TN

2d • $58,539 - $81,954

About The Position

The Pharmacy Operations Analyst develops and delivers analytics to help healthcare providers optimize pharmacy supply chain spending, improve GPO contract performance, and identify cost-saving opportunities. The role reports to the Director, Pharmacy Analytics.

The analyst collaborates with pharmacy operations, sourcing, and member stakeholders to analyze purchasing, utilization, inventory, and pricing data. The role delivers actionable insights supporting operational, clinical, and financial decision-making, while ensuring analytics are accurate, relevant, and aligned with organizational and member value objectives.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in analytics, healthcare operations, pharmacy operations, supply chain, or related business environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize, manage, and maintain large data sets from multiple sources.
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Customer service mindset and commitment to supporting internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of healthcare supply chain, GPO contracting, and pharmacy purchasing concepts.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Analytics, Finance, Healthcare Administration, Pharmacy, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience working with healthcare, pharmacy, purchasing, inventory, or supply chain data.
• Understanding of healthcare and pharmacy operations.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools.
• Experience writing SQL queries or working with relational databases.
• Experience with automation, AI-enabled tools, or process improvement initiatives.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Analyze pharmacy purchasing, utilization, inventory, and pricing data to identify savings and optimization opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate contract utilization, compliance, and pricing performance.
• Deliver recurring and ad hoc analytics and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop benchmarks and comparative analyses using member and market data.
• Assist with savings tracking, opportunity assessments, and reporting across member organizations.
• Create and maintain data files, crosswalks, and other supporting data assets used in reporting and analytics processes.
• Compile, validate, and transform data from multiple sources into accurate, reportable, and actionable information.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives by analyzing inventory levels, turnover, days on hand, min/max settings, and product utilization.
• Collaborate with internal technology and data teams to improve data quality, automation, reporting efficiency, and accessibility.
• Use SQL, Power BI, Excel, and other analytical tools to develop scalable reporting solutions.
• Support sourcing teams with analytics for supplier evaluations, negotiations, RFPs, and member opportunity assessments.
• Translate analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations that support business decision-making.
• Maintain data integrity by adhering to established data standards and governance practices.
• Safeguard protected health information (PHI) in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• HSA with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts for health care, and dependent care accounts.
• Wellness platform with premium incentives.
• Employee assistance support and voluntary supplemental plans, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and child disability insurance.
• Flexible paid time off offerings and company-paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match opportunities.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Company-issued equipment.

What This Job Offers

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