Scientifique des Données Lead /Lead Data Scientist AI & Innovation

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.

Company Overview :

Join our innovative team where we leverage cutting-edge AI technologies to transform the healthcare landscape. We are committed to enhancing patient care through advanced data solutions and automation.

Position Overview :

The Lead Data Scientist will spearhead our data science initiatives, driving innovation and implementing advanced AI solutions to solve complex business challenges.

This role requires a deep understanding of machine learning, statistical modeling, and AI techniques, along with strong leadership skills to mentor a dynamic team of data scientists.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the development and implementation of machine learning and AI solutions to address business challenges.
• Oversee the analysis of large, complex datasets to uncover actionable insights and inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business solutions.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate hypotheses and improve models.
• Implement advanced statistical and machine learning techniques for predictive modeling and data mining.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and processing systems.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders through data visualizations, reports, and presentations.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and data science.
• Promote a data-driven culture within the organization.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in data science, with a proven track record of leading data science projects.
• Expertise in AI, machine learning, NLP, LLM, and advanced analytics.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn).
• Strong knowledge of big data technologies (e.g., Databricks) and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure).
• Experience with SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bilingual (French and English) preferred.

The incumbent of this position will provide daily support to internal and / or external clients outside Quebec and / or in the United States.

Therefore, he / she must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Our Base Pay Range for this position :

$99,600 - $166,000

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer :

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information.

Join us at McKesson!

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