Clinical Data & Analytics Internship (Summer 2026)

Summer Internship Program Overview

Cardinal Health’s Summer Internship Program is a structured 10-12 week experience designed for undergraduate students who will be entering their senior year and are eager to make an impact. As an intern, you’ll work on meaningful, business-critical projects that contribute to real outcomes while gaining exposure to the healthcare industry.

What you’ll gain:

• Hands-on experience through impactful projects

• Exposure to Cardinal Health’s business and culture

• Development of leadership and professional skills

• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders

• A chance to interview for full-time roles upon successful completion

Who we’re looking for:

• Undergraduate or graduate students graduating between December 2026 and June 2027

• Curious, driven, and eager to learn

• Interested in a career in the healthcare industry

Program Highlights

Real-World Experience
Interns collaborate with Cardinal Health professionals, business partners, customers, and vendors on impactful projects and daily responsibilities. Each intern also serves on a planning committee to enhance leadership skills and concludes the summer by presenting their work to business leaders.

Professional Development
Interns participate in a formal mentoring program, connect with employees across the organization, and attend workshops to strengthen business acumen. The program also provides opportunities to explore full-time career paths.

Networking Opportunities
Through the Executive Speaker Series and various networking events, interns engage with senior leaders and build relationships with professionals across the company.

Community & Camaraderie
Interns participate in social, team-building, and community service events designed to build a strong peer network and enrich the overall internship experience.

Job Description Summary

Location: Dublin, Ohio

Start Date: May 18 or 26, 2026

Hours: Approximately 40 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks

*Assistance with temporary housing is provided for students not local to the internship location.

As a Clinical Data & Analytics Intern, you could potentially support the organization in several of the following ways:

• Managing customer communications through tracking projects and providing updates

• Supporting project planning by coordinating timelines, tracking tasks, and ensuring deliverables stay on schedule

• Completing templated contracts for new business

• Gathering and analyzing data to prepare, update and refine PowerPoint presentations for customer audiences

• Preparing ROI projections for potential new customers

• Delivering customer presentations

• Assisting with data validations and/or abstraction

Accountabilities in this role

• Analytical skills and attention to detail

• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

• Quality and results orientation with a proactive approach

• Ability to prioritize requests effectively and understand importance and meet deadlines

• Ability to work independently with moderate level of direction

• Must be willing to adapt to shifting requirements or priorities

Qualifications

To be considered for the Cardinal Health Summer 2026 Internship Program, candidates should meet a combination of the following criteria:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Informatics, or related field, preferred

• Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027, preferred

• Experience or coursework in programming (Alteryx, PowerBI, Python, R, SAS, SQL, Tableau) and familiarity with data visualization tools or dashboard development

• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

• Demonstrated leadership, communication and analytical skills

• Participation in extracurricular activities, community organizations and/or professional associations

• Must have unlimited work authorization in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Please note, applicants may redact any age-related information.

Anticipated hourly rate: $24.00 – $27.00 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision coverag