Mercer | Pharmacy Strategy Summer Intern - Chicago - College Program 2026

Company:Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join Mercer’s Pharmacy practice (MercerRx) as a Strategy Intern. This role will be based in Chicago, IL. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

MercerRx is one of Mercer’s fastest growing specialty practices. The MercerRx team offers comprehensive pharmacy consulting support to Mercer’s clients, including vendor management, clinical oversight, and strategic guidance to optimize pharmacy benefits. They provide ongoing monitoring of financial performance, assist with clinical program recommendations, and deliver educational updates on market trends and new therapies to ensure effective pharmacy management. The team brings deep knowledge and perspective from backgrounds in Pharma, PBM, Retail and Specialty pharmacy, and health plans and is made up of over 100 colleagues, including pharmacists, strategic consultants and actuaries. This internship will focus on supporting the various financial projects related to pharmacy benefit management (PBM) for clients. The role involves working closely with other MercerRx financial team members, analyzing financial data, and providing recommendations to optimize client's pharmacy benefit programs.

Mercer is uniquely qualified to help organizations design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies, whether it’s for a multinational organization or a local company attempting to grow within its market. We provide best-in-class consulting, rigorous analytics, and data-driven insights that help organizations make fact-based decisions.  

Mercer’s 2,500+ US Health consultants deliver disciplined, consistent approaches to benchmarking, data analytics, financial management, marketing, compliance and communication.  Our client focus, integrity, expertise, and innovation are why clients choose Mercer. We are committed to setting the industry standard for ethical and transparent business practices.

To learn more about Mercer’s Health practice, please visit https://www.mercer.com/what-we-do/health-and-benefits.html

We will count on you to:

• Collection and analysis of pharmacy claims and utilization data

• Assist in the Request For Proposal (RFP) process on behalf of a clients 
• Assist in the development of client deliverables for multiple of MercerRx’s solutions

• Coordinate with team members on projects, ask questions and seek guidance to ensure that all work is completed accurately and within the agreed-upon timeline

• Help prepare and write client communications, including reports, spreadsheets and presentations 

What you need to have:

• Progress toward a bachelor's degree and concentration(s) in business, math, statistics, economics, health policy, community health or related liberal arts major is preferred

• Status as a currently enrolled student; candidates should have an expected graduation date in the Fall of 2026 or Spring 2027

• Strong academic achievement demonstrated through rigorous course work, and the ability to successfully balance extra-curricular activities 

• Legal work authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future is required  

What makes you stand out?

• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office— specifically Excel and PowerPoint   

• Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design    

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills    

• Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills and apply critical thinking to solve problems   

• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and communicate with others in a skillful and engaging manner   

• Flexibility to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing client needs    

• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail    

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

What’s next:

Application Instructions:   

• Required Documents: To be considered for this role, please submit a resume.
• Application Details: When filling out your application, ensure you provide your permanent home address and use your personal email address rather than your school email address.

First Round Interviews:   

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.   
• If selected, first-round interviews consist of an on-demand digital video interview through the Phenom platform.   
• Further timing and instructions will be provided at that time.   

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.