Data Scientist

About The Company

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

About The Role

The Strategic Data Scientist at CoverMyMeds plays a vital role in driving the company's success through advanced analytics and data-driven insights. This position involves refining value propositions and supporting key customer teams by leveraging vast amounts of live data to generate actionable insights. The SDS will focus on prioritizing high-impact work that directly influences commercial outcomes, ensuring that the analytics provided are both strategic and tactical. Collaboration is a key aspect of this role, requiring extensive interaction with various business units and external clients to support business goals and enhance customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate is curious, adaptable to a dynamic environment, and skilled at translating complex data into clear, compelling narratives. They will build trusted relationships with customer success teams and external clients, demonstrating the value of CoverMyMeds products through insightful storytelling. The role includes delivering proactive analyses on portfolio performance, market trends, customer needs, and business risks or opportunities, utilizing statistical methods and predictive modeling techniques. Presenting findings through concise visuals and recommendations, monitoring portfolio health, and supporting complex client requests are integral responsibilities. Additionally, the SDS will contribute insights that inform strategic decisions related to product development, competitive positioning, and operational efficiencies. Developing expertise in the pharmaceutical industry and the company's business context is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in data analytics, business, public health, or a related field; healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in an analytics role within the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry.
• Understanding of data science methodologies including decision trees, multivariate analysis, segmentation modeling, factor analysis, regression analysis, forecasting, and machine learning.
• Experience or familiarity with statistical software such as Python, R, MATLAB, SAS, etc.
• Curious problem solver with the ability to quickly interpret complex data issues.
• Self-motivated, driven, and a team player capable of managing competing priorities.
• Experience with data mining, analysis, and deriving insights.
• Adept at creating queries, writing reports, and presenting findings effectively.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in SQL.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in data visualization tools such as Excel, Tableau, etc.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage expectations and convey complex insights clearly.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with customer success teams and external clients by demonstrating data-driven value propositions.
• Deliver proactive analyses of portfolio performance, customer needs, and market trends, including industry and competitive insights.
• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to analyze product data, identify key drivers, and forecast outcomes.
• Monitor portfolio health, provide regular stakeholder updates, and escalate issues as necessary.
• Create clear, impactful visualizations and reports to communicate insights and recommendations effectively.
• Identify opportunities to enhance product value and analytical processes for increased efficiency.
• Support complex client requests and manage issue escalations in collaboration with account teams.
• Contribute insights to inform strategic planning, product development, and operational improvements.
• Develop deep expertise in CoverMyMeds, the pharmaceutical industry, and the specific needs of supported accounts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and market standards.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement plans including 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. For additional information on our full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, please visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.