McKesson

Senior / Lead Data Engineer

McKesson • $100K — $130K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in data analytics, with at least 2 years in a leadership or mentorship role.
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or similar analytical tools.
  • Experience with data visualization platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
  • Strong understanding of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data mining techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Support a cross-functional team and provide in-depth data insights for complex business problems.
  • Work closely with other Data Engineers and Scientists to deliver results.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with program managers and other stakeholders to gather requirements.
  • Leverage tools to execute strategic initiatives and manage projects effectively.
  • Continuously improve and optimize business processes and operations.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including performance-based components.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits focused on health and well-being.
  • A culture of continuous growth and empowerment to shape the future of health.
  • Support for diverse employee needs, promoting an inclusive environment.
  • Opportunities for leadership and mentorship within a Fortune 10 company.
Full Job Description

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.

Job title: Senior/Lead Data Engineer

Current Need:

The Senior / Lead Data Engineer will be part of McKesson Decision Intelligence team, and responsibilities include managing data exploration and analysis, requirements assessment, data source identification, exploratory research, and defining as well as maintaining data definitions, business rules, and lineage. Additional duties involve documentation, collaborating with Data Architects and Engineers on product design, data stewardship, metadata management, ensuring data quality, conducting different types of testing (functional, regression, exploratory), and preparing and executing test cases and plans. 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Support a cross-functional team and provide in-depth data insights for complex business problems that can be approached with advanced analytics 

  • Work closely with the other Data Engineers and Scientists to deliver results  

  • Citizen of PSAS BU data engineering team and enable the BU Driven Data Insights 

  • Coordinate and collaborate with program managers and other internal stakeholders including gathering requirements and modeling criteria  

  • Leverage tools and resources to plan, evaluate and execute strategic initiatives 

  • Strong delegation and management skills to ensure work is conducted in a timely, quality fashion by internal and external partners and multi-shore teams/resources. 

  • Continuously improve and optimize business processes and operations. Identifying, publicizing the tech debt across data landscape and championing addressal pursuits.  

  • Data Engineering and Analytics support 

  • Thinks in automation first, enterprise first and reusability mindset. Develops solution architectures and designs and helps build consensus among teams to champion the data solutions. 

  • Collaborates with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions with full stack of Data technologies, tools and processes. 

  • Implements data governance practices in partnership with business stakeholders and peers, data governance office teams and solution teams to advocate for data literacy and data democratization across enterprise.  

  • Builds scalable and reliable data engineering solutions for moving data efficiently across systems from various internal and external data sources in the batch and real-time mode 

  • Analyzes, models structured data and implement/scale algorithms to support analysis using advanced statistical and mathematical methods from statistics, data mining, econometrics, and operations research, using distributed and parallel programming techniques.  

  • Must be well versed in general infrastructure technology and understand public and private cloud concepts such as Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Desktop as a Service (DaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Experience with automation to Infrastructure (IaC - Infrastructure as Code) 

  • Troubleshooting, Monitoring and Performance Tuning of various software components of various data science analytical solutions, RESTful web services etc... 

  • Understanding of large database mining tools and statistical languages utilized to efficiently build approaches and execute on analytical use cases. Specific experience with Snowflake, Databricks, Azure data factory, PySpark, Analytical SQL, Splunk, Alation, R, Python. Experience with SAP and IBM DataStage is also extremely beneficial. 

  • Communicate results and educate others through reports and presentations. 

 

Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities): 

Education/Training –  

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in data science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field. 

  • 7+ years of experience in data analytics, with at least 2 years in a leadership or mentorship role. 

  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or similar analytical tools. 

  • Experience with data visualization platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker. 

  • Strong understanding of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and data mining techniques. 

  • Experience with analytical tools such as Databricks & Snowflake 

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

  

Specialized Knowledge/Skills –  

 

  • Leadership Skills: Exceptional ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams, fostering an environment of accountability and innovation. This position operates under consultative direction towards broad corporate goals, requiring a high degree of initiative and independence in achieving project outcomes.  

  • Strategic Thinking: Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop strategies that align with long-term objectives.  

  • Problem Solving: Innovative and creative problem-solving skills capable of handling complex challenges.  

 

 

Working Conditions: Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) – 

  • Traditional office environment. 

 

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. 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, please click here.

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. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

 

Join us at McKesson!

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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