McKesson

Lead Intelligent Solutions Engineer

McKesson$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Tennessee, US
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
  • 10+ years of experience in technology delivery and solution implementation.
  • Expertise in generative AI and large language models.
  • Familiarity with intelligent automation and enterprise integration patterns.
  • Knowledge of AI governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
  • Strong capability in solution architecture across AI, data, and cloud systems.
  • Proven delivery leadership in prototyping and driving projects from pilot to production.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of AI and automation solutions ensuring quality and technical integrity.
  • Translate business needs into AI designs and technical specifications using structured analysis.
  • Guide iterative prototyping and experimentation to validate AI solution hypotheses.
  • Provide architectural direction for scalable, secure AI solutions and integrations.
  • Support teams in developing production-ready AI solutions with best engineering practices.
  • Ensure compliance through EARB and AIRB approval processes and quality validation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage project requirements and transition to production.

Benefits

  • Remote position based in the United States, offering flexibility in work location.
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and skill development as part of employment.
  • Engagement in cross-disciplinary projects fostering a collaborative work environment.
Full Job Description
The Lead Intelligent Automation Engineer is a senior, hands-on technical builder-leader accountable for delivering AI and intelligent automation solutions end-to-end, from problem framing through production deployment and sustained value realization. This role personally designs, builds, and scales LLM- and agent-based automations while owning solution architecture, technical quality, delivery outcomes, and enterprise standards.

This position requires deep technical expertise, strong architectural judgment, and the ability to independently drive complex, ambiguous initiatives to completion. The role is not oversight-only; it is focused on custom AI development, intelligent automation, and solution execution using large language models, agents, orchestration frameworks, and enterprise integrations.

In addition, this role is expected to evangelize and engage the business, translating opportunities and problems into tangible, trusted, production-ready AI solutions that measurably improve productivity, quality, cycle time, and decision-making across SCRI.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Hands-On AI & Intelligent Automation Development (Primary Accountability)
  • Independently design, build, and maintain:
    • AI prompts and prompt libraries
    • LLM based agents and copilots
    • Chatbots, automation scripts, and end to end intelligent workflows
  • Lead rapid prototyping and experimentation; convert successful pilots into scalable, production grade solutions
  • Own the day-to-day technical health of deployed solutions, including monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and reliability improvements
  • Build and maintain robust integrations with enterprise platforms using APIs, services, data pipelines, and workflow orchestration tools

End-to-End Solution Architecture & Delivery Ownership
  • Serve as the end-to-end AI solution architect for assigned initiatives, making architectural decisions and implementing them hands on
  • Define and standardize solution patterns for:
    • Agent architectures (RAG, tool calling, multi agent orchestration)
    • Integration and data flow design
    • Environmental promotion and deployment strategies (dev/test/prod)
  • Own delivery planning with clearly defined value metrics, success criteria, and timelines
  • Proactively identify technical risks, trade offs, and dependencies and drive resolution

Use Case Execution & Enterprise Impact
  • Lead execution for high-impact, enterprise-level AI and automation use cases, particularly complex or manual processes with measurable value potential
  • Translate loosely defined business problems into durable, production-ready AI solutions
  • Typical use cases include, but are not limited to:
    • LLM-based agents for case intake, triage, summarization, and decision support
    • Intelligent document processing across emails, PDFs, forms, and unstructured content
    • Workflow automation for finance, operations, compliance, research, or shared services
    • Embedded AI assistants integrated into enterprise systems to reduce manual effort, errors, and cycle time
  • Partner closely with business owners to validate outputs, refine logic, and ensure solutions are adopted, trusted, and operationalized

Governance, Security & Compliance (Lead-Level Accountability)
  • Ensure all solutions comply with enterprise AI governance standards, ethical AI principles, and corporate policies
  • Design and implement secure-by-default solutions, including documentation, traceability, monitoring, and audit readiness
  • Anticipate and mitigate risks related to data privacy, access control, model behavior, hallucinations, bias, and operational resilience
  • Partner with architecture, security, and data governance teams to ensure compliant solution design, especially within regulated environments

Evangelism, Enablement & Technical Leadership
  • Evangelize AI and intelligent automation capabilities across the organization by:
    • Engaging business stakeholders
    • Translating opportunities into concrete solution concepts
    • Demonstrating value through working solutions
  • Produce high-quality technical documentation, user guides, and SOPs
  • Lead hands-on enablement sessions, workshops, and knowledge transfer to drive adoption
  • Act as a technical mentor and thought leader, influencing standards, patterns, and best practices across AI and automation initiatives
  • Collaborate with business and technology partners to continuously improve AI-enhanced workflows

Mandatory: The following are mandatory expectations of all SCRI employees.
  • Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement."
  • During your employment with SCRI, you will be routinely assigned training requirements. You are expected to complete any training assignments by the due date.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
  • At least 7 years of experience in machine learning


Knowledge: A body of information needed to perform tasks; May be obtained through education, training or experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of generative AI, machine learning, NLP, agentic frameworks, and AI solution architectures
  • Strong understanding of AI governance, MLOps, and enterprise risk management
  • Healthcare, life sciences, or clinical research technology domain knowledge.


Skills: The proficiency to perform a certain task.
  • Proven experience delivering complex, production-grade AI and automation solutions as a hands-on builder
  • Deep proficiency in prompt engineering and applying Generative AI to enterprise workflows
  • Strong programming skills (typically Python and/or JavaScript) with experience in APIs, data transformation, version control, and deployment practices
  • Demonstrated experience building agentic AI solutions, including RAG architectures, orchestration frameworks, and tool-calling patterns
  • Experience with Microsoft AI ecosystem tools (e.g., Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Azure AI / Azure OpenAI) strongly preferred
  • Ability to rapidly prototype while maintaining enterprise-grade security, reliability, and governance
  • Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior, end-to-end AI solution architect while remaining hands-on
  • Comfortable owning ambiguous, high-visibility initiatives with minimal direction
  • Strong stakeholder influence skills; able to align technical decisions with business outcomes in a matrixed environment
  • Track record of translating concepts into shipped, adopted, enterprise solutions


Abilities: An underlying, enduring trait useful for performing duties.
  • Ability to operate simultaneously at strategic, architectural, and engineering levels.
  • Ability to influence change and drive adoption across teams.
  • Ability to prioritize, execute, and deliver outcomes under evolving requirements.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Healthcare, life sciences, or clinical research domain experience
  • Experience delivering solutions in regulated, compliance-driven environments


This is a remote position based in the United States. Relocation is not available.

About McKesson

McKesson Corporation provides medicines, pharmaceutical supplies, information and care management products and services across the healthcare industry. The Company operates in two segments. The McKesson Distribution Solutions segment delivers ethical drugs, medical-surgical supplies and equipment and health and beauty care products throughout North America. This segment also provides specialty pharmaceutical solutions for biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers, sells financial, operational and clinical solutions for pharmacies (retail, hospital, long-term care) and provides consulting, outsourcing and other services. The McKesson Technology Solutions segment delivers enterprise-wide clinical, patient care, financial, supply chain, strategic management and software solutions. In July 2011, the Company acquired Portico Systems from Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. On March 25, 2012, it acquired the independent banner and franchise businesses of Katz Group Canada Inc. McKesson Distribution Solutions delivers pharmaceuticals to retail pharmacies and institutional providers like hospitals and health systems. They operate pharmaceutical distribution centers across the country, serving customers in all 50 states. They also deliver a comprehensive offering of health care products, technology, equipment and related services to the alternate site market, including physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care facilities and home care businesses across the country. McKesson is currently the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America. McKesson also operates McKesson Canada and has an equity holding in Nadro, a leading distributor in Mexico.

McKesson Careers

Join McKesson, a leading global healthcare company, and be part of a team that is redefining the future of healthcare. With a variety of job opportunities available, McKesson is the perfect place to advance your career, whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out. Work You’ll Do At McKesson, we are committed to improving care in every setting—one product, one partner, one patient at a time. We’re seeking talented professionals to join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, diversity, and leadership. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of purpose and a desire for continuous growth and improvement. Empower Your Future in Healthcare With positions ranging from internships to leadership roles, McKesson offers unparalleled employment opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Our commitment to diversity training ensures that all team members have the opportunity to thrive. Join a team where your skills will be honed, your professional growth will be supported, and where you can genuinely see the difference you make in the lives of patients around the world. Innovative Work Environment McKesson is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Our team is constantly exploring new ways to improve patient outcomes and streamline care processes. This commitment to innovation is what sets us apart and what makes McKesson an exciting place to work. Career Development and Benefits McKesson believes in nurturing the potential of its employees through robust career development programs and comprehensive benefits designed to support your life and well-being. From leadership training to health and wellness benefits, we ensure our team members are equipped to meet their professional and personal goals. Explore Job Opportunities Whether you’re looking for an internship to kickstart your career, or a senior position to utilize your extensive experience, McKesson offers a range of opportunities. Explore our open positions and find where you can make a difference at McKesson. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take the next step in their careers. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Networking and Professional Growth At McKesson, networking and professional growth are part of our everyday environment. We encourage our employees to connect, share, and learn from each other to foster personal and professional development. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await you at McKesson. Join McKesson today and be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare.
Learn more about McKesson
Size
58,000 employees
Market Cap
$53.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$4.1 billion
Founded
1833
5 Year Trend
+5.9%
Revenue
$237.6 billion
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