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Novartis

Business Intern- Consulting & Program Management

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Job Description Summary

Join the Consulting & Program Management team and work on strategic initiatives that drive business transformation, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness across Novartis.

As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting consulting engagements, program management initiatives, business analysis, and AI-enabled problem solving while collaborating with stakeholders across global teams and functions.

This role offers a unique opportunity to apply structured consulting methodologies, develop executive communication skills, and contribute to high-impact projects that influence business outcomes at scale.


 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Consulting & Business Problem Solving

  • Support consulting engagements by conducting structured research, analysis, and insight generation.
  • Break down complex business challenges and develop data-driven recommendations.
  • Conduct market, business, organizational, and competitive assessments to support strategic decision-making.
  • Synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights for business stakeholders.

 

Executive Storytelling & Communication

  • Develop executive-ready presentations, reports, and discussion materials.
  • Support creation of business cases, recommendations, and leadership updates.
  • Apply structured storylining techniques to communicate key insights and recommendations effectively.
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Program & Project Management

  • Support planning, execution, and governance of strategic initiatives and transformation programs.
  • Track project milestones, risks, dependencies, and action items.
  • Assist with project governance activities, stakeholder communications, and status reporting.
  • Contribute to operational excellence and process improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across functions, markets, and geographies.
  • Support preparation and facilitation of workshops, working sessions, and stakeholder discussions.
  • Build effective working relationships with project teams and business partners.
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AI-Enabled Consulting & Innovation:

  • Leverage AI and Generative AI tools to improve research, analysis, content development, and knowledge management.
  • Explore opportunities to enhance consulting and program management workflows through AI-enabled solutions.
  • Apply AI tools responsibly to improve productivity, insight generation, and decision quality.

Essential Requirements

  • Currently pursuing an MBA, PGDM, or equivalent postgraduate business degree from a recognized institution.
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and structured problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to evaluate complex information and derive actionable insights.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong business presentation and storytelling skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI/GenAI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT and other enterprise approved tools) for research, analysis, content development, and productivity enhancement.
  • Strong organizational, stakeholder management, and project coordination capabilities.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in consulting, strategy, operations, program management, business analytics, or transformation initiatives.
  • Experience conducting market research, business analysis, competitive intelligence, or strategic assessments.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and change management principles.
  • Exposure to data visualization and analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
  • Understanding of AI, automation, digital transformation, or business process improvement initiatives.
  • Interest in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or global business environments.

 

Desired Mindset & Behaviours

  • Intellectual curiosity and continuous learning orientation.
  • Structured, hypothesis-driven approach to problem solving.
  • Strong ownership and execution mindset.
  • Quality-focused with attention to detail.
  • Collaborative, team-oriented, and stakeholder-centric approach.
  • Proactive and solution-oriented attitude.
  • Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced environments.
  • Growth mindset with openness to feedback and continuous improvement.

 

 

What You'll Gain

  • Hands-on experience in internal consulting and program management within a leading global healthcare company.
  • Exposure to strategic business initiatives and transformation programs.
  • Opportunity to work with senior leaders and diverse cross-functional teams.
  • Practical experience in stakeholder engagement, governance, and project execution.
  • Development of consulting skills including problem solving, structured thinking, executive communication, and storytelling.
  • Exposure to AI-enabled consulting, business transformation, and future ways of working.
  • Opportunity to build a strong foundation for careers in consulting, strategy, program management, and business leadership.


 

Skills Desired

How we rate this

Business Intern- Consulting & Program Management at Novartis rates 16 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

  1. ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
  2. ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
  3. ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
  4. ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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