Strategic Data Scientist

McKesson•Columbus, OH

11d•$108,800 - $181,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Data Scientist at CoverMyMeds makes a meaningful contribution to the success of our company. This role contributes to value proposition refinement and supports key customer teams by providing world-class analytics and insight into our vast store of live data. The SDS will focus on maximizing time spent on high-value, client-impacting insights by prioritizing work that directly drives commercial outcomes. This position collaborates extensively with business units and channels across the company and supports the business goals of external clients. Our ideal candidate is curious, thrives in a changing environment, and turns data into clear, actionable insights for customers and colleagues.

Requirements

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience in data analytics, business, public health, or related field; healthcare experience strongly preferred.
5-7 years of experience in an analytics role in healthcare/Pharma industry preferred.
Understanding of data science methodologies including decision trees, multivariate analysis, segmentation modeling, factor analysis, regression analysis, forecasting, machine learning, etc.
Experience or understanding of statistical software (PYTHON, R, MATLAB, SAS, etc.)
Curious problem solver by nature; able to quickly make sense of complex data issues.
Driven, self-motivated, team player adept at working in environment with competing priorities.
Experience with data mining, analysis, and providing insights.
Adept at creating queries, writing reports, and presenting findings.
Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in SQL.
Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools e.g., Excel, Tableau, etc.
Able to communicate and manage expectations.

Nice To Haves

Industry Expertise – Specifically in Insurance, Pharmaceutical, or Healthcare.
Collaboration – Key success factors in this role include leading without direct authority, building relationships across multiple functions, and listening to input and perspectives from across the organization, customers, and industry stakeholders.
Passion - The candidate should have a passion for improving US healthcare and a desire to join a team that focuses every day on enabling healthier lives through the work that we do.

Responsibilities

Build trusted relationships with CSTs and external clients by using data stories to demonstrate the value of CMM products.
Deliver proactive analyses of portfolio performance, customer needs, and business risks or opportunities, including market and industry events.
Apply statistical methods and predictive modeling to analyze product data, identify drivers, and forecast outcomes.
Monitor portfolio health, provide stakeholder updates and business reviews, and escalate issues as needed.
Present clear, actionable insights through concise client-facing visuals and recommendations.
Identify opportunities to improve product value and analytical efficiency.
Support complex client requests and issue escalations in partnership with account teams.
Contribute insights that inform strategic and tactical decisions across competitive positioning, product design, analytics, and operations.
Develop expertise in CoverMyMeds, the pharmaceutical industry, and the business context of supported accounts.