About the role#
This is a 12-week internship based at the Walgreens corporate headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois. You will work with cross-functional pharmacy teams to support strategic decision-making and drive departmental initiatives. This is a full-time, paid position. Housing is available for candidates who live more than 55 miles away from the office.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research and analysis to support strategy development for your assigned business unit.
- Use data tools and business intelligence resources to create insights and recommendations.
- Provide operational support to internal teams to help with cross-divisional coordination.
- Gather feedback to improve pharmacy programs and the experience of patients and team members.
- Help with pharmacy execution across various teams.
- Manage project plans and status updates to ensure tasks are finished on time.
- Find ways to improve current policies and processes.
- Assist in the creation of communications, job aids, and standard operating procedures.
- Work on strategic projects and present your findings to leadership.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current student enrolled in an accredited school of Pharmacy.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time for business purposes.
Location & details#
- Location: Deerfield, Illinois.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Duration: 12 weeks.
About Walgreens
Walgreens operates a network of approximately 8,500 retail pharmacies across the United States and Puerto Rico. Founded in 1901, the company maintains its headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois. It employs over 100,000 people and provides pharmacy, health, and beauty services to nearly 9 million customers daily. The business integrates physical stores with digital platforms to deliver healthcare services.
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