Position Title: Future Leaders Switzerland
Lausanne, VD, CH, 1007
Future in Progress: Future Leaders Program
Break boundaries. Accelerate your leadership. Shape the future.
Lead your next chapter with vision, ambition, and the freedom to make a global impact at Philip Morris International (PMI). Drive transformation alongside world-class experts, champion innovation, and discover how far your leadership can take you.
About the Future in Progress: Future Leaders program
Our 36-month program is designed for bold thinkers and ambitious professionals ready to experiment, introduce new ideas, and lead change that spans borders. Through two high-impact rotations, you’ll create transformative solutions while learning from some of the brightest minds in the industry. As you progress, you’ll build strong connections with senior leadership and a vibrant alumni community, all committed to accelerating your development and amplifying your influence.
Your leadership journey
Your experience is designed as a progression—starting with mastering your home market and culminating in a truly international assignment.
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Home market immersion
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Gain business fluency: Dive into PMI’s home market operations for a comprehensive understanding of our commercial landscape, ongoing transformation efforts, and key priorities.
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Shape outcomes across functions: Work in partnership with diverse teams to address regional opportunities, developing approaches that drive progress.
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Establish your leadership foundation: Own significant projects, sharpening your decision-making and stakeholder engagement skills.
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International Assignment
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Develop cultural agility & a global mindset: Lead in a new market as you navigate local practices and regulatory environments—expanding your view as a leader across markets.
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Deliver results at scale: Take charge of bold, data-driven initiatives, turning ideas into measurable value in real-world, multicultural settings.
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Inspire across borders: Motivate and empower international teams, balancing local needs with PMI’s global direction, and creating lasting results in evolving markets.
What makes this program unique
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Influence the direction of a business with worldwide reach by presenting your work directly to executive leadership.
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Lead breakthrough initiatives with autonomy to challenge conventions, supported by mentorship from board-level executives.
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Build a cross-market reputation and a professional network that spans continents, disciplines, and leadership layers.
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Thrive in a culture that welcomes fresh perspectives, encourages experimentation, and supports your ambitions.
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Receive a market-leading compensation and benefits package that recognizes your expertise, initiative, and tangible achievements.
Who Can Apply?
We’re searching for accomplished, forward-thinking professionals who thrive in complexity, take ownership, and are eager to shape the future. To be eligible for the Future in Progress: Future Leaders Program, you should have:
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A Master’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field (MBA preferable).
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No less than 6 years of post-graduation professional experience in a global organization, with exposure to diverse markets and stakeholders.
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Proficiency in English and German; additional proficiency in French is an advantage.
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Legal right to work in Europe and in the country of application (without sponsorship).
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Willingness and ability to relocate internationally during the program.
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Strong commercial awareness and the ability to apply business insights in decision-making.
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Proven ability to think strategically and solve complex challenges.
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Agility and resilience in fast-changing environments.
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Initiative to drive progress and propose bold ideas.
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Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working across functions.
Program Details
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Start Date: 1 October 2026
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Duration: 36 months
Where will your ambition take you next?
Apply now to the Future Leaders Program and help shape what comes next at PMI.
