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Data Scientist - Predictive AnalyticsMcKesson • Columbus, Ohio, United States
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Data Scientist - Predictive Analytics

McKesson
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    Columbus, Ohio, United States
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    Columbus, Ohio, United States
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About

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.
CoverMyMeds, part of McKesson, helps patients access the medications they need by solving complex medication access and affordability challenges. Through data, automation, and expert intervention, we support providers, pharmacies, payers, biopharma, and—most importantly—patients.
Role Overview
We are seeking a
Data Scientist
to support
forecasting and demand planning initiatives
, including
volume and contact center forecasting
. This role focuses on developing and enhancing statistical and predictive models to improve forecasting accuracy, workforce planning, and operational decision‑making.
You will work closely with cross‑functional partners in operations, workforce management, and analytics to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze large, complex datasets to improve
forecasting accuracy and operational planning
Develop, maintain, and enhance
statistical and predictive models
for volume and contact center forecasting
Apply
time‑series forecasting, predictive modeling, and scenario planning
techniques to anticipate demand
Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve productivity, performance, and customer experience
Create and present
clear data visualizations and insights
for technical and non‑technical audiences
Communicate forecasting results and recommendations to internal teams and occasional external partners
Support optimization of staffing and workforce planning models with guidance from senior team members
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Priority will be given to candidates who reside in the Columbus, OH metropolitan area
We are unable to provide sponsorship for work authorization for this role, presently or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in
Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering
, or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience
applying advanced analytics to solve business problems
Critical Skills & Experience
Strong experience (4+ years) with
forecasting and statistical modeling
, including
time‑series analysis
Proficiency (4+ years) in
Python (required) and experience with
R
Advanced (4+ years) SQL and experience working with large datasets
Hands‑on experience (4+ years) with
data modeling, statistics, and applied mathematics
4+ years' Experience using
Databricks, Snowflake, or similar cloud‑based data platforms
Ability to analyze trends, mine complex transactional data, and troubleshoot analytical issues
Experience creating
analytics‑driven visualizations
and presenting insights clearly
Comfortable working with moderate autonomy in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have
Experience with
contact center analytics
, workforce management, or operational forecasting
Background in
healthcare, pharmaceutical, biopharma, or insurance
environments
Exposure to advanced techniques such as
machine learning, regression, segmentation, NLP, or decision trees
Familiarity with
Azure
, automation, version control, or model deployment workflows
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management skills
Intellectual curiosity, comfort with ambiguity, and desire to continuously learn
Additional Information
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)
Standard office/remote work environment
CoverMyMeds and McKesson value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$108,800 - $181,300 McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: .
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) or (Canada) . Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted. xywuqvp
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