Job Summary
Join Walgreens, a leading healthcare, pharmacy, and retail company, as a Senior Pharmacy Pricing and Underwriting Analyst in California. In this remote role, you will play a critical part in developing and maintaining complex pricing and underwriting models to drive business growth. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to analyze data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to inform business decisions. If you have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and experience in finance, economics, or a related field, we encourage you to apply.
About Walgreens and Walgreens Boots Alliance
Walgreens is a part of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), a 170-year-old company dedicated to creating healthier lives through better health. With nearly 9,000 retail locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens serves as a community health destination, providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services to millions of customers daily. Our pharmacists play a vital role in the U.S. healthcare system, driving equitable access to care for medically underserved populations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain complex pricing and underwriting models using advanced Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, SQL, and SAS to analyze large datasets and provide insights to inform business decisions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, reporting, operations, business development, and sales, to drive business growth and improve pricing mechanisms.
- Analyze data and identify trends to provide actionable insights and recommendations to management on pricing and underwriting strategies.
- Prepare executive-level documentation, including pricing concept memos and financial metric recommendations.
- Present pricing concept suggestions, data analysis, and financial models to management and leadership on a regular basis.
- Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills to create and maintain sophisticated forecasting and underwriting models, including pivot tables, macros, and formula auditing.
- Apply intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Access, SAS, and SQL to query and analyze large and complex datasets.
- Track, analyze, and report on automation efforts and process improvements to enhance current pricing mechanisms.
- Identify and solve pricing issues through analysis of internal and external data.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Math, Business, Actuarial Science, or Pharmacoeconomics.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data analysis and reporting.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex data insights to executives and leaders.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
- Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes.
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED and at least three years of experience in Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), Contracting, Finance, Account Management, or Pricing.
- Experience in data analysis and reporting, with a strong understanding of data metrics and operational processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, macros, and formula auditing.
- Experience with SQL and SAS.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Walgreens, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Senior Pharmacy Pricing and Underwriting Analyst, you will have opportunities to:
- Develop advanced analytical and technical skills.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business growth.
- Contribute to the development of pricing and underwriting strategies.
- Enhance your knowledge of the healthcare and pharmacy industries.
- Participate in training and development programs to advance your career.
Work Environment and Company Culture
Walgreens is a dynamic and inclusive company culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from home and collaborate with colleagues across the organization. Our company culture is built on:
- A commitment to creating healthier lives through better health.
- A passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- A culture of innovation and continuous learning.
- A focus on teamwork and collaboration.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including:
- Competitive hourly rate: $25-35 per hour.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits.
- Retirement savings plan (401(k)).
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Holidays.
- Paid parental leave (PPL).
- Transportation benefit plan.
- Employee store discount.
- Voluntary life and personal accident insurance.
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and analytical professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for this Senior Pharmacy Pricing and Underwriting Analyst position. As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from home and collaborate with colleagues across the organization. With a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for career growth and development, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the creation of healthier lives through better health.
Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with Walgreens!
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