McKesson · 13 hours ago
Data Scientist - Real World Oncology
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $183K/yr
3+ years expMcKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. They are seeking a Data Scientist to support their Data Science & Analytics team in delivering high-quality data and insights to Life Sciences customers.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareInformation TechnologyPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Apply analytical rigor to longitudinal patient‑level data, synthesizing business rules, methods, and client objectives with limited oversight
Create clear, compelling materials that communicate insights from clinical data and present findings to both technical and business audiences
Build reproducible analytical workflows and advanced algorithms in Databricks (PySpark and SQL) to prepare and analyze large‑scale healthcare datasets (EHR, medical/pharmacy claims, RWD)
Ensure accuracy and customer readiness by delivering high‑quality datasets and reports that meet exact specifications and highlight meaningful insights
Contribute to quality and consistency through self‑review and peer review of methodologies, code, and deliverables
Manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining strong analytical and documentation standards
Develop data visualizations and dashboards to communicate trends and enable data‑driven decision‑making for clients
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's / Master's degree, with a focus in Data and Analytics, Information Sciences, Healthcare, Statistics, Computer Science or related fields strongly preferred
3+ years of experience of relevant experience
Able to work Central Time Zone hours
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with experience collaborating across cross‑functional teams and presenting insights to diverse audiences
Hands‑on experience analyzing large real‑world healthcare datasets (EHR/EMR, medical and pharmacy claims, labs, etc.) and translating complex findings into clear, actionable insights
At least 2 years of practical experience with Python, PySpark, and SQL in Databricks or similar cloud analytics platforms to build and deploy repeatable, production‑ready data pipelines
Skilled in data wrangling, cleansing, transformation, and preparation for final data lock, ensuring accuracy, reproducibility, and adherence to quality standards
Self‑starter who delivers high‑quality work with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment
Able to work independently and collaboratively while contributing positively to team goals
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and creativity in solving ambiguous analytical challenges
Strong commitment to analytical accuracy, documentation, and reproducibility
Motivated to stay current with emerging analytical methods, tools, and industry trends
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for documentation and presentations
Preferred
Experience in healthcare or life sciences consulting or analytics roles within biopharma
Oncology experience
Experience within EMR, CRO, or transaction‑processing environments
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus
Long-term incentive opportunities
Company
McKesson
McKesson distributes medical supplies, information technology, and care management products and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Brian Tyler
CEO
Jim McAuliffe
CFO
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