What Data Analytics Contributes To Cardinal Health
The Data & Analytics Function oversees the analytics life-cycle in order to identify, analyze and present relevant insights that drive business decisions and anticipate opportunities to achieve a competitive advantage. This function manages analytic data platforms, the access, design and implementation of reporting/business intelligence solutions, and the application of advanced quantitative modeling.
As a Data Analyst with AI expertise, you will apply business process knowledge, analytics, and emerging AI capabilities to deliver timely, accurate, and actionable insights. You will partner closely with cross‑functional teams to build models, dashboards, automations, and decision‑support tools that enhance performance, efficiency, and responsiveness across the business.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of analytics, automation, and applied AI—and who is excited to shape how our organization leverages data to gain competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and data visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
- Use SQL, Alteryx, Python, or other analytics tools to manage, transform, and analyze complex datasets.
- Apply AI/ML techniques (e.g., predictive modeling, clustering, NLP, forecasting) to support business decision‑making and uncover new opportunities.
- Automate manual processes and build scalable, repeatable data workflows that improve efficiency and data quality.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to gather requirements, translate business needs into analytical solutions, and adapt to shifting priorities.
- Communicate insights clearly and effectively to technical and non‑technical stakeholders through presentations, reports, and data storytelling.
- Contribute to the design and enhancement of data platforms, analytics processes, and governance practices.
- Mentor junior analysts and support the development of best practices across the analytics team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred (e.g., Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business) or equivalent experience
- 8–12 years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or a related field preferred
- Strong proficiency in SQL and at least one analytics or automation tool (e.g., Alteryx, Python, R).
- Experience with AI/ML concepts and tools (e.g., scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, Azure ML, or similar).
- Demonstrated ability to translate business questions into analytical solutions.
- Experience building dashboards and visualizations using Tableau, Looker, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently on complex, high‑impact projects with minimal guidance.
What We Expect At This Level
- Applies advanced knowledge of analytics concepts, tools, and methodologies to manage a wide variety of projects.
- Participates in the development of policies, standards, and procedures that support analytics excellence.
- Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models to improve business performance.
- Leads or contributes to complex, large‑scope projects with long‑term impact.
- Provides innovative solutions that may establish new precedents.
- Independently determines the best approach for new or ambiguous projects.
- Acts as a mentor and resource for less experienced colleagues.
Anticipated salary range: $105,100 - $150,100
Bonus eligible: Yes
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 04/12/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
