Data Scientist, Finance Digital Solutions

Cardinal Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 94,900 - 122,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

HSA

401k

Early wage access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a product-oriented Data Science professional who partners with engineering and developer teams to turn analytical concepts into real, working business solutions. In this role, you will be hands-on with data --- building prototypes, designing outputs, and setting up tracking metrics --- but your primary focus is ensuring our products serve a clear business purpose.

You will act as the bridge between technical development and financial workflows, ensuring the models we

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of Data Science experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience with Agile and SDLC frameworks.
• Experience using Git and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jenkins).
• Experience containerizing apps and ML models with Docker.
• Experience deploying on Kubernetes platforms.

Responsibilities

• Turn analytical concepts into real business solutions with engineering partners.
• Build prototypes, design outputs, and set up tracking metrics.
• Bridge technical development and financial workflows.
• Ensure models are trusted, usable, and integrated into daily processes.
• Support product adoption and measurable business impact.

Skills

Communication

Agile methodologies

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Python

Git

CI/CD tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

What Data Science contributes to Cardinal Health

The Data & Analytics Function oversees the analytics life-cycle in order to identify, analyze and present relevant insights that drive business decisions and anticipate opportunities to achieve a competitive advantage. This function manages analytic data platforms, the access, design and implementation of reporting/business intelligence solutions, and the application of advanced quantitative modeling.

Data Science applies base, scientific methodologies from various disciplines, techniques and tools that extracts knowledge and insight from data to solve complex business problems on large data sets, integrating multiple systems.

Job Overview

We are seeking a product-oriented Data Science professional who partners with engineering and developer teams to turn analytical concepts into real, working business solutions. In this role, you will be hands-on with data --- building prototypes, designing outputs, and setting up tracking metrics --- but your primary focus is ensuring our products serve a clear business purpose. You will act as the bridge between technical development and financial workflows, ensuring the models we build are trusted, highly usable, and deeply integrated into daily business processes. This role is ideal for an analytical professional who has strong technical skills but is ultimately energized by product adoption and measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Strong proficiency in programming languages (SQL & Python)
• Experience working within Agile and SDLC frameworks.
• Experience using Git and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jenkins).
• Experience containerizing applications and machine learning models using Docker.
• Experience deploying, managing, or supporting workloads on Kubernetes platforms

Requirements

• Familiarity with MLOps concepts and production model deployment
• Demonstrated experience collaborating alongside developers or data engineers to deliver data-driven solutions.
• A product-focused mindset, with a strong interest in user experience, adoption, and practical business problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical details clearly to non-technical business partners.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range:

$94,900 - $122,040

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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