Data Scientist

About The Company

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

The Strategic Data Scientist at CoverMyMeds makes a meaningful contribution to the success of our company. This role contributes to value proposition refinement and supports key customer teams by providing world-class analytics and insight into our vast store of live data. The SDS will focus on maximizing time spent on high-value, client-impacting insights by prioritizing work that directly drives commercial outcomes.

This Position Collaborates Extensively With Business Units And Channels Across The Company And Supports The Business Goals Of External Clients. Our Ideal Candidate Is Curious, Thrives In a Changing Environment, And Turns Data Into Clear, Actionable Insights For Customers And Colleagues

• Build trusted relationships with CSTs and external clients by using data stories to demonstrate the value of CMM products.
• Deliver proactive analyses of portfolio performance, customer needs, and business risks or opportunities, including market and industry events.
• Apply statistical methods and predictive modeling to analyze product data, identify drivers, and forecast outcomes.
• Monitor portfolio health, provide stakeholder updates and business reviews, and escalate issues as needed.
• Present clear, actionable insights through concise client-facing visuals and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve product value and analytical efficiency.
• Support complex client requests and issue escalations in partnership with account teams.
• Contribute insights that inform strategic and tactical decisions across competitive positioning, product design, analytics, and operations.
• Develop expertise in CoverMyMeds, the pharmaceutical industry, and the business context of supported accounts.

Priority will be given to candidates who live in the Columbus, OH metropolitan area

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role presently or in the future.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in data analytics, business, public health, or a related field; healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in an analytics role within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Understanding of data science methodologies including decision trees, multivariate analysis, segmentation modeling, factor analysis, regression analysis, forecasting, machine learning, etc.
• Experience or understanding of statistical software such as PYTHON, R, MATLAB, SAS, etc.
• Curious problem solver by nature; able to quickly make sense of complex data issues.
• Driven, self-motivated, and a team player adept at working in environments with competing priorities.
• Experience with data mining, analysis, and providing insights.
• Adept at creating queries, writing reports, and presenting findings.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in SQL.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in data visualization tools such as Excel, Tableau, etc.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage expectations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to understand their analytical needs and deliver tailored insights.
• Develop and implement statistical models and predictive analytics to identify key drivers and forecast outcomes relevant to healthcare and pharmaceutical products.
• Conduct comprehensive data analysis to monitor portfolio health, identify trends, and uncover opportunities for growth or risk mitigation.
• Create and deliver compelling data visualizations and reports that translate complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse audiences.
• Engage in proactive analysis of market and industry events to inform strategic decision-making processes.
• Support client requests and resolve issues by providing timely, data-driven solutions in partnership with account teams.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance analytical processes, improve product value, and increase efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies relevant to healthcare analytics.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment and satisfaction with analytical deliverables.
• Contribute to strategic planning and operational improvements through insights derived from data analysis.

Benefits

McKesson offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our employees. This includes competitive health insurance plans, retirement savings options, paid time off, and wellness programs. Employees also have access to professional development resources, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career advancement. We believe in fostering a positive work environment that promotes work-life balance and recognizes individual contributions. Our Total Rewards program is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our workforce, ensuring that employees are supported both professionally and personally.

Equal Opportunity

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other