Lead Data Analyst, AI Big Bets
Virginia, Remote Job ID JR0128393 Category Data Engineering, Information Technology Post Date Apr. 15, 2025McKesson 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.
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Current Need
We are recruiting for a Lead Data Analyst, AI Big Bets to join our team!
This role is instrumental in enabling rapid AI and ML model prototyping by ensuring data is readily available for AI and ML experts. It involves creating efficient data pipelines and impactful visualizations to support strategic decision-making and accelerate model development.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Data Analysis for AI Big Bets Rapid Experimentation
Architect and build scalable data pipelines in alignment with AI Big Bets initiatives for rapid AI/ML prototyping
Ensure secure, compliant data governance standards to support fast experimentation
Optimize data architecture for efficiency and scalability, serving as the expert in data storage and retrieval
Collaborate directly with AI and ML experts to ensure data accessibility for model development
Engage in hands-on development and maintenance of data infrastructure to drive AI/ML innovation
Collaborative Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate closely with AI researchers, data scientists, product teams, and leadership, aligning data strategies with overarching business objectives.
Communicate complex technical insights to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment across all levels of the organization.
Strategic Data Visualization & Reporting:
Lead the creation of dashboards and reports, transforming complex data insights into strategic business intelligence for leadership.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
Stay at the forefront of industry trends in data engineering, AI, and visualization, continuously enhancing your skill set and knowledge base.
Minimum Requirements
Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience
Critical Skills
Mastery in designing and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines, data lakes, and data warehouses.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and Scala.
Expertise in platforms like Azure, Snowflake, and Databricks, with a strong understanding of data privacy, compliance, and governance.
Advanced skills in Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools for executive-level reporting.
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra), API integration, and workflow automation.
Additional Skills
Experience working in AI/ML-driven environments, supporting rapid experimentation and model deployment (familiarity with Delta Lake, Azure Data Factory is a plus).
Demonstrated progression to senior levels through recognized expertise and contributions to team and organizational success.
Experience supporting AI/ML initiatives by enabling data access, transformation, and visualization to drive strategic decision-making.
Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments, supporting quick iteration and validation of AI-driven use cases.
Experience creating high-impact dashboards and reports tailored for leadership review and decision-making.
Experience working closely with AI researchers, data scientists, product managers, and business stakeholders to align data strategies with business goals.
Background in technology, finance, healthcare, e-commerce, or other data-intensive industries where AI and analytics play a critical role.
Understanding of how data engineering and visualization contribute to business value, efficiency, and revenue growth.
Experience implementing new data processes, and visualization tools in evolving business environments.
Education
Bachelor’s degree required in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Operations Research, Engineering, Applied Mathematics or related field. MBA or Master’s degree in a quantitative field preferred OR equivalent experience.
Working Conditions:
Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.) –
Traditional office environment.
Large percent of time performing computer based work is required
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. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. 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.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$157,000 - $261,600McKesson 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.
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