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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: Mississauga, ON, CAN - 2300 Meadowvale Blvd (Hybrid)

The Operational Excellence Intern plays a hands-on role in delivering high-impact strategic initiatives, supporting project delivery, and advancing continuous improvement across the McKesson Canada Specialty Health team.

This role provides exposure to cross functional programs within Specialty Health, where the Intern will contribute to project delivery, analyze operational data, and generate actionable insights that inform decision-making.

Working in a multidisciplinary environment, the Intern helps drive visibility, consistency, and execution across projects by coordinating deliverables, developing reporting, and identifying performance trends. This is a high-value opportunity to gain practical experience in project delivery, data analytics, and operational transformation.

What you'll gain

• Hands-on experience supporting cross functional strategic initiatives

• Practical exposure to project planning and delivery

• Development of advanced Excel, reporting, and data analysis skills

• Experience translating data into executive-ready insights and recommendations

• Exposure to cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders

• Opportunity to contribute to automation and continuous improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management Support

  • Coordination of PM tasks (minutes, meeting scheduling, updating PM artefacts such as the RAID logs)

  • Following up with project team members on actions, tasks and deliverables

  • Supporting testing, hypercare and other project delivery activities

• Operational Support & Data Analysis

  • Analyze and/or develop operational metrics, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and variances

  • Produce recurring and ad hoc reports to support business decision-making

  • Conduct structured analysis (e.g., variance, trend, root cause) to inform recommendations

• Reporting & Dashboard Development

  • Build and maintain dashboards and scorecards using Excel or reporting tools

  • Translate data into clear insights through visuals, summaries, and executive-ready reporting

  • Support data deep dives to evaluate operational performance and identify improvement opportunities

• Continuous Improvement Support

  • Assist in documenting current workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and tracking improvement initiatives

  • Support small to mid-sized process improvement efforts through data analysis and coordination

  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement process enhancements

Must-Have Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Healthcare Management, or a related field.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, or priorities

• Strong analytical skills and experience using Microsoft Excel for data analysis (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, basic dashboards)

• Experience developing PowerPoint presentations for business or project updates

• Experience using Microsoft Word for documentation (e.g., reports, meeting notes, process documentation)

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• Experience in project coordination, PMO support, business operations, or data analysis

• Experience in managing projects

• Experience in automation, building dashboards or reports using advanced Excel features or BI tools and AI tools

• Familiarity with automation techniques (e.g., VBA macros or workflow tools)

• Experience in healthcare, specialty pharmaceuticals, or regulated environments

• Exposure to process improvement methods (e.g., Lean or Six Sigma concepts)

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Engineering, Analytics, Health Sciences, or a related field

What Makes This Team Unique

This role sits within a high-performing Strategic Execution and Operational Excellence team supporting cross functional initiatives across Specialty Health. Interns gain hands-on experience working on strategic programs, exposure to cross-functional stakeholders, and the opportunity to contribute to real business outcomes. The environment offers a unique blend of project delivery, analytics, and process improvement experience, providing a strong foundation for careers in consulting, operations, or strategy. Interns also benefit from mentorship, structured learning, and opportunities to present insights to leadership.

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

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