Experienced Senior Pricing Analyst – Data-Driven Pricing Strategy and Economic Forecasting for Walgreens Retail Pharmacy USA Division

About Us

Walgreens is a leading retail pharmacy, health, and wellness company in the United States, operating over 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As a global leader in retail pharmacy, Walgreens is committed to championing the health and well-being of every community in America. With a strong presence in the U.S. healthcare system, Walgreens pharmacists play a vital role in providing an extensive range of pharmacy and healthcare services to meet the needs of clients and patients.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Pricing Analyst to join our dynamic team at Walgreens Retail Pharmacy USA Division. As a key member of our pricing team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing data-driven pricing strategies and economic forecasting models to drive business growth and profitability. This is a hybrid role that offers flexibility, allowing you to balance your time between our remote office and home. If you are a motivated and analytical individual with a strong background in finance, economics, or a related field, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data-driven pricing strategies and economic forecasting models to drive business growth and profitability.
• Analyze complex economic data and statistics to identify trends, patterns, and exceptions that inform pricing decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, reporting, operations, business development, and sales teams, to provide pricing recommendations and insights.
• Communicate pricing suggestions, data analysis, and economic models to senior executives and leaders throughout the organization.
• Prepare senior-level executive documentation of pricing recommendations, economic metrics, and business insights.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills to create and maintain complex forecasting and underwriting models, including pivot tables, macros, and formula auditing.
• Apply intermediate-level Microsoft Access, SAS, and SQL skills to query and analyze large and complex data sets.
• Identify and solve pricing problems by conducting analysis that involves retrieving and analyzing internal statistics and data from third-party sources.
• Present pricing recommendations, data analysis, and economic models to senior executives and leaders throughout the organization.

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Math, Business, Actuarial Science, or Pharmacoeconomics.
• At least 1 year of labor experience in Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), Contracting, Finance, Account Management, or Pricing.
• High school diploma/GED and at least 4 years of experience in Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM), Contracting, Finance, Account Management, or Pricing.
• 1+ years of pricing/economic analysis or related experience, including 1+ years of experience in using Excel for economic data analysis and/or economic modeling.
• Knowledge and understanding of statistics, business metrics, and operational processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, patterns, and exceptions in complex data sets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior executives and leaders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask, with a focus on delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, including creating and formatting presentations, adding images and transitions, and customizing slide numbers and chart formats.
• Advanced-level skills in Microsoft Excel, including using AVERAGE functions, merging and centering cells, printing focused pages, and creating pivot tables.
• Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Word, including placing headers, page breaks, page numbers, and tables, and adjusting table columns.

Preferred Qualifications

We prefer candidates with the following qualifications:

• Advanced pricing and profitability modeling experience.
• Experience working with large and complex data sets, including data analysis and visualization.
• Strong knowledge of economic forecasting models and techniques.
• Experience working with senior executives and leaders to develop and implement business strategies.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At Walgreens, we are committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. As a Senior Pricing Analyst, you will have opportunities to:

• Develop and implement data-driven pricing strategies and economic forecasting models to drive business growth and profitability.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide pricing recommendations and insights.
• Present complex information to senior executives and leaders.
• Develop and maintain complex forecasting and underwriting models using advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Apply intermediate-level Microsoft Access, SAS, and SQL skills to query and analyze large and complex data sets.

We also offer a range of learning benefits, including:

• Training and development programs to help you develop your skills and knowledge.
• Opportunities to work with senior executives and leaders to develop and implement business strategies.
• Access to industry-leading tools and technologies, including Microsoft Excel, Access, and SQL.

Work Environment and Company Culture

As a hybrid role, you will have the flexibility to balance your time between our remote office and home. Our company culture is built on a foundation of collaboration, innovation, and customer-centricity. We are committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and supportive of our employees' needs.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• A starting salary of $28-38 per hour.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision insurance.
• A retirement savings plan (401(k)).
• An 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 analytical individual with a strong background in finance, economics, or a related field, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application through our website, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience.