Analyst, Strategy

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

Provindence Metro Area

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

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