Portfolio Strategy Intern - Summer 2027

McKesson Corporation; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking with executives

Structured performance coaching

Experiential learning

Job summary

McKesson, a Fortune 10 healthcare company, offers a Portfolio Strategy Intern program in Irving, TX. This 10‑week, full‑time paid internship exposes you to market research, product performance tracking, and strategic recommendations alongside senior leaders in Commercial Strategy & Innovation.

You'll gain experience in healthcare strategy, with an emphasis on customer and market intelligence, and will be part of a program providing networking, coaching, and experiential learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a graduate degree in a related field.
• Experience assisting or leading research activities (interviews, focus groups, stats).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer intelligence and research methodologies.
• Gather and analyze market intelligence to identify trends.
• Synthesize information into evidence-based strategic recommendations for action.
• Gain experience in healthcare strategy within a Center of Excellence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication

Education

Graduate degree (Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well‑being of you and those we serve - we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow's health today, we want to hear from you.

As a Portfolio Strategy Intern at McKesson, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting our business by assisting with market research, tracking product performance, and making strategic recommendations that minimize risk and position the company for innovation. You will work directly with senior leaders in Commercial Strategy & Innovation to:

• Analyze customer intelligence: Explore primary and secondary customer research methodologies and how to apply them in business settings.
• Gather and analyze market intelligence: Conduct competitive market research to uncover trends and use them to formulate product strategy.
• Build compelling strategic recommendations: Synthesize collected information into evidence‑based strategic recommendations that direct future actions.
• Gain experience in healthcare strategy: Join a Center of Excellence to learn how healthcare innovation works from start to finish.

Intern Program Details:

• Paid Internship
• Full time / 10 weeks
• Position will be based out of our Irving, TX location
• The internship program provides networking, access to executives, structured performance & coaching
• Experiential learning and training provided by exposure to subject matter experts

Requirements:

• 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, statistical analysis, document review, evaluation, etc.
• Excited about complex healthcare challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Skills:

• Solid interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to present to cross functional audiences and leaders

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long‑term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$17.33 - $28.88

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [e-mail] or (Canada) [e-mail]. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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