Apply for the Intern – Pharmacy Business Development job opening.Intern – Pharmacy Business Development

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 35640BR
Department: Pharmacy Operations
Working Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Date Posted: Jan 26, 2026

Salary varies

Onsite

Full Time - Temporary

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Description

At Publix, we are committed to making a difference and it’s our pleasure to continuously develop our most valuable resource—our associates. Since its launch in 2007, the Publix Summer Internship Program prepares a cohort of young professionals for a smorgasbord of opportunities in the workplace. This is achieved through relationship building, development of self-confidence, and insight into industry knowledge. 

The 2026 Summer program dates are May 18th – July 24th at our company facilities in Lakeland, FL. Over these 10 weeks, interns will work 40 hours a week participating in impactful departmental projects that connect classroom learning to real-world corporate experience. Highlights include:

• Free housing provided in partnership with Florida Southern College (for interns that live outside of a 25-mile radius of the corporate office)
• Attending executive meetings
• Participating in group community service activities
• Touring manufacturing and distribution facilities
• Developing and delivering end of program presentations to Publix leadership

Join a company consistently ranked as a great place to work. Grow professionally and personally while making a lasting impact. Apply today and grow your legacy with Publix.

*This internship posting can close within two weeks from the date it was posted. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Position Overview
The Pharmacy Business Development department identifies, vets and manages new business initiatives and relationships that drive innovative, customer-focused solutions. By collaborating with internal teams and third-party vendors, the department supports the adoption of industry-leading products and services. The team manages recommendation and implementation projects and partners across departments to track outcomes and deliver measurable results. The Pharmacy Business Development Intern will

• Contribute to all stages of project and vendor management
• Assist with advancing departmental infrastructure
• Collaborate with team members to develop key performance indicators for implemented projects and
• Facilitate team collaboration and communication.

What you’ll do 

• Self-study existing Pharmacy programs, services and products
• Perform competitive market research on key pharmacy products and services
• Assist in the planning and execution of new initiatives
• Prepare business case analyses
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders
• Support vendor evaluations and comparisons
• Coordinate and update departmental project management records
• Create templates and other support materials
• Develop project reporting tools
• Automate project management processes
• Collaborate with teams to develop key performance indicators for implemented projects
• Prepare and communicate project updates, meeting agendas and minutes and dashboards
• Coordinate the completion of assigned team tasks

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Required Qualifications

• Must be an actively enrolled student not graduating prior to the start of the Summer Internship Program in May; or
• If graduating from a bachelor’s degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester; or
• If graduating from a master’s degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester)
• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in pharmacy, business, or related field and be a current sophomore or above (rising junior or above as of the program start in Summer 2026) or a graduate student
• Must basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and One Note
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively
• Experience working in cross-functional teams
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs

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Preferred Qualifications

• Current or previous Publix associate
• Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern
• Have a working knowledge of Power BI or other automation and data visualization tools

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

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