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Data Scientist

McKesson

Mississauga, Canada

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Job Description

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.


Summary


Join a dynamic team at McKesson where data science meets business strategy. We're seeking a Data Scientist with a strong blend of AI/ML expertise and business acumen to build AI Agents that drive margin expansion and deliver financial savings for our customers. Help move healthcare forward by improving decision-making through data.


What You’ll Do



  • Design and implement AI Agents to support McKesson’s pricing strategies and margin expansion initiatives.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Pricing, Program, Sourcing, Contract Administration, Accounting, Six Sigma, Data Science, and IT.

  • Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to develop hypotheses, pilot solutions, and scale successful models.

  • Apply AI/ML techniques to uncover market trends, process inefficiencies, and strategic opportunities.

  • Build scalable data pipelines and integrate digital data assets.

  • Leverage McKesson’s data infrastructure to develop next-generation models focused on customer savings.

  • Create self-serve decision support tools and parametrized procedures to democratize access to complex analysis.

  • Break down complex problems into scalable workstreams and socialize solutions across teams.

  • Develop Python APIs for model deployment in web applications.

  • Track benefits and operationalize solutions across the organization.


What You Bring



  • 2–5 years of experience in analytics or a related field.

  • Proven ability to use analytics to create business value.

  • Strong Python skills (3+ years) with experience in Scikit-learn and Pandas.

  • Solid SQL skills (4+ years).

  • Deep understanding of ML algorithms such as clustering, regression, outlier detection, deep learning, and time series analysis.

  • Experience with GenAI and Agentic AI.

  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web development.

  • Strong communication skills—verbal, written, and presentation.

  • Business acumen and a passion for solving problems with data.


Minimum Requirements



  • Degree or equivalent and typically requires 4+ years of relevant experience.


Preferable Skills & Experience



  • Bachelor of Science degree / Graduate degree.

  • 2–5 years of experience in analytics or a related field.

  • Experience in GenAI and Agentic AI.

  • Experience working with RESTful APIs.

  • Web development experience is a plus.

  • Strong desire and ability to use data to solve business problems.


The incumbent of this position will provide daily support to internal and/or external clients outside Quebec and/or in the United States. Therefore, he/she must be proficient in spoken and written English. Please note that the number of positions requiring English language skills has been limited where possible.


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Rejoignez une équipe dynamique chez McKesson où la science des données rencontre la stratégie commerciale. Nous recherchons un Data Scientist doté d’une solide expertise en IA/ML et d’un bon sens des affaires pour développer des agents intelligents qui favorisent l’expansion des marges et génèrent des économies pour nos clients. Contribuez à faire progresser le secteur de la santé grâce à une meilleure prise de décision basée sur les données.


Ce que vous ferez



  • Concevoir et mettre en Ĺ“uvre des agents intelligents pour soutenir les stratĂ©gies de tarification et les initiatives d’expansion des marges de McKesson.

  • Collaborer avec des Ă©quipes transversales : Tarification, Programmes, Approvisionnement, Administration des contrats, ComptabilitĂ©, Six Sigma, Science des donnĂ©es et IT.

  • Analyser des donnĂ©es qualitatives et quantitatives pour formuler des hypothèses, tester des solutions pilotes et dĂ©ployer les modèles Ă  grande Ă©chelle.

  • Appliquer des techniques d’IA/ML pour identifier les tendances du marchĂ©, les inefficacitĂ©s des processus et les opportunitĂ©s stratĂ©giques.

  • Construire des pipelines de donnĂ©es Ă©volutifs et intĂ©grer des actifs numĂ©riques.

  • Exploiter l’infrastructure de donnĂ©es de McKesson pour dĂ©velopper des modèles de nouvelle gĂ©nĂ©ration axĂ©s sur l’expansion des marges et les Ă©conomies pour les clients.

  • CrĂ©er des outils d’aide Ă  la dĂ©cision en libre-service et des procĂ©dures paramĂ©trĂ©es pour dĂ©mocratiser l’accès Ă  l’analyse complexe.

  • DĂ©composer des problèmes complexes en flux de travail Ă©volutifs et diffuser les solutions auprès des Ă©quipes.

  • DĂ©velopper des API Python conviviales pour le dĂ©ploiement des modèles dans des applications web.

  • Suivre les bĂ©nĂ©fices et opĂ©rationnaliser les solutions dans toute l’organisation.


Ce que vous apportez



  • 2 Ă  5 ans d’expĂ©rience en analytique ou dans un domaine connexe.

  • CapacitĂ© avĂ©rĂ©e Ă  utiliser l’analytique pour gĂ©nĂ©rer de la valeur commerciale.

  • Solides compĂ©tences en Python (3+ ans), avec expĂ©rience de Scikit-learn et Pandas.

  • MaĂ®trise de SQL (4+ ans).

  • ComprĂ©hension approfondie d’au moins deux algorithmes de ML : clustering, rĂ©gression, dĂ©tection d’anomalies, deep learning, analyse de sĂ©ries temporelles, etc.

  • ExpĂ©rience en GenAI et IA agentique.

  • FamiliaritĂ© avec les API RESTful et le dĂ©veloppement web.

  • Excellentes compĂ©tences en communication : orale, Ă©crite et prĂ©sentation.

  • Sens des affaires et passion pour la rĂ©solution de problèmes par les donnĂ©es.


Exigences minimales



  • Diplome ou Ă©quivalent - typiquement requiere + 4 ans d'expĂ©rience et typiquement requires 4+ years of relevant experience.


Compétences et expériences préférées



  • DiplĂ´me de licence (Bachelor of Science) / diplĂ´me de niveau supĂ©rieur.

  • 2 Ă  5 ans d’expĂ©rience en analytique ou domaine connexe.

  • ExpĂ©rience en GenAI et IA agentique.

  • ExpĂ©rience avec les API RESTful.

  • ExpĂ©rience en dĂ©veloppement web (un plus).

  • Forte motivation et capacitĂ© Ă  rĂ©soudre des problèmes commerciaux grâce aux donnĂ©es.


Note linguistique: Le/la titulaire de ce poste devra fournir un soutien quotidien à des clients internes et/ou externes situés hors du Québec et/ou aux États-Unis. Par conséquent, une maîtrise de l’anglais parlé et écrit est requise. Veuillez noter que le nombre de postes nécessitant des compétences en anglais a été limité autant que possible.


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.


$74,100 - $123,500


McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer


McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.


Join us at McKesson!


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