Data & Analytics Internship (Summer 2027)

Cardinal Health; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

myFlexPay access

Temporary housing assistance

Job summary

Cardinal Health’s Summer Internship Program offers a 10–12 week, hands-on experience for undergraduates entering their senior year. You’ll work on business-critical projects, develop dashboards, and present outcomes to leaders in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Participants gain mentoring, workshops, and networking opportunities while exploring full-time career paths. Location is Dublin, Ohio with housing assistance for non-local students.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a quantitative field; graduation window 2027–2028 preferred.
• Experience with analytics tools and programming languages (Alteryx, PowerBI, Python, R, SAS, SQL, Tableau) preferred.
• Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and analytical skills.
• Must have unlimited work authorization in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Integrate customer analytical views across sales, finance, operations, and customer service.
• Develop dynamic dashboards and reporting tools for actionable insights.
• Analyze trends and identify opportunities for business impact.
• Contribute to automating tasks to increase efficiency and accuracy within analytics.
• Support business objectives by developing and presenting analytical insights.
• Prepare reports to support strategic initiatives and decision making.
• Create data visualizations to support data-driven decisions.
• Apply advanced analytical methods to reduce costs or increase revenue.
• Handle miscellaneous data and analytics requests to support agile processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Excel

PowerBI

Python

SQL

Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Analytics/Data Science/Math/Statistics

Expected graduation Dec 2027 - Jun 2028

Tools

Alteryx

PowerBI

Python

R

SAS

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Summer Internship Program Overview

Cardinal Health’s Summer Internship Program is a structured 10-12 week experience designed for undergraduate students who will be entering their senior year and are eager to make an impact. As an intern, you’ll work on meaningful, business-critical projects that contribute to real outcomes while gaining exposure to the healthcare industry.

What you’ll gain

• Hands-on experience through impactful projects
• Exposure to Cardinal Health’s business and culture
• Development of leadership and professional skills
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders
• A chance to interview for full-time roles upon successful completion

Who we’re looking for

Undergraduate students graduating between December 2027 and June 2028. Curious, driven, and eager to learn. Interested in a career in the healthcare industry.

Program Highlights

Real-World Experience

Interns collaborate with Cardinal Health professionals, business partners, customers, and vendors on impactful projects and daily responsibilities. Each intern also serves on a planning committee to enhance leadership skills and concludes the summer by presenting their work to business leaders.

Professional Development

Interns participate in a formal mentoring program, connect with employees across the organization, and attend workshops to strengthen business acumen. The program also provides opportunities to explore full-time career paths.

Networking Opportunities

Through the Executive Speaker Series and various networking events, interns engage with senior leaders and build relationships with professionals across the company.

Community & Camaraderie

Interns participate in social, team-building, and community service events designed to build a strong peer network and enrich the overall internship experience.

Job Description Summary

Location: Dublin, Ohio. Start Date: May 17 or 24, 2027. Hours: Approximately 40 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks. *Assistance with temporary housing is provided for students not local to the internship location.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate customer analytical views across sales, finance, operations, customer service, etc.
• Develop dynamic dashboards and reporting tools that give actionable insights to stakeholders
• Analyze and identify trends and establish opportunities for business impact
• Contribute to automating tasks to increase efficiency and accuracy within the analytics team
• Support business objectives and projects by developing and presenting analytical insights
• Develop, analyze and prepare reports to support strategic initiatives
• Create dynamic data visualizations to support data driven decision making
• Utilize advanced analytical methods to reduce costs or increase revenue
• Miscellaneous data and analytical requests to support agile business processes
• Other duties upon request

Accountabilities in this role

• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail in all tasks
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Maintain a proactive, results-oriented approach to work
• Prioritize tasks efficiently, recognize urgency, and consistently meet deadlines
• Work independently with moderate guidance, showing initiative and ownership
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and evolving business needs

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Analytics, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field preferred.
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2028, preferred.
• Experience with programming languages and analytical tools, preferred (Alteryx, PowerBI, Python, R, SAS, SQL, Tableau).
• Intermediate/advanced proficiency of Microsoft Excel, preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and analytical skills.
• Participation in extracurricular activities, community organizations and/or professional associations.
• Must have unlimited work authorization in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Please note, applicants may redact any age-related information.

Pay and Benefits

Pay rate: $25.00 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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