Strategic Data Scientist

MCKESSON; North Carolina; On-site; USD 109,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson, a Fortune 10 healthcare leader, seeks a Strategic Data Scientist to translate complex data into clear guidance for customer teams. The role emphasizes data-driven storytelling, predictive analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to improve product value and outcomes in the US healthcare space.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in healthcare analytics, strong SQL, and experience with visualization tools, enabling proactive insights and strategic support for CoverMyMeds

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in data analytics, business, public health, or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of analytics experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical sectors.
• Familiarity with data science techniques such as decision trees, multivariate analysis, segmentation, factor analysis, regression, forecasting, and machine learning.
• Experience with statistical tools and languages: Python, R, MATLAB, or SAS.
• Strong ability to interpret complex data challenges and communicate insights clearly.
• Self-driven, motivated, and effective as a cross-functional team player in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience in data mining, analysis, and translating findings into actionable insights.
• Proficiency building queries, preparing reports, and delivering presentations.
• Intermediate to advanced SQL skills; data visualization in Excel and Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with customer teams and external clients using data-driven narratives to show product value.
• Deliver proactive analyses of portfolio performance, customer needs, and business risks or opportunities.
• Apply statistical methods and predictive modeling to evaluate product data, uncover drivers, and forecast outcomes.
• Monitor portfolio health, provide stakeholder updates and business reviews, and escalate issues when needed.
• Present clear, actionable insights through client-facing visuals and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to enhance product value and improve analytical efficiency.
• Support complex client requests and escalations in partnership with account teams.
• Contribute insights informing strategic and tactical decisions across competitive positioning, product design, analytics, and operations.
• Develop deep expertise in CoverMyMeds, the pharmaceutical industry, and the business context of the accounts we support.

Skills

data storytelling

problem solving

communication

team collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

SAS

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Requirements

Must have:

• – We require a BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in data analytics, business, public health, or a related discipline; healthcare experience is strongly preferred.
• – We look for 5-7 years of analytics experience in healthcare or the pharmaceutical sector.
• – We need familiarity with data science techniques such as decision trees, multivariate analysis, segmentation modeling, factor analysis, regression, forecasting, and machine learning.
• – We expect experience with statistical tools and languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, or SAS.
• – We value a naturally curious problem solver who can quickly interpret complex data challenges.
• – We prefer someone who is self-driven, motivated, and effective as a team player in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities.
• – We need experience in data mining, analysis, and translating findings into insights.
• – We require strong capability in building queries, preparing reports, and delivering presentations.
• – We expect intermediate to advanced SQL skills.
• – We expect intermediate to advanced proficiency with data visualization tools such as Excel and Tableau.
• – We need strong communication skills and the ability to manage expectations.
• – We prefer industry knowledge in insurance, pharmaceutical, or healthcare.
• – We value the ability to lead without direct authority and build relationships across functions and with customers and industry stakeholders.
• – We are looking for someone passionate about improving US healthcare and contributing to healthier lives.

Responsibilities

• We build trusted relationships with customer teams and external clients by using data-driven narratives to show the value of our products.
• We deliver proactive analyses of portfolio performance, customer needs, and business risks or opportunities, including market and industry developments.
• We apply statistical methods and predictive modeling to evaluate product data, uncover drivers, and forecast outcomes.
• We monitor portfolio health, provide stakeholder updates and business reviews, and elevate issues when necessary.
• We present clear, actionable insights through concise client-facing visuals and recommendations.
• We identify opportunities to enhance product value and improve analytical efficiency.
• We support complex client requests and issue escalations in partnership with account teams.
• We contribute insights that inform strategic and tactical decisions across competitive positioning, product design, analytics, and operations.
• We develop deep expertise in CoverMyMeds, the pharmaceutical industry, and the business context of the accounts we support.

Company

We are McKesson, a Fortune 10 company with a broad impact across healthcare, focused on making quality care more accessible and affordable. Our CoverMyMeds team is hiring a Strategic Data Scientist to help refine our value proposition and support customer teams with high-value analytics and insight from live data. This role collaborates across the business, supports external client goals, and is best suited to a curious, adaptable professional who turns complex data into clear, actionable guidance. We prioritize candidates in the Columbus, OH metropolitan area, and we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role now or in the future. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including base pay, potential bonus or long-term incentive opportunities, and other benefits, with a stated base pay range of $108,800 to $181,300.