MercerRx Analyst Chicago College Program 2026

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 59000 - 118100

Posted on: 09-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company:

Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join Mercers Pharmacy practice (MercerRx). 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 Mercers fastest growing specialty practices. The MercerRx team offers comprehensive pharmacy consulting support to Mercers 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 clients pharmacy benefit programs.

Mercer is uniquely qualified to help organizations design and execute sophisticated workforce strategies whether its 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.

Mercers 2500 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 Mercers Health practice please visit 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

Utilize Mercers proprietary financial tools to evaluate financial impact of PBM proposals
Model pharmacy financial projections to meet employer objectives
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 bachelors degreeand concentration(s) in actuarial science math statistics economics engineering and/or other related field is highly preferred

Status as a currently enrolled student; candidates should have an expected graduation date in the Fall of 2025 or Spring 2026

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.

Mercer a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk strategy and people advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh Guy Carpenter Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90000 colleagues Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information visit or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan 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

Marsh McLennan 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 McLennan 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.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $59000 to $118100.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience skills training location certifications education and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case addition to the base salary this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits tuition assistance 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Required Experience:

Company:MercerDescription:We are seeking a talented individual to join Mercers Pharmacy practice (MercerRx). 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 Mercers fastest growing specialty pr...