Data Scientist - Predictive Analytics

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. 

Role Overview 

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. 

You 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. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze large, complex datasets to improve forecasting accuracy and operational planning 

• Develop, maintain, and enhance statistical and predictive models for volume and contact center forecasting 

• Apply time‑series forecasting, predictive modeling, and scenario planning techniques to anticipate demand 

• Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve productivity, performance, and customer experience 

• Create and present clear data visualizations and insights for technical and non‑technical audiences 

• Communicate forecasting results and recommendations to internal teams and occasional external partners 

• Support optimization of staffing and workforce planning models with guidance from senior team members 

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

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

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience 

• 4+ years of experience applying advanced analytics to solve business problems 

Critical Skills & Experience 

• Strong experience (4+ years) with forecasting and statistical modeling, including time‑series analysis 

• Proficiency (4+ years) in Python (required) and experience with R 

• Advanced (4+ years) SQL and experience working with large datasets 

• Hands‑on experience (4+ years) with data modeling, statistics, and applied mathematics 

• 4+ years' Experience using