Strategy Intern
About
Philip Morris International (PMI) is undergoing a major business transformation, committed to delivering a smoke-free future. Based in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Combustibles Category Strategy, Pricing & Planning team supports PMI's global business by shaping strategic priorities, driving commercial performance, identifying growth opportunities, and enabling data-driven decision-making. The team works across multiple markets and regions with direct exposure to senior leadership. Supporting strategic planning activities, market assessments, and competitive intelligence research. Assisting in the development of dashboards, reports, and analytical tools to support business decisions. Conducting pricing, financial, and commercial analyses to identify risks and opportunities across markets. Supporting forecasting, scenario modeling, and business performance tracking initiatives. Exploring opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and automation to improve decision-making and operational efficiency. Designing and implementing process improvements, templates, standard reports, and workflow automation solutions. Helping structure, organize, and communicate insights for senior management presentations and leadership discussions. Contributing to the development of new analytical methodologies, data sources, and business intelligence capabilities. Currently pursuing an MBA, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field. Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset. Comfortable working with data and translating insights into actionable recommendations. Curious about strategy, commercial performance, pricing, competitive dynamics, and AI applications in business. Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced international environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Strong or advanced Excel skills required; experience with Power BI, AI tools, Python, or data visualization is a strong advantage. Fluent in English. Available for a full-time 6-month internship starting in September 2026. Join a diverse, international team of professionals working on high-impact business topics across strategy, pricing, analytics, and commercial planning. Gain hands-on experience on real business challenges with global exposure. Develop analytical, strategic, and technical skills through meaningful projects. Work with experienced leaders and subject matter experts across multiple functions. Explore the application of advanced analytics, AI, and automation in a multinational business environment. Build a professional network in a highly collaborative and multicultural setting. Take ownership of impactful initiatives and contribute ideas that help shape future ways of working. PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.