Data Scientist - Strategy & Analytics (Healthcare/Supply Chain)

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.

As a Data Scientist supporting Data Strategy, you will play a critical role in transforming data into actionable insights that inform business strategy and decision-making. This is a highly visible role with regular interaction across cross-functional stakeholders, offering the opportunity to influence key initiatives and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Collection & Analysis: Gather and analyze data from multiple sources using statistical methods and visualization tools to identify trends and actionable insights.
• Model Development: Build and deploy predictive models using appropriate machine learning techniques aligned to business objectives.
• Strategy Development: Support the development of data-driven strategies by translating analytical findings into meaningful business recommendations.
• Data Quality & Governance: Ensure integrity, accuracy, and reliability of data while partnering with governance teams to maintain compliance and standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business needs, translate them into scalable analytical solutions, and communicate findings effectively.
• Analytics & Tools: Leverage modern analytics platforms and visualization tools; stay current on emerging technologies and share best practices with teams.
• Performance Measurement: Define and track KPIs, analyze performance trends, and recommend optimizations to improve business outcomes.
• Innovation & Research: Identify new data sources and analytical approaches to drive innovation and competitive advantage.
• Risk & Compliance: Ensure adherence to data privacy and regulatory requirements, proactively identifying risks and mitigation strategies.
• Communication & Problem Solving: Present complex insights in a clear, actionable manner and apply strategic and tactical thinking to solve business challenges.
• This role requires a strong balance of technical expertise, business acumen, and the ability to execute tactically while contributing to broader strategic objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and typically 4+ years of relevant experience in data analytics, data science, or a related field.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or Economics preferred.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of experience in data analysis, visualization, and/or supporting data-driven business environments
• Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL for data analysis and modeling
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI, Looker, or ThoughtSpot
• Strong expertise in SQL and relational databases (e.g., Snowflake)
• Familiarity with Azure Cloud and Databricks Lakehouse architecture
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, scikit-learn, Keras)
• Strong foundation in statistical modeling and predictive analytics
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and translate insights into business impact
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to diverse audiences
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare and/or supply chain environments strongly preferred
• Demonstrated financial acumen with the ability to connect analytics to business and financial outcomes
• Experience working in high-visibility roles with senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to operate with a tactical mindset while driving strategic impact
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

McKesson complies with all applicable U.S. immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not provide employer support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment benefit for this role.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future. This includes having the legal right to work in the United States without the need for McKesson support or sponsorship for any immigration related employment authorization (e.g., H1B, O1, E3, H1B1, TN, F1 OPT, F1 STEM OPT, F1 CPT, etc.) now or in the future.

If you will require McKesson to provide immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future, you should not apply for this position.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$114,200 - $190,400

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