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TheStrategic DataScientist atCoverMyMeds makes ameaningfulcontribution to the success of our company. This rolecontributes tovalue proposition refinement andsupportskey 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:

• 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.

Priority will be given to candidates who live in the Columbus, OH metropolitan area

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role presently or in the future.

Critical Skills and Minimum Qualification

• BA/BS degreeor equivalent experienceindata analytics,business,public health,or relatedfield; healthcare experience stronglypreferred.

• 5-7 years of experience in an analyticsrole in healthcare/Pharma industrypreferred.

• Understanding of data science methodologies includingdecision trees, multivariate analysis, segmentation modeling, factor analysis, regression analysis, forecasting, machine learning, etc.

• Experienceor understanding ofstatisticalsoftware (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 toAdvanced proficiency in SQL.

• Intermediate toAdvanced proficiency in data visualization tools e.g., Excel, Tableau, etc.

• Able to communicate and manage expectations.

PreferredSkills

• Industry Expertise- Specifically inInsurance, 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.

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, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$108,800 - $181,300

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