Marketing Intern

About McKesson

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

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.

Intern Program Details

McKesson's Intern Program offers high potential candidates real world exposure to healthcare distribution and services. Interns apply their education in real world scenarios with McKesson's Health Systems Marketing Team, connecting their strengths and interests with business needs while developing a foundational understanding of the industry.

• Paid internship
• Full time / 10 weeks
• Based out of Irving, TX
• No company-sponsored housing, relocation, student visa, or Green Card assistance
• Networking, access to executives, structured performance and coaching
• Experiential learning and training from subject matter experts

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, and measurement of marketing initiatives and campaigns
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop customer-facing and internal marketing materials
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and emerging healthcare developments
• Assist with customer segmentation, targeting strategies, and audience analysis
• Analyze marketing performance metrics and develop insights for decision-making
• Support content development, presentation creation, and communication strategies
• Assist in creating executive reporting, dashboards, and data visualizations
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for customer engagement and growth
• Partner with Sales, Product, and Marketing stakeholders to understand customer needs and business priorities
• Learn and demonstrate McKesson's core competencies: adaptability, customer focus, initiative, collaboration, and execution excellence
• Communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Participate in weekly intern meetings, professional development sessions, workshops, training, and a final project presentation
• Support ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives as needed

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled as a full-time student at the Undergraduate or Graduate level at the time of the internship
• Completed a minimum of 75 credit hours by the start of the internship
• At least 18 years of age
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, available during core hours for critical meetings and training
• Willingness to learn, develop, and contribute in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills

Critical Skills

• Interest in marketing, customer engagement, communications, branding, or commercialization
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience working with data and using insights to make recommendations
• Ability to synthesize information and communicate findings effectively
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills
• Critical thinking, leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Creativity and willingness to contribute new ideas and perspectives
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Good attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Exposure to data visualization, CRM systems, marketing technologies, Salesforce, Power BI, or digital marketing tools is a plus
• Energetic self-starter with a passion for learning and improving business outcomes
• Curiosity about healthcare, technology, and customer experience trends