Senior Data Scientist – Enterprise ML & Data Leadership

Mckesson Corporation; Canada; Remote; CAD 170,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Data Scientist – Level 5 in Mississauga to lead and scale advanced analytics initiatives across the enterprise. You will architect models, integrate large datasets, and mentor a growing data science team while collaborating with engineering and service management to align solutions with business priorities.

You will design, deploy, and govern predictive analytics and ML solutions in a regulated environment, driving data-driven decision-making and measurable impact across

Qualifications

• Expertise in model deployment patterns (batch/stream) and scalable scoring.
• Expertise in model evaluation frameworks, champion-challenger testing, and lifecycle metrics.
• Expertise in ML model interpretability for governance and audit requirements.
• Experience in predictive modeling across diverse business problem types under production constraints.
• Advanced capability in synthetic data generation for augmentation and privacy-preserving use.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to lead design and development of advanced analytics solutions across teams.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and mentor junior data scientists to ensure quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced predictive analytics and machine learning models to address complex business and IT challenges.
• Oversee integration and preparation of large datasets, architect specialized databases, and manage computing environments for data science projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to data science team members, ensuring adherence to best practices in modeling, automation, and visualization.
• Direct the creation and presentation of data visualizations, dashboards, and analytical findings to leadership, IT, and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering and service management teams to align data science solutions with business needs and coordinate resources for successful execution.
• Communicate predictions and insights to leadership, recommending effective changes to procedures, processes, and strategies.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership, supporting enterprise-wide data-driven decision-making.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies and innovative approaches to strengthen McKesson’s data science capabilities.

Skills

Predictive analytics

Machine learning

Data integration

Data visualization

Team leadership

Mentorship

Model deployment

Governance & audits

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

McKesson is seeking a Data Scientist – Level 5 in Mississauga to lead and scale advanced analytics initiatives across the enterprise. You will architect models, integrate large datasets, and mentor a growing data science team while collaborating with engineering and service management to align solutions with business priorities.

You will design, deploy, and govern predictive analytics and ML solutions in a regulated environment, driving data-driven decision-making and measurable impact across