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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.\nWhat 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.\nPosition Summary (Purpose of job):\nThe Data Scientist - Level 5 serves as a strategic leader in advancing McKesson’s data science capabilities to solve complex business and IT challenges. This position is responsible for designing, developing, and deploying advanced predictive analytics and machine learning models that enable data-driven decision-making across the enterprise. Operating within a regulated environment, the role ensures compliance while driving innovation and measurable impact.\nThis role directs the integration of large, varied datasets, architects specialized databases, and oversees computing environments for data science projects. The Data Scientist collaborates with engineering, service teams, and business stakeholders to align solutions with enterprise priorities. Additionally, the position provides technical guidance, mentorship, and thought leadership to promote best practices and foster data literacy across the organization.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead the design, development, and deployment of advanced predictive analytics and machine learning models to address complex business and IT challenges.\nOversee integration and preparation of large datasets, architect specialized databases, and manage computing environments for data science projects.\nProvide technical guidance and mentorship to data science team members, ensuring adherence to best practices in modeling, automation, and visualization.\nDirect the creation and presentation of data visualizations, dashboards, and analytical findings to leadership, IT, and business stakeholders.\nCollaborate with engineering and service management teams to align data science solutions with business needs and coordinate resources for successful execution.\nCommunicate predictions and insights to leadership, recommending effective changes to procedures, processes, and strategies.\nPresent findings and recommendations to leadership, supporting enterprise-wide data-driven decision-making.\nDrive adoption of emerging technologies and innovative approaches to strengthen McKesson’s data science capabilities.\nMinimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):\nExpertise in model deployment patterns (batch/stream) and scalable scoring solutions.\nExpertise in model evaluation frameworks, champion-challenger testing, and lifecycle metrics.\nExpertise in ML model interpretability for governance and audit requirements.\nExpertise in predictive modeling across diverse business problem types under production constraints.\nAdvanced capability in synthetic data generation for augmentation and privacy-preserving use.\nStrong business acumen and ability to translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations.\nAbility to lead design and development of advanced analytics solutions across teams.\nAbility to provide technical guidance and mentor junior data scientists to ensure quality delivery.\nBusiness Experience:\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; advanced degree strongly preferred.\nTypically requires 10+ years of professional experience in designing and deploying enterprise-scale data science solutions. Less experience is accepted with relevant Master's or Doctorate qualifications.\nExperience in leading teams, mentoring talent, and providing technical guidance for high-impact projects.\nWe 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.\nOur Base Pay Range for this position\n$122,100 - $162,800McKesson 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:\nMcKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.\nMcKesson 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.\nMcKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.\nMcKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nMcKesson 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.\nMcKesson 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) . 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