Position Title:  Strategy Intern

Date:  May 18, 2026
Requisition ID:  24702
Work Location: 

Lausanne, VD, CH, 1007

About the Job

 

Be a part of a revolutionary change!

Times are changing at PMI. We’re chosen to do something big. The world expects us to act responsibly. And we are doing just that by transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose: to deliver a smoke-free future.

This transformation is reshaping every area of our business, from the products we offer to the way we make decisions, leverage technology, and create value for adult consumers. As we evolve, data, analytics, artificial intelligence, and strategic thinking are becoming increasingly important capabilities across our organization.

It’s the perfect place to start your career. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy, commercial planning, pricing, analytics, and innovation. You will collaborate with experienced professionals while bringing your own ideas, curiosity, and fresh perspective to real business challenges.

 

 

About the Strategy Internship

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.

As an intern, you will contribute to projects spanning strategic planning, pricing analytics, competitive intelligence, forecasting, business performance tracking, artificial intelligence applications, and process improvement. You will gain exposure to senior leadership discussions and work on initiatives with direct business impact across multiple markets and regions.

 

 

Who We're Looking For

  • Available for a full-time 6-month internship starting in September 2026.
  • 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 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 considered a strong advantage.
  • Fluent in English.

 

 

Roles & Objectives

During your internship you will contribute to a variety of projects across strategy, pricing, analytics, and business transformation, such as:

  • 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.

These projects will provide exposure to both strategic and operational aspects of a global consumer goods business while allowing you to develop analytical, technical, and business acumen skills.

 

 

What We Offer

You will join a diverse, international team of professionals working on high-impact business topics across strategy, pricing, analytics, and commercial planning.

Throughout the internship, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Gain hands-on experience working 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 your professional network in a highly collaborative and multicultural setting.
  • Take ownership of impactful initiatives and contribute ideas that help shape future ways of working.

Our success depends on talented people who bring curiosity, energy, and a desire to continuously improve. Join PMI and you too can:

  • Seize the freedom to shape your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment, and explore.
  • Be part of an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone's contribution is valued.
  • Develop your capabilities through a truly global organization with endless learning opportunities.
  • Take pride in helping deliver our promise of a smoke-free future.

 

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.