Red Oak is focused on the dynamic and high impact area of pharmaceutical purchasing. We are a team of industry experts, strategists, and entrepreneurial thinkers who apply innovative strategies that move pharmaceuticals to market more efficiently. As the exciting joint venture between two Fortune 20 leading healthcare companies, CVS Health and Cardinal Health, we are responsible for securing both companies’ generic drug portfolios.
Red Oak seeks to add a Vice President, Strategy & Analytics, to become part of our Senior Leadership Team and contribute to and help shape our bright future.
Location: The team currently operates in a hybrid model (Monday’s and Friday’s work from home, with Tuesday through Thursday being in-office)
Position summary:
We are seeking a visionary and data-driven Vice President of Strategy & Analytics to lead our strategic planning and analytics initiatives. This leader will play a critical role in shaping our long-term direction, leveraging data insights to inform decision-making, drive growth, and enhance operational performance across Red Oak Sourcing. The VP will also play a critical role in preparing and presenting insights to senior executives and the Board of Directors, ensuring transparency, alignment, and clarity.
Primary responsibilities:
- Works closely with the President and other leaders of Red Oak to develop organic and inorganic growth initiatives.
- Provides leadership and direction to Strategy and Analytics team focused on strategic planning, sourcing analytics, supplier and regulatory insights. Foster a collaborative, data-driven culture that supports innovation and operational excellence.
- Monitor geopolitical, regulatory and market dynamics that may affect Red Oak supply chain.
- Prepare regular briefings and presentations for senior leadership and the Board of Directors; Translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives that support strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Lead the resolution of highly complex, cross-functional, or unusual business challenges related to generic pharmaceutical sourcing, supplier performance, regulatory shifts or supply chain disruptions.
- Apply structured problem-solving methodologies and advanced analytics to evaluate scenarios, develop strategic options and drive effective solutions.
- Partner with Red Oak Sourcing leaders in Sourcing, Finance, Operations and Legal to align on business goals; serve as a though partner to C-level leadership on strategic initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a quantitative or technical field (e.g., engineering, science, finance); master’s degree in business administration, 10+ years’ experience in related field
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive cultural alignment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels including executive leadership and the Board.
- Skilled in distilling complex analytical insights into compelling narratives that drive strategic success.
- Results driven with proven ability to perform in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen
- Experience preparing executive and board-level materials, with excellent communication and storytelling skills.
- Superior Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Strong technical fluency in analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, SQL).
- Ability and willingness to travel (up to 10%) to conferences and industry partner sites, primarily domestic, limited international.
- Ability and willingness to actively participate in business meetings with industry partners scheduled after traditional close of business (up to 20%) such as dinner meetings.
