Intern Portfolio Strategy & Innovation - Future Talent Program

Thornton Tomasetti; Allschwil; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a motivated Portfolio Strategy & Innovation Internship (m/f/d) for the Basel-based Established Pharmaceuticals Business. You will support portfolio strategy, governance, and growth opportunity evaluation within a global organization, working with the Global Head of Portfolio and Program Management.

You will lead selected workstreams and develop structured concepts for future investments. This 6–12 month internship offers broad exposure across Product Development, Medical

Qualifications

• MBA student or recent graduate from a leading program.
• Strong interest in portfolio strategy and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; translate data into insights.
• Experience in strategic planning, consulting, corporate strategy, business analytics, or finance.
• Ability to develop executive-ready presentations, business cases, and strategic assessments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across functions.
• Ability to manage projects independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support portfolio strategy through data analysis and governance.
• Contribute to disease area strategy and prioritization initiatives.
• Support portfolio reviews by consolidating pipeline and financial information.
• Create executive-ready summaries, dashboards, and governance materials.
• Track portfolio performance metrics and milestones.
• Lead therapeutic area assessments for growth opportunities.
• Conduct epidemiology reviews and competitive landscape analyses.
• Identify white space opportunities and present recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Partner with Medical and Digital teams to assess opportunities beyond medicines.
• Review governance processes and propose improvements.
• Define portfolio metrics, reporting standards, and governance frameworks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Executive presentations

Education

MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis tools

Job description

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 Portfolio Strategy & Innovation Internship (m/f/d).

This 6-12-month graduate Internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to portfolio strategy, innovation, portfolio governance, and growth opportunity evaluation within a global pharmaceutical organization. Working closely with the Global Head of Portfolio and Program Management, you will support the evaluation of growth opportunities, disease area strategies, and portfolio prioritization decisions while gaining exposure to Product Development, Medical Affairs, and Commercial functions. As part of the assignment, you will lead selected workstreams and support growth teams in developing structured concepts for future evaluation and investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support portfolio strategy activities through data analysis, strategic recommendations, and portfolio governance support.
• Contribute to disease area strategy development and portfolio prioritization initiatives across the EPD portfolio.
• Support annual and quarterly portfolio reviews by consolidating pipeline, lifecycle, and financial information.
• Create executive-ready summaries, dashboards, and governance materials to support portfolio decision-making forums.
• Track portfolio performance metrics, key milestones, and strategic initiatives across the portfolio.
• Lead therapeutic area assessments to identify future growth opportunities and strategic priorities.
• Conduct epidemiology reviews, competitive landscape analyses, emerging technology assessments, patient journey evaluations, and unmet need analyses.
• Identify strategic white space opportunities and present recommendations to growth teams and senior stakeholders.
• Partner with Medical and Digital teams to assess opportunities beyond medicines, including digital health solutions, remote monitoring, and early diagnosis initiatives.
• Review portfolio governance processes, benchmark industry best practices, and identify opportunities to improve decision-making efficiency.
• Support the definition of portfolio metrics, reporting standards, and governance frameworks that enable effective portfolio management.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a leading MBA program.
• Strong interest in portfolio strategy, innovation management, business development, and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into business insights and recommendations.
• Experience in strategic planning, consulting, corporate strategy, business analytics, finance, or related disciplines.
• Ability to develop executive‑ready presentations, business cases, and strategic assessments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact effectively across functions and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently and drive deliverables in a fast‑paced environment.
• 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 portfolio strategy, innovation management, and governance activities.
• Experience working with senior leaders across Product Development, Medical Affairs, and Commercial functions.
• Ownership of high‑visibility projects with strategic impact on portfolio growth and prioritization.
• Development of analytical, strategic thinking, and executive communication skills.
• Exposure to disease area strategy development, innovation assessments, and portfolio decision‑making processes.
• A highly collaborative and international working environment.
• Potential future career opportunities within Abbott.

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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

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it's next‑generation diagnostics, life‑changing devices, science‑based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well‑being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life's greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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