McKesson Health Systems (MHS) Marketing Intern - Summer 2027

McKesson’s Intern Program offers an opportunity for high potential candidates to gain real world exposure to the industry of healthcare distribution and services.  Interns will apply their education in real world scenarios with McKesson’s Health Systems Marketing Team to connect their strengths and interests with the needs of the business in addition to developing a foundational understanding of an ever-changing industry. 

The Marketing Intern will operate in conjunction with McKesson's Health Systems Marketing Team and collaborate with stakeholders across Sales, Operations, Product, Customer Experience, and Business Development functions. As a valued team member, the Marketing Intern will support initiatives that strengthen customer engagement, enhance market awareness, and contribute to strategic marketing programs. The experience will provide exposure to marketing strategy, campaign execution, market research, customer insights, digital tools, and performance analytics within the evolving healthcare landscape.

Intern Program Details:

·       Paid Internship

·       Full time / 10 weeks

·       Position will be based out of our Irving, TX location

·       No company-sponsored housing, relocation, student visa or Green Card assistance available

·       The internship program provides networking, access to executives, structured performance & coaching

·       Experiential learning and training provided by exposure to subject matter experts

Minimum Requirements:

·       Enrolled as a full-time student at the time of the internship, at the Undergraduate or Graduate level

·       Must have 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 to a fun, demanding, fast-paced environment

·       Self-starter that brings both interpersonal skills and a superior ability to identify a problem then solve

·       Exhibit excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal, interpersonal, and written

Responsibilities:

·       Support the 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 industry developments

·       Assist with customer segmentation, targeting strategies, and audience analysis

·       Analyze marketing performance metrics and develop insights to support decision-making

·       Support content development, presentation creation, and communication strategies for various business initiatives

·       Assist in the creation of executive reporting, dashboards, and data visualizations

·       Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to support customer engagement and growth initiatives

·       Partner with Sales, Product, and Marketing stakeholders to better understand customer needs and business priorities

·       Learn and demonstrate McKesson's core competencies, including 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 programs, and a final project presentation

·       Support additional ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives as needed

Critical Skills:

·       Interest in marketing, customer engagement, communications, branding, or commercialization strategies

·       Solid 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 producing 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