Lead Intelligent Solutions Engineer - Remote US

McKesson’s Corporate; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson invites a Lead Intelligent Solutions Engineer to architect and deliver enterprise-grade AI and automation solutions from problem framing to deployment. You will design, build, and scale LLM- and agent-based automations, owning architecture, quality, and outcomes.

You will evangelize AI across the organization, mentor peers, and ensure security and governance while collaborating with business and technology partners to maximize value.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex, production-grade AI and automation solutions as a hands-on builder.
• Deep proficiency in prompt engineering and applying Generative AI to enterprise workflows.
• Strong programming skills (Python and/or JavaScript) with APIs, data transformation, version control, and deployment practices.
• Experience building agentic AI solutions, including RAG architectures, orchestration frameworks, and tool-calling patterns.
• Experience with Microsoft AI ecosystem tools (Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Azure AI / Azure OpenAI).
• Ability to rapidly prototype while maintaining enterprise-grade security, reliability, and governance.
• Senior, end-to-end AI solution architect while remaining hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end AI and intelligent automation initiatives across problem framing to production deployment.
• Design, build, and scale LLM- and agent-based automations.
• Mentor teams and drive adoption of AI standards and patterns.

Skills

Prompt engineering

Generative AI

Python

JavaScript

APIs

Data transformation

Version control

Deployment practices

Agentic AI

RAG architectures

Orchestration frameworks

Tool-calling patterns

Microsoft AI ecosystem

Copilot Studio

Power Platform

Azure AI

Azure OpenAI

Security

Governance

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Copilot Studio

Power Platform

Azure AI

Azure OpenAI

Job description

The **Lead Intelligent Solutions Engineer** is a senior, hands-on technical builder-leader accountable for delivering AI and intelligent automation solutions end-to-end, from problem framing through production deployment and sustained value realization. This role personally designs, builds, and scales LLM- and agent-based automations while owning solution architecture, technical quality, delivery outcomes, and enterprise standards.* Evangelize AI and intelligent automation capabilities across the organization by:+ Engaging business stakeholders+ Translating opportunities into concrete solution concepts+ Demonstrating value through working solutions* Produce high-quality technical documentation, user guides, and SOPs* Lead hands-on enablement sessions, workshops, and knowledge transfer to drive adoption* Act as a technical mentor and thought leader, influencing standards, patterns, and best practices across AI and automation initiatives* Collaborate with business and technology partners to continuously improve AI-enhanced workflows* Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred* At least 7 years of experience in machine learning* Healthcare, life sciences, or clinical research domain experience* Experience delivering solutions in regulated, compliance-driven environments**Skills:*** Proven experience delivering complex, production-grade AI and automation solutions as a hands-on builder* Deep proficiency in prompt engineering and applying Generative AI to enterprise workflows* Strong programming skills (typically Python and/or JavaScript) with experience in APIs, data transformation, version control, and deployment practices* Demonstrated experience building agentic AI solutions, including RAG architectures, orchestration frameworks, and tool-calling patterns* Experience with Microsoft AI ecosystem tools (e.g., Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Azure AI / Azure OpenAI) strongly preferred* Ability to rapidly prototype while maintaining enterprise-grade security, reliability, and governance* Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior, end-to-end AI solution architect while remaining hands-on* Comfortable owning ambiguous, high-visibility initiatives with minimal direction* Strong stakeholder influence skills; able to align technical decisions with business outcomes in a matrixed environment* Track record of translating concepts into shipped, adopted, enterprise solutions**Abilities:*** Ability to operate simultaneously at strategic, architectural, and engineering levels.* Ability to influence change and drive adoption across teams.* Ability to prioritize, execute, and deliver outcomes under evolving requirements.Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world's leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 750 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. SCRI's research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. Please to learn more about our research offerings.**About McKesson**We deliver careers with purpose and potential. Our focus on better health starts with creating an inclusive environment with strong values where you can build a fulfilling career. You can count on us to provide you with resources and opportunities to grow and be your best, while contributing to our pursuit of improving lives. Every day, McKesson's employees deliver products to healthcare providers that make a difference in the care and life of a patient. We work to distribute medical supplies, bandages, syringes, vials of flu vaccine, and pharmaceutical drugs to help real patients like Jack, an eight-year-old boy battling cancer. We take that job seriously. Together, the work we do is shaping the future of healthcare. If you are passionate about combining a meaningful career with a balanced life, join us on this journey and apply for a job with McKesson today. Every day, McKesson's employees deliver products to healthcare providers that make a difference in the care and life of a patient.By providing your personal information here, you are acknowledging our privacy statement. (English)