Intern, International Commercial Strategy

POSITION SUMMARY

Location: Zug | Duration: 10–12 weeks | Summer 2025

This is an excellent and rare opportunity for someone looking to join a dynamic and young biotech company that is currently on an exciting journey of commercializing a new treatment across the world for a debilitating rare pediatric orphan liver disease, changing the world for the better!

We are looking for an energetic, structured and analytical individual to be a part of our international commercial team based in Europe this summer by supporting the implementation of our geographic expansion commercial best practices.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated MBA Intern to join our international team focused on long-term geographic expansion and market opportunity assessment for an asset. This project-based internship will play a critical role in shaping strategic decisions around distribution models, market prioritization, and partnership approaches in the region.

The selected candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams and local distributors to analyze market dynamics, evaluate commercial potential across countries, and provide actionable recommendations for long-term planning and go-to-market strategies. You’ll bring strong analytical capabilities, a consulting mindset, and a passion for healthcare innovation to the role.

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct market research to evaluate long-term geographical expansion in a region


• Conduct market opportunity assessment for a portfolio asset across distributors and prioritize markets accordingly


• Work cross-functionally with Market Access, Commercial, Medical, Regulatory, and Finance teams


• Engage with distributor partners to gather insights and validate assumptions


• Deliver a final recommendation report and presentation on long-term expansion strategy

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• 5–7 years of professional experience, preferably in healthcare strategy consulting or general consulting, biopharmaceuticals, or related industries


• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret data and develop insights


• Highly organized with excellent written and verbal communication


• Comfortable working independently and within cross-cultural, virtual teams


• Ideally fluent in Portuguese; Spanish is a strong asset


• Enrolled in an MBA program during the internship period

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with the Latin American healthcare ecosystem


• Previous experience with geographic expansion projects or distributor models


• Educational background in life sciences, medicine, or pharmacy


• Knowledge of biopharma commercial strategy, launch planning, or partner management


• Exposure to market access, pricing, or regulatory pathways in emerging markets

Application needs to include a CV and a motivation letter answering these questions:

• Why do you want to do an internship in Commercial strategy?


• What relevant skills and experience can you bring to this position?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to an expansion strategy with high impact potential. You’ll be expected to roll up your sleeves, bring structure to ambiguity, and drive insights that shape future decisions.

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