This internship position involves analyzing market trends and group benefits data to support the development of strategic initiatives in drug plan management. The intern will collaborate with various teams to deliver actionable insights and contribute to key projects, enhancing their understanding of the healthcare and group benefits sectors. Through this role, the intern will develop valuable skills in data analysis, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration, while gaining exposure to the evolving landscape of healthcare and wellness.

Position Responsibilities:

• Analysis of market trends and group benefits data to support strategy and program development in drug plan management.

• Partner with internal stakeholders from Marketing, Pricing, Underwriting, and Distribution to ensure the value proposition of drug plan strategies is clearly articulated.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and identify opportunities for enhancing drug plan strategies.

• Support key projects from research phase to presentation, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic goals.

• Contribute to building and monitoring a reporting framework to track performance and measure the success of strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Pharmacy, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field and in your second to last or last year of your degree.

• Experience and comfort with Microsoft productivity tools including Excel.

• No licenses required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to support strategic decision-making.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to manage projects and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

• Eagerness to learn about the evolving landscape of healthcare and wellness.

• Familiarity with financial concepts and the ability to apply them in a business context.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.

Salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. Please contact recruitment@manulife.com for additional information.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.