Data Science Intern

Walgreens; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is offering a data science internship for students with a June–August 2027 program. You will work within the Walgreens Tech ecosystem, building and deploying scalable data science and ML applications alongside top scientists and engineers.

The internship emphasizes hands-on experience across projects that transform healthcare services, with responsibilities spanning analysis, policy recommendations, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with 2 semesters remaining upon start date.
• Experience communicating via written reports and presenting information in formal or classroom settings.
• Experience collaborating with teams.
• Basic level skill in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Performs activities that contribute to strategy development for the assigned business unit.
• Uses tools and resources to analyze information and make recommendations to support the business.
• Provides general day-to-day support across Walgreens divisions.
• Suggests recommendations to leadership for improving policies and processes.
• May deliver a project aligning to strategic priorities and present to manager/leadership upon completion.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science or related quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

SQL

C++

Rust

Job description

Job Summary

The Internship Program is open for students who are pursuing their Bachelor's degree with a graduation date between December 2027 – June 2028. The Internship Program runs from June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027. (10 weeks.) As a data science intern, you will get hands-on experience working in the Walgreens Tech ecosystem that serves millions of customers and patients every day. You will also get to participate in building, deploying, and maintaining scalable data science and ML applications, with unique opportunities to work alongside top scientists and engineers. You will be part of the Walgreens Tech brand that is well respected in tech circles and attracts the best talent in the industry. As part of the Walgreens Tech team, you will be part of the ecosystem that works to transform healthcare services for people in your neighborhood and across America.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs various activities that contribute to the strategy development process for the assigned business unit.
• Utilizes various tools and resources to analyze information and make recommendations to support the business.
• Provides general day to day support across the various divisions within Walgreens.
• Suggests recommendations to leadership for improving and updating policies and processes.
• May deliver a project aligning to strategic priorities and present to manager/leadership upon completion.

About Walgreens

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with 2 semesters remaining upon start date
• Experience communicating via written reports and presenting the information in a formal or classroom setting.
• Experience collaborating with teams
• Basic level skill in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Physics, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related quantitative discipline
• Excellent analytical and mathematical abilities
• Programming experience in Python, SQL, C++, Rust, or similar general purpose languages

The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

Salary Range: $15 - $33.65 / Hourly