Technical AI Enablement Senior Engineer

About McKesson

McKesson, a Fortune 10 company, significantly impacts healthcare by making quality care more accessible and affordable through innovative products, insights, and services. The company prioritizes the health, happiness, and well-being of its employees and those it serves, fostering a culture encouraging growth, creativity, and impact.

Role Overview

This role is integral to the McKesson Technology team, steering digital transformation through the application and integration of artificial intelligence (AI). The Technical AI Enablement Senior Engineer collaborates cross-functionally with infrastructure, cloud, and data teams to design, build, and operationalize AI solutions that align with business goals, ensuring architectural integrity and scalable deployment. Reporting directly to the VP of AI & Automation, this position requires translating ideas into technically sound, compliant, and secure AI implementations that deliver measurable value.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and data teams to architect and deliver scalable AI solutions.
• Maintain architectural soundness, security, and compliance for AI systems.
• Convert business needs and concepts into detailed technical plans and executable strategies.
• Implement best coding standards, testing protocols, and deployment practices.
• Lead transition of AI prototypes to fully functioning operational systems.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges to ensure effective AI adoption.
• Establish and propagate best practices for AI deployment and lifecycle management.
• Serve as a technical liaison across business, data, and technology groups, enabling knowledge sharing and enhancement of organizational AI capabilities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Extensive expertise in AI and automation technologies, with proven experience designing and implementing AI solutions.
• Strong architectural understanding ensuring systems that are scalable, secure, and reliable.
• Proficiency in translating business requirements into technical designs.
• Experience collaborating with infrastructure, cloud (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), and data teams.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven track record in deploying AI systems in production environments.
• Hands-on experience with MLOps pipelines, containerization (Docker), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with AI frameworks/tools such as LangChain and OpenAI APIs.
• Experience with automation platforms like UiPath.
• Programming skills in Python and SQL, with ability to use APIs effectively.

Preferred Experience and Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field.
• Over 5 years of industry experience, with at least 2 years in AI/automation deployment or technical enablement.
• Familiarity with large scale, multinational corporate environments.
• Hands-on expertise in cloud architecture, Kubernetes, and scalable solution designs.
• Relevant certifications in AI, cloud computing, or automation technologies.

Behavioral Attributes

• Demonstrated leadership and influence in technical settings.
• Strong accountability and ownership of delivering dependable solutions.
• Adaptability in dynamic, fast-changing technological environments.
• Effective collaboration across diverse teams.
• Clarity in communicating complex technical ideas to varied audiences.
• Problem-solving prowess to address and overcome technical challenges.

Importance of the Role

This position plays a crucial role in scaling AI pilots into robust, operationalized solutions, enabling McKesson to maximize its investments in AI and automation for healthcare improvement.

Total Rewards and Salary

McKesson offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting employees' physical, mental, and financial health. Compensation is competitive, reflecting performance, experience, skills, and market standards. The base salary range for this role is between €72,000 and €120,000 annually, with potential bonuses and long-term incentives.

Important Notice

Applicants are advised to beware of recruitment scams involving unauthorized use of McKesson's name. McKesson representatives will never request money or confidential payment information. Official communications will not originate from generic email providers or informal chat platforms.