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Backed by the strength of a Fortune 9 company (McKesson Corporation), Ontada® develops technologies used by the oncology community to deliver evidence-based, personalized care, as well as insights used by biopharma companies to accelerate drug development and support the entire treatment journey. We help Oncology providers make data-driven decisions, so patients have the best treatment options. Together with our partners, we are fighting against cancer and changing the lives of cancer patients.

How You can Make an Impact

We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and dependable talent to join our growing data organization as a Senior Data Scientist.  The Ontada team draws upon deep expertise in data science, data analytics, and real-world clinical data to deliver innovative data-driven strategies and insights for clients.  The Senior Data Scientist will have the opportunity to work on complex business problems, leveraging our in-house data sources within a collaborative environment.  This role will be responsible to support healthcare data initiatives by providing accurate and timely data preparation, analysis and insights, quality assurance, and ongoing system and process maintenance.  The ideal candidate is not only an expert in data science methodologies but also understand healthcare systems and technology with extensive experience in clinical data management.       

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy: implement comprehensive data science strategies that align with organizational goals and improve healthcare delivery.
• Advanced Analytics: Development and execution of data profiling, data preparation, data mining and data validation techniques to analyze complex healthcare data.
• Project Management: manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality of analytical solutions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including clinicians, IT professionals, and business stakeholders, to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Research and Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science and healthcare technology and apply them to drive innovation within the organization.
• Reporting and Communication: Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and validity of data analysis and models through rigorous testing and validation processes.

Minimum Requirement

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field.  Master’s degree a plus. Clinical degrees (Nursing, Physicians Assistant, Pharmacy) will be considered.

Critical Skills

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in data science, with a significant portion in the healthcare sector and specifically in clinical data management
• Experience in mining claims, genomics and EMR data; oncology experience is required; Clinical trial and unstructured data is a plus
• Oncology experience required
• Experience in data analysis, data mapping/cleansing, data manipulation, and data interpretation visualization and applying quantitative methods to real-world business problems in the life sciences industry
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, terminology, and regulatory requirements.

Additional Skills

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical leaders and software engineering teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically and creatively.
• Passion for using data, analytics and visualization to solve business challenges our clients face
• In-depth knowledge of software, documentation, utilities & program scripts
• Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills
• Self-starter, able to work with limited supervision
• Demonstrates curiosity and a creative approach to problem solving
• Effectively work independently and within a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• A desire to continuously learn and develop professionally
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Candidates must be authorized to work in USA. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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

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