Senior Data Scientist

McKesson

full-time

Posted on: 8/21/2025

Location: Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $126,800 - $211,300 per year

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About the role

Architect, implement, drive adoption, and measure impact of innovative analytic solutions at McKesson, and improve existing solutions.
Develop and implement predictive models to analyze pricing data and forecast trends
Apply machine learning algorithms to optimize pricing structures
Design and oversee the implementation of model variance analysis and impact tracking frameworks
Guide the deployment of statistical models in production
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as sales, marketing, and finance to develop pricing strategies that align with business objectives
Prepare detailed reports on pricing analysis and recommendations for senior management
Partner with the business to build out a recommendation engine leveraging predictive models

7+ years of relevant experience in data science, analytics, or programming
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Finance, Economics or related quantitative / STEM majors
Master2s and/or PhD a plus
Demonstrated ability to tackle problems across the full data stack, from data wrangling to stakeholder consumption at scale
Deep knowledge of machine learning / data science techniques
Knowledge of programming in Python and SQL
Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Strong grasp of fundamental statistical concepts: forecasting techniques, reinforcement learning, unsupervised learning, regression, A/B testing, cluster analysis, outlier analysis, probability distributions, tests for independence, etc.
Experience solving problems at scale leveraging both cloud platforms and relational databases
Nice-to-Have Skills: Experience with AI techniques such as natural language processing (NLP), Gen AI, LLMs, computer vision, and reinforcement learning to enhance pricing models and optimize revenue
Using mathematical models to optimize pricing a plus
Experience in developing statistical simulation decision frameworks a plus