Data Scientist

About this role

About The Company
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.


CoverMyMeds, part of McKesson, helps patients access the medications they need by solving complex medication access and affordability challenges. Through data, automation, and expert intervention, we support providers, pharmacies, payers, biopharma, and-most importantly-patients.


About The Role
We are seeking a Data Scientist to support forecasting and demand planning initiatives, including volume and contact center forecasting. This role focuses on developing and enhancing statistical and predictive models to improve forecasting accuracy, workforce planning, and operational decision making. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional partners in operations, workforce management, and analytics to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive business outcomes.


The primary responsibilities include analyzing large datasets to improve forecasting accuracy, developing and maintaining statistical and predictive models, applying time series forecasting, predictive modeling, and scenario planning techniques to anticipate demand, and collaborating with stakeholders to identify opportunities for operational improvements. Additionally, the role involves creating and presenting data visualizations and insights for both technical and non-technical audiences, communicating forecasting res...