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McKesson

MSD Quality Intern - Fall 2026

Milton, ON

CA$17.69 - CA$22.21/hr

Program Overview McKesson's Intern program is designed to provide: * A real-life working ... Currently enrolled in a life-sciences post-secondary or Quality/Regulatory Affairs post-graduate ...

McKesson

MSD Quality Intern - Fall 2026

Milton, ON · On-site

CA$17.69 - CA$22.21/hr

Program Overview McKesson's Intern program is designed to provide: * A real-life working ... Currently enrolled in a life-sciences post-secondary or Quality/Regulatory Affairs post-graduate ...

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What types of projects or tasks can a graduate intern expect to work on during their internship?

As a Graduate Intern, you can expect to work on a mix of individual assignments and collaborative projects relevant to your field of study. Typical responsibilities may include data analysis, conducting research, assisting with ongoing departmental projects, and preparing presentations or reports. Interns often work closely with experienced team members and mentors, which provides valuable exposure to real-world workflows and best practices. This hands-on experience not only enhances your professional skills but also helps you build a network within the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Intern, you generally need a relevant academic background, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to learn. Familiarity with industry-specific software, productivity tools like Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, and, if applicable, basic knowledge of project management or research tools are often expected. Initiative, adaptability, strong communication, and teamwork distinguish outstanding interns in a professional environment. These skills and qualities are vital as they enable interns to contribute effectively, learn quickly, and make a positive impression that can lead to future career opportunities.

What is the difference between Graduate Intern vs Junior Analyst?

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Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed a degree, no formal certification requiredBachelor's degree often required; some roles prefer or require certifications in data analysis or related fields
Work EnvironmentTemporary, learning-focused, often part-time or seasonalFull-time, ongoing role with more responsibilities
Employer & Industry UsageInternships offered by companies across industries for training purposesEntry-level position in finance, consulting, or business sectors
Common Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

The main difference between a Graduate Intern and a Junior Analyst lies in experience and responsibilities. Interns are usually students or recent graduates gaining initial exposure, while Junior Analysts are entry-level employees with more defined roles and responsibilities. Internships serve as training periods, whereas Junior Analyst roles are ongoing positions within organizations.

What is a graduate intern?

Graduate interns are individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree and are pursuing or have recently completed a graduate program, such as a master's or doctoral degree. They typically participate in internships to gain practical, hands-on experience in their field of study, often as a requirement of their academic program or to enhance their career prospects. Graduate internships can be paid or unpaid and usually involve more advanced responsibilities than undergraduate internships. These positions help interns apply theoretical knowledge, develop professional skills, and build networks within their chosen industry.
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MSD Quality Intern - Fall 2026

McKesson

Milton, ON

CA$17.69 - CA$22.21/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

McKesson rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 209 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

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.

Program Overview

McKesson's Intern program is designed to provide:

  • A real-life working environment

  • A solid foundation of experience and hopeful offer of full-time employment

  • A cohort experience with other interns

  • Consistent senior leadership exposure and learning experiences.

We are looking for candidates who have:

  • Willingness to learn, develop, and contribute to a fun, demanding, fast-paced environment.

  • Self-starter that brings both interpersonal skills abilities to identify a problem then solve it.

  • Passion and enthusiasm for healthcare and our customers' success

Work Term: Fall 2026- September 8th through December 31st
Location: Milton, ON, CAN - 8449 Lawson Road (On-Site)

Job Summary

Reporting to the Sr. Quality Manager, 3PL and QA Consulting (MSD), the Intern, will be responsible for supporting any of the administrative tasks related to the MSD Quality team activities.


Specific Responsibilities

  • Support the MSD Quality Team with the product release process: downloading of temperature loggers, photo taking of product labels and sending or uploading to client folders as applicable

  • Organizing and maintaining pertinent receiving and/or GMP documentation for Quality Specialist, including scanning, uploading, and filing where applicable

  • Communicate with internal/external stakeholders to obtain missing support documentation

  • Support Quality team by tracking and communicating deadlines for deviations, complaint, change control, and CAPA

  • Processing of client SAP/LOA requests and maintenance of trackers.

  • Provide support to Quality Specialist with documentation preparation for GMP secondary packaging and labelling projects.

  • Responsible for supporting the maintenance of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Support different ongoing projects with administrative tasks as needed and as directed by Senior Quality Manager

General Responsibilities

  • Ensure GMP compliance.

  • Support or lead special projects and assignments as needed.

  • Any other related quality and/or administrative tasks

Key Requirements


Education:

  • Currently enrolled in a life-sciences post-secondary or Quality/Regulatory Affairs post-graduate program


Technical and Soft Skills

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point

  • Bilingual (spoken/written English and French) is an asset


Management skills:

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to manage several projects at once.

  • Meticulous and detail-oriented.

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

$17.69 - $22.21

McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson's (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.


McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.

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) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.

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