Data and Analytics Internship

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 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 Data and Analytics Intern , you could potentially support the organization in several of the following ways:

• Integrate customer analytical views across sales, finance, operations, customer service, etc.
• Develop dynamic dashboards and reporting tools that give actionable insights to stakeholders
• Analyze and identify trends and establish opportunities for business impact
• Contribute to automating tasks to increase efficiency and accuracy within the analytics team.
• Support business objectives and projects by developing and presenting analytical insights
• Develop, analyze and prepare reports to support strategic initiatives
• Create dynamic data visualizations to support data driven decision making
• Utilize advanced analytical methods to reduce costs or increase revenue
• Miscellaneous data and analytical requests to support agile business processes
• Other duties upon request

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 degree in analytical, data science or quantitative degree or related field, preferred
• Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027, preferred
• Experience with programming languages and analytical tools, preferred (Alteryx, PowerBI, Python, R, SAS, SQL, Tableau)
• Intermediate/advanced proficiency of Microsoft Excel, preferred
• 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 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision coverage, Paid time off plan, Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Application window anticipated to close: 02/28/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.