Experienced Full Stack Data Analytics Director – Specialty Pharmacy and Data Enablement at Blithequark

Job Summary

Blithequark, a leading healthcare and retail company, is seeking an experienced Director of Data Analytics Specialty Pharmacy to lead our data enablement and specialty reporting initiatives. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of data analytics solutions that drive business growth and inform strategic decision-making. If you have a passion for data analytics, leadership, and healthcare, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About Blithequark

Blithequark is a healthcare and retail pioneer with a 170-year legacy of caring for communities. Our mission is to create happier lives through better health. With nearly 9,000 brick-and-mortar stores across America, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, we are proud to be a local health destination serving almost 10 million customers every day. Our pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system, providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services that drive equitable access to care for the country's medically underserved populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of data enablement and specialty reporting initiatives for all stakeholders and colleagues.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight to cross-functional teams, including pharma, payer, operations, finance, clinical, and other reporting stakeholders.
• Develop and execute data analytics solutions to support business growth and strategic decision-making.
• Manage a team responsible for daily tasks, including data accuracy and de-identification of required data fields to ensure compliance with HITECH aspects of HIPAA.
• Direct the creation and analysis of data to support Pharma and Payer Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
• Provide directional oversight to the support and enhancement of pharma and payer entries/dashboards.
• Lead a team responsible for working with accounting to support monthly and quarterly billing of contracted services for Pharma.
• Manage a team that supports the review of Solicitation for Proposals (RFPs) or Solicitation for Information (RFIs) and implementation for both Pharma and Payer.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to act as a subject matter expert (SME) for data management across the Blithequark Enterprise.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with external vendors and third-party partners.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., statistics, engineering, computer science, or information systems).
• At least 6 years of experience in a related field, with a focus on data analytics and leadership.
• Experience developing strategic initiatives that align with business goals.
• Experience identifying operational issues and prescribing and implementing solutions to resolve issues.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience communicating and collaborating with senior-level management both internally and externally.
• Experience managing client-facing programs.
• At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
• At least 3 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership, or cross-functional team leadership experience.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• Graduate degree/MBA.
• Experience with advanced coding languages (e.g., SAS, SQL, C++, etc.).
• Experience with data extraction, data mining, data acquisition, data profiling, data warehouse management, and statistical concepts.
• Experience with system administration (e.g., Masters, Vendavo, Vistaar, Salesforce.com, SharePoint, Wikis, etc.).

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Blithequark, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. We offer a range of learning benefits, including:

• Comprehensive training programs.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Mentorship programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional certification support.

Work Environment and Company Culture

At Blithequark, we pride ourselves on a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement. Our work environment is collaborative, dynamic, and supportive, with a focus on:

• Employee recognition and rewards.
• Work-life balance.
• Professional development.
• Community involvement.
• Employee resource groups.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• Salary range: $35-45 per year (dependent on experience and qualifications).
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts.

Conclusion

If you are a motivated and experienced data analytics professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Blithequark. As a Director of Data Analytics Specialty Pharmacy, you will play a critical role in driving business growth and informing strategic decision-making through data analytics solutions. We look forward to hearing from you!