Experienced Full Stack Business Analyst – Strategic Planning and Operational Excellence for Walgreens Retail Pharmacy Operations

Join the Walgreens Team as a Remote Business Analyst and Contribute to the Success of Our Retail Pharmacy Operations Are you a detail-oriented and analytical individual with a passion for data-driven decision-making? Do you have a strong background in business analysis and a desire to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? If so, we encourage you to apply for the Experienced Full Stack Business Analyst position at Walgreens. As a Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting the strategic planning and operational excellence of our Retail Pharmacy Operations, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and improvement.

About Walgreens

Walgreens is a leading healthcare, pharmacy, and retail company with a 170-year history of serving communities across the United States. As a part of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), we are committed to creating healthier lives through better health. With over 9,000 retail locations across the country, we serve nearly 10 million customers every day, providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that promote equitable access to care for medically underserved populations.

Job Summary

As an Experienced Full Stack Business Analyst, you will be responsible for collecting, summarizing, and analyzing data to support strategic planning and operational excellence in our Retail Pharmacy Operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Pharmacy and Retail Operations, IT, and Regulatory Affairs, to identify business opportunities and develop solutions to drive growth and improvement. Your expertise will be critical in helping us to achieve our business objectives and create a better experience for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

* Collect, summarize, and analyze data to support strategic planning and operational excellence in Retail Pharmacy Operations

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of enterprise techniques and practices concerning all aspects of Pharmacy and Retail Operations
• Provide complex analysis of corresponding data to build a business case for device and operational method changes, enhancements, and improvements
• Serve as an operational liaison for various initiatives to drive challenge execution and communicate relevant challenge records to stakeholders
• Collect, analyze, make unique recommendations, and provide data pertaining to proposed applications to satisfy the business and strategic dreams of Pharmacy and Retail Operations and the Company
• Manage complex ad-hoc initiatives and analyses as needed
• Plan, design, and deploy suitable reviews and tools
• Collaborate with Pharmacy and Retail Operations, IT, Regulatory Affairs, and other teams to expand operational solutions
• Coach, mentor, guide, and provide oversight to less senior Business Analysts

Essential Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree and at least 1 year of experience with reading and reporting data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive development of consequences and find solutions; OR, High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of experience with reading and reporting data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive development of consequences 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 issues and recommending and implementing solutions to solve problems and challenges
• Experience in communicating the impact of business analysis results on business leaders
• Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Word (e.g., inserting headers, page breaks, page numbers, and tables, and/or adjusting table columns)
• Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., using the SUM function, inserting borders, inserting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, inserting headers and footers, and/or print scaling)
• Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft PowerPoint (e.g., using a template, formatting individual spacing, inserting a picture, converting slide format and template colors, including transitions, customizing slide numbers, converting chart format, and/or formatting font)

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's Degree or MBA

• Bachelor's Degree
• Retail Pharmacy experience

Skills and Competencies

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Strong business acumen and understanding of retail pharmacy operations
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Golden, Business Objects, EDW, SAS, and/or SQL Server)
• Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

As a Business Analyst at Walgreens, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and initiatives, developing your skills and expertise in business analysis, data analysis, and strategic planning. You will also have access to a range of training and development programs, including online courses, workshops, and conferences, to help you advance your career and achieve your goals.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Walgreens is a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a strong focus on teamwork and collaboration. As a Business Analyst, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Pharmacy and Retail Operations, IT, and Regulatory Affairs, to drive business growth and improvement. You will also have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects and initiatives, developing your skills and expertise in business analysis, data analysis, and strategic planning.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

As a Business Analyst at Walgreens, you will be eligible for a range of benefits, including:

• Company-paid life insurance
• Medical, prescription drugs, 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

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for business analysis and data-driven decision-making, we encourage you to apply for the Experienced Full Stack Business Analyst position at Walgreens. Please submit your resume and cover letter to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply for this job