Portfolio Operations Intern

About the role

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

As a Summer 2027 Intern, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a professional business environment while gaining meaningful, hands-on experience. The Practice Management Solutions (PMS) Intern will support strategic and operational initiatives across Cencora's health system consulting and solution portfolios. Working closely with portfolio leadership, the intern will gain exposure to healthcare consulting, project delivery, operational excellence, and business transformation while contributing to initiatives that support both client engagements and internal business priorities. Throughout the internship, you will work on real business initiatives, collaborate with team members and leaders, develop professional skills, and contribute to projects that support Cencora's purpose of creating healthier futures. This internship is designed for students who are curious, motivated, and eager to learn while making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Start Date: June 7, 2027 End Date: August 13, 2027 Location: Remote, USA

Responsibilities

• Support strategic projects and operational initiatives across consulting, managed services, onboarding, and project management functions.
• Analyze data and develop insights, reports, and recommendations to support leadership decision-making.
• Create presentations, project deliverables, process documentation, and executive-ready materials.
• Assist with project coordination, meeting facilitation, action item tracking, and stakeholder communications.
• Contribute to process improvement and innovation initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and client service delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on special projects aligned with Practice Management Solutions strategic priorities.
• Support ongoing projects, reporting, analysis, or process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business partners.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development opportunities, and internship program activities.
• Present project outcomes, recommendations, or key learnings at the conclusion of the internship.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Currently enrolled in a degree program related to undergraduate or master's degree in healthcare administration, consulting, finance, economics, business administration, supply chain etc.
• Rising sophomore, junior, or senior at the time of the internship preferred.
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future.

Skills

• Highly motivated self-starter with a strong desire to learn.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated leadership through academic, extracurricular, volunteer, or work experiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to receive feedback and adapt in a dynamic work environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Benefits

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer