Data Scientist

McKesson requires new employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as defined by the CDC, subject to applicable, verified accommodation requests. Job Description McKesson Corporation is a global leader in healthcare supply chain management solutions, retail pharmacy, community oncology and specialty care, and healthcare information solutions. McKesson partners with pharmaceutical manufacturers, providers, pharmacies, governments and other organizations in healthcare to help provide the right medicines, medical products and healthcare services to the right patients at the right time, safely and cost-effectively. United by our ICARE shared principles, our employees work every day to innovate and deliver opportunities that make our customers and partners more successful - all for the better health of patients. McKesson has been named a “Most Admired Company” in the healthcare wholesaler category by FORTUNE, a “Best Place to Work” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and a top military-friendly company by Military Friendly. For more information, visit www.mckesson.com. We take pride in our culture of connection and believe in a workplace where everyone can be their full, authentic self. We welcome and encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities and others with diverse perspectives to join our growing team. Your unique perspective and experience are valuable assets that can translate into a rewarding career path with us. Apply to join our team and help shape the future of healthcare! Position Summary The state of healthcare is complex, but our shared purpose isn’t: Help people get the medicine they need to live healthier lives. CoverMyMeds solves medication access challenges for patients throughout every step of their journey through a unified brand that now encompasses RelayHealth, RxCrossroads by McKesson, McKesson Prescription Automation and CoverMyMeds. Our combined experience spans nearly 90 years and together, we’re applying our expertise to solve some of the biggest problems in healthcare. We accelerate innovative solutions for problems like medication affordability and adherence in way that everyone wins — from providers to pharmacies, payers to biopharma and, especially, patients. By combining automation and expert intervention, the company provides prior authorization, prescription decision support, specialty patient support, core adjudication network, patient assistance programs, clinical and behavioral adherence, and patient empowerment solutions. We’re proud to be an integral part of McKesson Corporation and embody the shared values and leadership behaviors of the greater organization. We understand the importance of a system that works together. Your expertise, drive and passion can help us carry out our mission to improve lives and advance healthcare. Current Need We are looking for a Data Scientist who will support our product, sales, leadership and business development with insights gained from analyzing company data. The ideal candidate is adept at using large data sets to find opportunities for product and process optimization and using models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action. They must have strong experience using a variety of data mining/data analysis methods, using a variety of data tools, building and implementing models, using/creating algorithms, and creating/running simulations. They must have a proven ability to drive business results with their data-based insights. They must be comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams. The right candidate will have a passion for discovering solutions hidden in large data sets and working with stakeholders to improve business outcomes. It will be critical for this individual to be highly analytical but also be able to communicate the results and methodology effectively to all levels of the organization. Position Description Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions. Mine and analyze data from company databases to drive optimization and improvement of product development, marketing techniques and business strategies. Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques. Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets. Use predictive modeling to increase and optimize customer experiences and revenue. Coordinate with different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes. Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy. Critical Skills Experience with SQL Language Advanced Microsoft Excel Statistics or Mathematics Ability to mine complex transactional data Statistical software experience (MATLAB, R, PYTHON, SAS, etc.) Ability to recognize and analyze trends Ability to convey requirements and tell data-led stories to a technical and non-technical audience Self-Starter that takes ownership and can prioritize workload Ability to troubleshoot problems and work with required groups Experience in creating Analytics based visualization Able to guide and advise other members of the group in best practices, creation of new methods, tools, insights, modeling approaches, etc. Additional Knowledge & Skills Preferred Previous Pharmacy, PBM, or insurance experience, preferred Understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturer assistance programs, preferred NCPDP pharmacy transaction knowledge, preferred Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, to include interviewing internal and external parties including the ability to interview SME's and gather information to develop a solution Prepares and manipulates data for use in the development of statistical models Handles routine requests/projects and assists with more complex statistical/business/research issues and studies Insurance, Pharmaceutical, Biopharma, or Medical experience Resourceful and able to troubleshoot problems and work with required groups to resolve problems Innovative with the ability to conceptualize and develop ideas and vision Excellent project and time management skills to successfully navigate and complete multiple projects with multiple deadlines and stakeholders Use of automation, predictive, version control and integration software suites to improve workflow efficiency. Great intuition, curiosity, and skepticism when analyzing data Minimum Requirements Typically requires 3 years of relevant experience or combination of advanced degree and work experience. Education Quantitative degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or another relevant area McKesson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Qualified applicants will not be disqualified from consideration for employment based upon criminal history. McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. 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