Health Systems Optimization Intern - Summer 2027

Summary

McKesson is an impact-driven healthcare company focused on making quality care more accessible and affordable. The Health Systems Strategy & Optimization Intern will support healthcare analytics, strategic planning, contract optimization, and cross-functional initiatives that enhance contract performance, member value, and growth.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Skills

• 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
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• 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
• 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
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms is a plus

Qualifications

Nice to Haves

• 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
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• 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
• 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
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms is a plus

Benefits

• Fully Remote
• The internship program provides networking, access to executives, structured performance & coaching
• Experiential learning and training provided by exposure to subject matter experts
• An annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered