Health Systems Optimization Intern - Summer 2027

The Health Systems Strategy & Optimization Intern will support strategic initiatives focused on enhancing contract performance, member value, and growth across McKesson's GPO and health system partnerships. This internship provides hands-on experience in healthcare analytics, strategic planning, contract optimization, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic healthcare environment.

The intern will work closely with Health Systems Strategy & Optimization leaders to analyze data, support business initiatives, develop insights, and contribute to projects that drive measurable value for healthcare providers and industry partners.

Intern Program Details:

·       Paid Internship

·       Full time / 10 weeks

·       Position will be based out of Texas

·       The internship program provides networking, access to executives, structured performance & coaching

·       Experiential learning and training provided by exposure to subject matter experts

Key Responsibilities

Analytics & Business Insights

• Assist with gathering, organizing, and analyzing healthcare utilization, purchasing, and contract performance data.
• Support development of dashboards, reports, and presentations that communicate key business trends and opportunities.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify contract optimization opportunities and member value enhancement strategies.
• Compile and summarize findings into actionable business recommendations.

Strategic Planning & Market Research

• Perform market research and competitive assessments within the healthcare, GPO, and biopharma industries.
• Support strategic planning initiatives by analyzing industry trends, market dynamics, and emerging opportunities.
• Help develop business cases and supporting materials for growth initiatives and member engagement strategies.

Contract Optimization Support

• Assist in evaluating contract performance metrics and identifying opportunities to improve member participation and outcomes.
• Support preparation of utilization analyses, economic comparisons, and program performance reviews.
• Participate in discussions related to aggregation, rebate optimization, and contract strategy initiatives.

Cross-Functional Projects

• Collaborate with teams across Sales, Analytics, Contracting, Operations, and Business Development.
• Support project management activities, including meeting preparation, documentation, action item tracking, and status reporting.
• Contribute to special projects focused on process improvement, operational efficiency, and member experience enhancements.

Communication & Presentation Development

• Assist with creating executive-ready presentations, summary reports, and business updates.
• Translate data and analytical findings into clear, concise, and visually compelling insights.
• Present project findings and recommendations to team members and leadership at the conclusion of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Healthcare Administration, Data Analytics, Public Health, or a related field.
• Rising Junior, Senior, MBA, or graduate student preferred.

Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into meaningful insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Desired Characteristics

• Interest in healthcare strategy, provider economics, healthcare contracting, or biopharma partnerships.
• Curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with data and presenting findings to business stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across diverse teams.

Learning Opportunities

During the internship, participants will gain exposure to:

• Healthcare GPO and contracting strategies
• Health system economics and optimization initiatives
• Financial modeling and business analytics
• Executive presentation development
• Cross-functional healthcare leadership
• Strategic planning and market assessment processes

Expected Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the intern will:

• Deliver a capstone project addressing a real business opportunity or strategic challenge.
• Develop a strong understanding of healthcare contracting and optimization strategies.
• Build analytical, communication, and business decision-making skills applicable to future healthcare leadership roles.
• Present recommendations and key findings to Health Systems leadership.