Intern Portfolio Strategy & Innovation - Future Talent Program
Key facts
What you bring
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.
Your tasks
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.
What they offer
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. Abbott is an equal opportunity employer committed to employee diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.