SENIOR PHARMACY INTELLIGENCE AND CONTRACTING ANALYST

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Department Overview: University of California Health comprises six academic health centers, 21 health professional schools, and systemwide services that improve the health of patients and the University’s students, faculty and employees. All of UC’s hospitals are ranked among the best in California and its medical schools and health professional schools are nationally ranked in their respective areas. The Pharmacy team supports the UC Health enterprise by developing strategies for optimizing systemwide medication use, generating revenue to further support the UC Health population, executing targeted initiatives focused on delivering value to UC Health patients through effective medication utilization, and identifying opportunities for collaboration among the UC Health Academic Medical Centers. UC Health is committed to improving the health of Californians. We strive for a community that fosters an open, inclusive, and productive environment where we respect the potential of all individuals to make a positive contribution.

Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Executive Director, Pharmacy Initiatives, the Senior Pharmacy Intelligence and Contracting Analyst serves as the systemwide subject matter expert for pharmacy analytics, spend intelligence, and strategic sourcing initiatives across UC Health. The position collaborates with pharmacy leadership, supply chain teams, manufacturers, distributors, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to reduce pharmaceutical purchasing costs, optimize operational performance, and advance systemwide contracting and sourcing strategies. The incumbent provides expert-level analytical leadership and consultation, leading the development of complex analytical frameworks, dashboards, forecasts, and reporting solutions that support executive decision-making and strategic business initiatives. Exercising a high degree of independence and judgment, the position influences systemwide operational, financial, and sourcing strategies through data-driven insights and recommendations. The Senior Pharmacy Intelligence and Contracting Analyst serves as a trusted advisor to UC Health leadership on pharmacy analytics, vendor performance, contract optimization, and opportunities to improve financial outcomes, operational efficiency, and organizational effectiveness. This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Technical Unit (TX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) bargaining unit contract.

Responsibilities: 25% Design and lead the development of complex forecasts, analyses, reports, datasets, and recommendations that support and enhance business and clinical operations. Leverage