Pharmacy Business Intern

Northeast Shared Services; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from industry experts

Real-world experience in healthcare

Job summary

A dynamic internship provider seeks a Pharmacy Intern for a summer program in Schenectady, NY, from June 1 to August 7. Interns will gain real-world experience through business performance analysis and help drive pharmacy program strategies. Key qualifications include proficiency in Excel and strong analytical skills. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork and communication, preparing candidates for a future in pharmacy or healthcare administration.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and capacity to work independently are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Comfort with sensitive information is a must.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to business performance analysis packages.
• Assist in reporting/dashboard output.
• Support business development project work and stakeholder coordination.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Pharmacy, Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Data Analytics, or related fields

Job description

Program Dates: Monday, June 1 - Friday, August 7

Looking to make your summer unforgettable? Dive into exciting internship opportunities at Northeast Shared Services! Gain invaluable real‑world experience in a dynamic business setting, where you'll work alongside industry experts who are dedicated to guiding and mentoring you every step of the way. Join us this summer and embark on a journey filled with growth, learning, and endless possibilities! This is a 10 week program and all opportunities are located on‑site.

Curious about how pharmacy operations balance patient care, payer relationships, and business performance? As a Pharmacy Intern, you’ll work with the corporate pharmacy team to analyze data, uncover profitability drivers, and support strategic initiatives that strengthen pharmacy programs across the organization. This internship offers hands‑on experience turning analytics into real business recommendations within a fast‑moving healthcare and retail environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to: Business performance analysis package (profitability and/or margin drivers for an assigned focus area).
• Contribute to: Reporting/dashboard output (recurring metrics with definitions and a simple insights layer).
• Contribute to: Recommendations memo + final presentation (prioritized actions to support profitability/payer engagement).
• Support as needed: Support business development project work and stakeholder coordination as assigned.

You will learn:

• How pharmacy operations intersect with payer relationships, profitability, and strategy.
• Using data to create actionable recommendations in a regulated, performance‑driven environment.
• Executive communication and stakeholder alignment in healthcare/retail pharmacy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks, and capacity to work independently are essential.
• Preferred majors: Pharmacy, Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Data Analytics, or related fields
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required).
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and comfort with sensitive information.

Preferred:

• Pharmacy or healthcare experience is preferred but not required.

Use of AI in Our Work

At Northeast Grocery, we encourage the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help increase efficiency, productivity, and quality of work. Corporate team members may be expected to leverage AI‑enabled tools to support tasks such as analysis, content development, problem‑solving, and process improvement. All AI use must align with company policies, data privacy standards, and ethical guidelines.