About the role#
As a Portfolio Strategy Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting our business through market research, product performance tracking, and strategic recommendations. You will work directly with senior leaders in Commercial Strategy and Innovation to help minimize risk and position the company for future growth. You will also join a Center of Excellence to learn how healthcare innovation works from start to finish.
What you'll do#
- Analyze customer intelligence by exploring primary and secondary research methodologies.
- Conduct competitive market research to uncover trends and formulate product strategy.
- Synthesize collected information into evidence-based strategic recommendations to direct future actions.
- Participate in networking, executive access, and structured performance coaching.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
- Experience assisting or leading research activities such as interviews, focus groups, or statistical analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to present information to cross-functional audiences and company leaders.
- Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence.
Location & details#
- Location: Irving, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Commitment: Full-time, 10-week program.
- Status: Paid internship.
- This position does not offer sponsorship.
About McKesson
McKesson is a healthcare company based in Irving, Texas. It operates in pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare IT, and medical supply chain management. The organization serves biopharma companies, pharmacies, and care providers. It employs over 25,000 people and functions as a public company.
How to get in at McKesson
Applying early gives you a distinct advantage at a large organization like McKesson because recruiters review submissions before the applicant pool grows too large. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, which helps you submit your application among the first. This timing often determines whether a recruiter sees your profile before the queue becomes unmanageable. Reaching out to the right person is the most effective way to distinguish your application from the crowd. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind McKesson roles so you can contact them directly to ask about the position or request a referral. This direct approach materially improves your response rates compared to submitting into a general portal.
