Summer Intern - Pharmacy Analytics & Informatics

Vizient

Posted 1 day ago

Internship

Chicago, Illinois

Hybrid

Smart Summary

The intern will research pharmacy and healthcare supply chains, including procurement and drug utilization trends. They will also develop process improvements and present recommendations to senior leadership.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Pharmacy analytics

Informatics

Data analysis

Supply chain research

Procurement practices

Drug utilization trends

Process improvement

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Presentation skills

Job Description

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Vizient Intern Program Overview:

This program is designed to foster a beneficial relationship and provide growth opportunities for Vizient, our employees, and collegiate students. Since 2000, our summer intern program has provided college undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students with practical experience that exposes them to multiple aspects of a career field and the healthcare industry. This full-time, paid intern program offers an opportunity to accelerate academic learning, apply classroom knowledge, and introduce students to a professional setting. Interns are assigned a supervisor to mentor/develop their business skills, as well as monitor their work experiences. Interns are integral members of the company’s team, setting goals, working toward deadlines, and actively participating in community service projects.

The program requires the intern to commit to 10 weeks of participation in all formal training, mentoring, on-the-job learning, and opportunities to interact with senior leaders.

  • Program starts June 1, 2026, and ends August 7, 2026
  • 40 hours per week with a pay rate of $24 per hour.

What we will do:

We provide the tools and training necessary to succeed, as well as provide intentional development opportunities such as:

  • Exposure to senior leadership to discuss the project, strategy, and milestones.
  • Network opportunities with cross-functional teams to learn about various areas within the organization.
  • Personalized strengths coaching.
  • Participate in company meetings and key culture events.
  • Value-added project management skills.
  • Intern-led community impact project and various team-building activities outside of work.

What you will do:

The intern will research current issues affecting the pharmacy and broader healthcare supply chains, including procurement practices and national drug utilization trends. In this role, you will also develop and implement processes and methodologies to address critical challenges within these areas. Additionally, the intern will present recommendations and proposed solutions to senior leadership.

            Responsibilities

  • Research Pharmacy and Healthcare Supply Chains
  • Analyze Procurement and Drug Utilization Challenges
  • Develop and Implement Process Improvements
  • Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams
  • Present Recommendations to Senior leadership

What you will need:

  • Enrolled in a graduate program in good academic standing.
  • Must have completed at least one year of Pharmacy school (P1).
  • Basic understanding of working in a hybrid environment, workplace ethics, and effective communication.
  • Good organization and planning skills, and demonstrate effective project coordination, facilitation, and implementation based on past work or school experiences.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to analyze and synthesize information for problem-solving are preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for interacting across the team and potentially with internal Vizient business partners, external members, and suppliers.

Equal Opportunity Employer:   Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Vizient

Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, provides solutions and services to more than two-thirds of the nation’s acute care providers and more than one-third of ambulatory providers. Vizient offers proprietary data and analytics to deliver unique clinical and operational insights and a contract portfolio representing $156 billion in annual purchasing volume enabling the delivery of cost-effective care. With its acquisition of Kaufman Hall in 2024, Vizient expanded its advisory services to help providers achieve financial, clinical and operational excellence. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Vizient has offices throughout the United States. Learn more at www.vizientinc.com.

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