Intern Strategy - Future Talent Program

Thornton Tomasetti; Allschwil; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott, a global healthcare leader, is offering a 6-12 month Strategy Internship in Basel. You will support the EPD Strategy Team, contributing to strategic projects, data analyses, and executive communications to influence global business directions.

You will work with Commercial, Operations, R&D, and Finance teams, gaining exposure to corporate strategy, transformation initiatives, and high‑impact decision making in an international setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or MBA in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with data insights.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; BI tools are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of strategic agenda through research and insights.
• Contribute to data analysis and translate findings into recommendations for leadership.
• Prepare executive‑level presentations and materials for leadership reviews.
• Collaborate across Commercial, Operations, R&D, Finance, and other functions.

Skills

Fluent English

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's or MBA in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Life Sciences

Tools

Power BI

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 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

• 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.

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

An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

Additional Details

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

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

About Abbott

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.