Capabilities & Insights Analytics Analyst - Healthcare

McKinsey & Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 224,971 - 337,457; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Global community of diverse colleagues

Job summary

A leading global management consulting firm is seeking a Capabilities & Insights Analytics Analyst in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will work closely with healthcare clients, handling large datasets and developing dashboards and ML/AI models, while collaborating with Data Engineers and consulting teams. The position requires a degree in data analytics and 3+ years of experience in data analysis or consulting, along with proficiency in Python and machine learning tools. Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in a relevant field.
• Solid understanding of Programming in Python and/or R.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and model large data sets.
• Develop dashboards and ML/AI models.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering and consulting teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Machine learning

Programming in Python

Data visualization with Tableau

SQL

Problem solving

Communication in Arabic

Communication in English

Education

Degree in computer/data analytics/science

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Power BI

Job description

Who You'll Work With

Driving lasting impact and building long‑term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.

When you join us, you will have:

• Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast‑paced learning experience, owning your journey.
• A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
• Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• World‑class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well‑being for you and your family.

Your Impact

In the role of a Capabilities & Insights Analytics Analyst, you will be part of our consulting teams with a focus on quantitative analyses and AI/ML approaches, continuously developing our portfolio of data‑driven solutions and innovative approaches.

You will work closely with our healthcare clients from various sectors such as public bodies, health insurance companies, or providers, utilizing your project management skills and communication with diverse stakeholders.

As a Healthcare Analytics Analyst, you are expected to handle large datasets, particularly in analysis and modeling. Your daily tasks will include analyzing and modeling large data sets, as well as working closely with our Data Engineers in building and maintaining our proprietary platforms and solutions. You will develop dashboards and ML/AI models, utilizing both low‑code/no‑code tools and Python and visualization tools.

In daily operations, you will collaborate closely with our Data Engineering colleagues, our Knowledge and Insights experts, and our consulting teams to prepare and execute client work. Besides serving clients as part of an engagement, you will be helping to build healthcare assets and knowledge, driving the firm’s proprietary innovation portfolio.

We offer challenging tasks in an exceptionally dedicated team with many opportunities for further growth and personal development.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• Successfully completed degree in computer or data analytics/science, ideally combined with biostatistics, bioinformatics or epidemiology
• 3+ years of professional experience in a relevant field (e.g., as a Data Analyst/Scientist, BI, or consulting)
• Solid understanding and application of Programming in Python and/or R
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Plotly)
• Familiarity with SQL and data querying from relational databases or cloud‑based environments
• Understanding of electronic health record structures, clinical terminologies (ICD, CPT, SNOMED) and health data standards such as HL7 and FHIR
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, particularly in analytical and quantitative areas
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the motivation to continuously improve the status quo and drive this independently
• Willingness and ability to travel to client and McKinsey locations within and outside the country
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and effectively with people at all levels in an organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English