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Job Summary:

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company focused on enhancing healthcare accessibility and affordability. They are seeking a Sr. Data Scientist to develop analytic solutions, applying data science methodologies to business problems in Finance, Operations, Accounting, and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement predictive models to analyze pricing data and forecast trends.

• Apply machine learning algorithms to optimize pricing structures.

• Design and oversee the implementation of model variance analysis and impact tracking frameworks.

• Guide the deployment of statistical models in production.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as sales, marketing, and finance to develop pricing strategies that align with business objectives.

• Prepare detailed reports on pricing analysis and recommendations for senior management.

• Partner with the business to build out a recommendation engine leveraging predictive models.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience in data science / analytics / programming

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as: Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Finance, Economics or related quantitative / STEM majors.

• Demonstrated ability to tackle problems across the full data stack, from data wrangling to stakeholder consumption at scale.

• Deep knowledge of machine learning / data science techniques.

• Knowledge of programming in Python and SQL.

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Strong grasp of fundamental statistical concepts: forecasting techniques, reinforcement learning, unsupervised learning, regression, A/B testing, cluster analysis, outlier analysis, probability distributions, tests for independence, etc.

• Experience solving problems at scale leveraging both cloud platforms and relational databases.

Preferred:

• Experience with AI techniques such as natural language processing (NLP), Gen AI, LLMs, computer vision, and reinforcement learning to enhance pricing models and optimize revenue.

• Using mathematical models to optimize pricing a plus.

• Experience in developing statistical simulation decision frameworks a plus.

• Master’s and/or PhD a plus.

Company:

McKesson distributes medical supplies, information technology, and care management products and services. Founded in 1833, the company is headquartered in Irving, Texas, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Public Company. McKesson has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.