Experienced Senior Business Analyst – Pharmacy & Retail Operations Strategic Planning and Application Development (Remote)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our Pharmacy & Retail Operations team in a remote capacity. As a Senior Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in collecting, summarizing statistics, and providing evaluation to support strategic planning and the improvement and implementation of applications. You will maintain an in-depth knowledge of enterprise tactics and practices related to all aspects of Pharmacy & Retail Operations and provide complex evaluation to broaden fee benefits of proposed applications through series and statistics.Job Responsibilities
As a Senior Business Analyst, your key responsibilities will include:- Collecting, summarizing statistics, and providing evaluation to support strategic planning and the improvement and implementation of applications.
- Maintaining a complete knowledge of enterprise tactics and practices related to all aspects of Pharmacy & Retail Operations in the Retail Hub.
- Providing complex evaluation of corresponding statistics to construct an enterprise case for device and operational technique changes, enhancements, improvement of purposeful specs interface possibilities with fees and/or return on investment summarized.
- Serving as an operational point of contact for various tasks to drive task execution and communicating relevant task records to stakeholders, both corporately and in the field.
- Collecting, analyzing, making unique recommendations, and providing records pertaining to proposed applications to fulfill the enterprise and strategic desires of Pharmacy & Retail Operations and the Company.
- Managing complex ad-hoc tasks and analyses, as needed.
- Planning, designing, and deploying suitable reviews and tools.
- Collaborating across Pharmacy & Retail Operations, IT, legal and regulatory, system improvement teams, and others, to broaden operational solutions.
- Coaching, mentoring, guiding, and providing oversight to less senior Business Analysts.
About Walgreens and WBA
Walgreens is a leading healthcare, pharmacy, and retail company with a 170-year history of being involved in the community. As part of the Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), we are committed to creating more happy lives through better health. With almost 9,000 retail locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a community health destination serving almost 10 million customers every day. Our pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that promote equitable access to care for the nation's medically underserved populations.Basic Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you must have:- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum 1 year of experience with reading and reporting statistics to identify problems, trends, or exceptions to drive development of results and find solutions; OR, High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of experience with reading and reporting statistics to identify problems, trends, or exceptions to drive development of results and find solutions.
- At least 1 year of experience querying databases (e.g., SQL, Golden, Business Objects, EDW, SAS, and/or SQL Server).
- Experience in identifying operational problems and recommending and implementing solutions to solve problems and issues.
- Experience communicating the impact of business analysis results to business leaders.
- Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Word (e.g., placing headers, page breaks, page numbers, and tables, and/or adjusting table columns).
- Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., using the SUM function, placing borders, placing column width, placing charts, using text wrap, sorting, placing headers and footers, and/or print scaling).
- Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft PowerPoint (e.g., using a template, formatting individual spacing, placing a picture, converting slide format and theme colors, including transitions, customizing slide numbers, converting chart format, and/or formatting font).
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, a Master's Degree or MBA, Bachelor's Degree, and Retail Pharmacy Experience are preferred.Key Advantages of Joining Walgreens as a Remote Worker
Joining Walgreens as a remote employee offers numerous key advantages, reflecting the organization's commitment to providing a dynamic and inclusive work environment. Some of the outstanding benefits of joining Walgreens as a remote employee include:- Flexibility: Remote work provides the ability to control your work schedule and location, allowing for better work-life stability and the capacity to work from any location with a strong internet connection.
- Global Opportunities: Remote work opportunities at Walgreens can open up possibilities to collaborate with various teams and experts from multiple locations, allowing you to interact with a global body of workers and expand your professional network.
- Reduced Commute: Eliminating the need for a daily commute saves time and decreases the stress related to traveling to and from the office, contributing to increased productivity and overall well-being.
- Autonomy and Independence: Remote work frequently promotes an experience of autonomy, allowing employees to take ownership of their responsibilities and control their duties independently while adhering to Walgreens' organizational goals and values.
- Technology Integration: Walgreens provides remote employees with access to advanced technology and communication equipment, facilitating seamless collaboration and ensuring that remote employees have the necessary resources to excel in their roles.
- Professional Development: Despite working remotely, Walgreens emphasizes professional development and growth, providing opportunities for skill-building, mentorship programs, and professional development projects for its remote workforce.
- Workplace Wellness: Walgreens places significance on employee well-being, providing resources and support for remote employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance and access wellness programs that promote physical and mental well-being.
- Collaboration Tools: The organization likely provides access to collaborative systems and equipment that enable effective communication, project management, and teamwork, fostering a cohesive remote working environment.
- Inclusive Work Culture: Walgreens fosters an inclusive work culture that values diversity, equality, and inclusion, ensuring that remote employees have the same opportunities to contribute to the organization's project and fulfillment from any location.
- Brand Prestige and Culture: Joining Walgreens gives the opportunity to be part of a renowned brand recognized for its commitment to healthcare and community well-being, allowing remote employees to contribute to the organization's fulfillment and impact from a remote setting.