Intern Operations & Supply Chain - Future Talent Program

Abbott Laboratories; Basel; On-site; CHF 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Basel is seeking a highly motivated Operations & Supply Chain internship (6-12 months) to join the Established Pharmaceuticals Business. The role blends Supply Chain, Data Analytics, and Business Transformation with exposure to leadership and global teams.

The successful candidate is pursuing a Master/MBA/PhD, possesses strong analytical skills, and is fluent in English. You will help optimize reporting, dashboards, and decision-support tools across the organization.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master's, MBA, or PhD degree in related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into data-driven solutions.
• Support global Supply Chain operations leaders in performance management.
• Provide structured analyses and actionable recommendations.
• Define and structure key performance indicators across teams.
• Assess and simplify the reporting landscape including dashboards.
• Identify data quality gaps and process inefficiencies.
• Design scalable reporting solutions with Power BI and Excel.
• Pilot new reporting tools with selected teams and refine.

Education

Master's/MBA/PhD in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

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 based in Basel, Switzerland, we are seeking a highly motivated candidate for an 6-12 Months Operations & Supply Chain Internship (m/f/d). This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of Supply Chain, Data Analytics, and Business Transformation within a global pharmaceutical organization.

Working closely with the Operations Management Office, Supply Chain teams, and Advanced Analytics experts, you will contribute to key initiatives focused on performance management, reporting optimization, and data-driven decision-making. The assignment provides direct exposure to Supply Chain leadership and offers the opportunity to deliver meaningful business impact through analytical thinking and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into data-driven solutions that improve decision-making, process effectiveness, and operational performance.
• Support global Supply Chain operations leaders to increase awareness and understanding of service, inventory, cost, risk, and cross-functional performance management across all hierarchy levels.
• Provide structured analyses and actionable recommendations by transforming complex data into clear business insights.
• Define and structure business-critical performance indicators across Supply Chain teams, distinguishing operational, tactical, and strategic measures.
• Assess and simplify the existing reporting landscape, including dashboards, Excel reports, and management presentations, to identify improvement opportunities.
• Identify reporting duplications, manual effort, data quality gaps, and process inefficiencies across Supply Chain performance management activities.
• Design and implement scalable reporting solutions, including Power BI dashboards, automated Excel reports, and automated PowerPoint reporting tools.
• Pilot newly developed reporting solutions with selected Supply Chain teams, gather feedback, validate data accuracy, and refine tools prior to broader implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master's, MBA, or PhD degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Analytics, Engineering, Data Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to structure complex business challenges.
• Experience working with data analysis and reporting tools, such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar technologies.
• Interest in Supply Chain management, operational excellence, and business transformation.
• Ability to translate data and analytical findings into business recommendations and actionable insights.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in cross-functional and international teams.
• 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 Supply Chain leadership within a global pharmaceutical organization.
• Hands-on experience at the intersection of Supply Chain, Data Analytics, and Business Transformation.
• The opportunity to work on high-impact projects that improve reporting, visibility, and business performance.
• Collaboration with Supply Chain and Advanced Analytics professionals across global functions.
• Development of technical, analytical, and business leadership skills in an international environment.
• Exposure to real-world operational challenges and strategic decision-making processes.Potential future career opportunities within Abbott.

Abbott is an equal opportunity employer committed to employee diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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