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Intern Portfolio Strategy & Innovation - Future Talent Program

Abbott

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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. 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 . #earlycareersDACH #earlycareers 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

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