Intern Strategy - Future Talent Program

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Abbott seeks a Strategy Intern in Basel, Switzerland. This role offers insight into global healthcare strategies and decision-making. Tasks Support the strategic agenda of the Established Pharmaceuticals Business. Analyze data from diverse sources for informed decision-making. Collaborate with various teams on high-impact projects. Skills Master's or MBA in Business, Economics, or related field preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail required. About the job JOB DESCRIPTION: About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutrition, and branded generic medicines. Through our innovative solutions, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of people around the world. The Position For our Established Pharmaceuticals Business (EPD) based in Basel, Switzerland, we are seeking a highly motivated candidate for a 6-12 Months Strategy Internship (m/f/d). As part of the EPD Strategy Team, you will help shape the strategic agenda of one of the world's leading branded generics businesses across Emerging Markets. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to corporate strategy, executive leadership communications, cross-functional transformation initiatives, and business decision-making at a global level. Working closely with the Strategy team and senior stakeholders across Commercial, Operations, R&D, Finance, and other functions, you will contribute to high-impact strategic projects and support leadership discussions that influence the future direction of the business. Key Responsibilities: Support the development of EPD's strategic agenda through research, analysis, and business insights. Collect, consolidate, and analyze data from multiple internal and external sources to support strategic decision-making. Develop quantitative analyses and translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership teams. Support the preparation of executive-level presentations, including leadership updates, strategic reviews, and steering committee materials. Contribute to strategic assessments and cross-functional transformation projects across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders across Commercial, Operations, R&D, Finance, and additional business functions. Coordinate project activities, track milestones, prepare meeting materials, and follow up on key deliverables. Conduct external research, competitive intelligence, and benchmarking analyses to support strategic discussions and business planning. Required Qualifications: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's, or MBA degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Life Sciences, or a related field. Strong interest in corporate strategy, management consulting, business development, or general management. Previous internship or project experience in strategy, consulting, finance, business analytics, or a related field is preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive insights from complex data sets. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with data visualization or business intelligence tools is an advantage. Excellent communication and presentation skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups in an international environment. Proactive mindset, strong ownership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken. Why Join Abbott? At Abbott, you can build a meaningful career while contributing to innovative healthcare solutions that improve lives around the world. This internship offers: Direct exposure to strategic decision-making and senior leadership discussions. Hands-on experience in corporate strategy and business transformation initiatives. Collaboration with senior stakeholders across multiple global business functions. Development of analytical, strategic thinking, and executive communication skills. Exposure to high-impact projects with visibility across the organization. An international and collaborative working environment. Potential future career opportunities within Abbott. Interested in joining us? Apply today and become part of a team that is helping shape the future of healthcare. Abbott is an equal opportunity employer committed to employee diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Stay connected at www.abbott.com , Facebook www.facebook.com/Abbott and Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal . The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Administrative Support DIVISION: EPD Established Pharma LOCATION: Switzerland > Allschwil : H-127 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable