2027 Future Talent Program - Commercial Leadership Development Program MBA Intern

Location: USA - Pennsylvania - North Wales (Upper Gwynedd)

Job Description

We are seeking a high-potential MBA candidate to join the Commercial Leadership Development Program (CLDP) Internship, a strategic development experience designed to build commercial acumen, strengthen cross-functional capabilities, and provide meaningful exposure to key business priorities across Human Health.

During the internship, participants will work on high-impact projects in support of commercial priorities, partnering with cross-functional teams to address complex business challenges and deliver actionable insights. The CLDP Internship is designed as a pathway to the full-time Commercial Leadership Development Program.

• * Interviews will be completed and offers extended by December 2026.  The selected candidate will start their new role in May 2027.

What you’ll do

Contribute to operational priorities across assigned internship projects

Partner cross-functionally with teams across marketing, sales, operations, and other commercial functions

Apply data, customer insights, market dynamics, and competitive intelligence to inform recommendations and business decisions

Translate insights into clear, compelling presentations for executive and leadership audiences

Deliver a final capstone presentation with actionable recommendations and business impact

What you’ll experience

Exposure to key commercial priorities across the Human Health portfolio

Hands-on opportunities to contribute to meaningful business initiatives in a dynamic and highly matrixed environment

Direct partnership with commercial and cross-functional leaders

Experience translating strategy into execution and driving work forward with initiative and agility

A pathway to the full-time CLDP, designed to develop future commercial leaders

What you’ll need

Required

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)

Currently enrolled in an MBA program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028

Minimum of 3 years of full-time relevant professional work experience

Strong leadership, written, and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and key partners in the US Market

Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and ability to drive work forward proactively

Ability to influence without authority and operate effectively in a matrixed environment

Preferred

Background in brand management, growth marketing, product marketing, or consulting

Experience with digital marketing and artificial intelligence

Experience in pharmaceutical marketing or sales

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

FTP2027

HH2027

Required Skills

Adaptability, Adaptability, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Animal Health Sales, Business Decisions, Business Management, Business Opportunity Identification, Competitive Intelligence (CI), Creative Campaign Development, Enterprise Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Executive Presence, Healthcare Marketing, Influencing Without Authority, Interpersonal Relationships, Leadership Development Programs, Market Dynamics, Marketing Budget Management, Marketing Data Analysis, Marketing Strategy Implementation, Market Intelligence, Market Research, Partner Relationship Management (PRM), Partnership Management {+ 9 more}

Preferred Skills

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