Strategic Data Scientist — Healthcare Analytics & Insights

McKesson; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 108,800 - 181,300; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a Strategic Data Scientist for CoverMyMeds to deliver world-class analytics and insights from vast live data. The role focuses on prioritizing high-value client-impacting work to drive commercial outcomes and collaborate with business units across the company.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years in analytics within healthcare/pharma, proficiency in SQL and data visualization, and experience with Python/R/MATLAB/SAS.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent in data analytics, business, public health, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in an analytics role in healthcare/Pharma industry preferred.
• Understanding of data science methodologies including decision trees, multivariate analysis, segmentation modeling, factor analysis, regression analysis, forecasting, machine learning.
• Experience with statistical software (Python, R, MATLAB, SAS, etc.).
• Curious problem solver who can quickly make sense of complex data issues.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work in a team.
• Experience with data mining, analysis, and providing insights.
• Able to create queries, write reports, and present findings.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in SQL.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in data visualization tools such as Excel, Tableau.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SQL

Python

R

Tableau

Excel

Data mining

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

SAS

Job description

McKesson is seeking a Strategic Data Scientist for CoverMyMeds to deliver world-class analytics and insights from vast live data. The role focuses on prioritizing high-value client-impacting work to drive commercial outcomes and collaborate with business units across the company.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years in analytics within healthcare/pharma, proficiency in SQL and data visualization, and experience with Python/R/MATLAB/SAS.