2027 Summer Internship – Pharmacy Commit

Location: Chicago, IL 60607; Cape Girardeau, MO 63703; Alpharetta, GA 30022; Edina, MN 55435; Irving, TX 75062 Vizient Corporate HQ; Washington, DC 20001; Centennial, CO 80111

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, 2027, and ends August 6, 2027

Pay rate: $25 per hour.

About the team and role

Vizient Pharmacy Commit delivers differentiated value to pharmacy partners by combining analytics, strategic sourcing, and clinical expertise. The intern will work with experienced pharmacy professionals and gain exposure to client engagement, supplier relationships, healthcare analytics, and pharmacy purchasing strategy.

What You’ll Do

Evaluate market dynamics and competitive trends for an assigned clinical category.

Analyze clinical, financial, utilization, and market information to support business recommendations.

Develop and deliver data-informed recommendations to pharmacy executives.

Support clients in maximizing value through committed contracting opportunities.

Conduct a final presentation recapping your experience, lessons learned and suggestions for future initiatives.

What You’ll Learn

How clinical and market information informs contracting and standardization decisions.

How to translate complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.

The variety of pharmacist career opportunities within Vizient and its family of companies.

How to use feedback to strengthen communication skills, collaboration, and executive presence.

Qualifications

Must have completed the first professional year of pharmacy prior to starting the internship.

Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Ability to conduct evidence-based literature research and synthesize findings.

Strong project coordination, organization, and time-management skills.

Ability to analyze information, identify insights, and make sound recommendations.

Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and a commitment to using them responsibly and appropriately.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.

Willingness to travel for an end-of-internship event.

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.