Capabilities & Insights Analytics Analyst - Healthcare

McKinsey & Company, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinsey & Company seeks a Healthcare Analytics Analyst to join consulting teams focusing on health systems analyses and client projects across public bodies, insurers, and providers.

You will handle large datasets, develop dashboards and ML/AI models using Python and low-code/no-code tools, and work with Data Engineers and Knowledge teams to deliver data-driven solutions. This role emphasizes growth, mentorship, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 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., 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
• Willingness 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

Responsibilities

• Analyze and model large data sets to drive health outcomes and insights
• Develop dashboards and ML/AI models using Python and low-code/no-code tools
• Collaborate with Data Engineers and Knowledge/Insights teams to deliver client work
• Support building healthcare assets and knowledge to advance McKinsey's innovation portfolio

Skills

Python

R

ML frameworks

Tableau

Power BI

Plotly

SQL

EHR/HL7/FHIR

Travel willingness

Arabic/English communication

Education

Degree in computer or data analytics/science

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

As a Healthcare Analytics Analyst, you will be part of consulting teams working with clients, internal projects, research, and analyses on health systems and the entities within.

Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

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 GROWTH

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 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

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.