Milano, IT
Internship, Global Commercial PMO
Alfasigma is a privately held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan. The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa.
Over three years ago, we embarked on a transformative journey to become a truly global innovative healthcare company with a leading focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health. We have experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubled our revenues, expanding geographically, and integrating several key acquisitions. We have also evolved our portfolio, expanded into rare and specialty segments, and strengthened our pipeline and people's capabilities.
But our journey is far from complete! In fact, this is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in Alfasigma's history. We are committed to advancing innovation and leveraging our deep expertise to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients and consumers worldwide and expand our reach across diverse markets.
Scope of the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated intern to support the Project Management Office (PMO) of the Global Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
The PMO plays a pivotal role in coordinating and driving strategic commercial initiatives across the organization, supporting the CCO in decision-making processes and ensuring the effective execution of key business priorities. Acting as a central point of coordination among Global Marketing, Regional and Local Leadership Teams, Corporate Finance, HR, and other corporate functions, the PMO combines project management, business analytics, and executive support activities.
The internship will provide direct exposure to senior leadership and will primarily focus on two major transformation initiatives within the Global Commercial Organization, offering a unique development opportunity in strategic planning, business analytics, and cross-functional project management.
Your Responsibilities
As a Commercial Operations PMO Intern, you will support the Global CCO PMO team in driving strategic initiatives and business performance monitoring. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Conduct financial, commercial, and strategic analyses to support decision-making and identify business opportunities and risks.
- Develop, implement, and monitor KPI dashboards to track the progress and performance of strategic initiatives.
- Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and recommendations for the Global CCO and other senior stakeholders.
- Support the execution of cross-functional transformation projects involving multiple global and local stakeholders.
- Facilitate communication and alignment among internal stakeholders to ensure the effective execution of strategic priorities.
- Support ad hoc business reviews, management meetings, and strategic planning activities.
- Analyze market trends, business performance, and organizational priorities to provide actionable insights.
- Collaborate with teams across geographies and functions to ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved.
Who Are You
Education
- Master's Degree, or currently in the final year of studies, in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Management Engineering, or related fields.
Technical Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to independently structure and conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to synthesize complex information into concise and impactful messages.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is considered a plus.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and business performance analysis is a plus.
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders across different organizational levels and functions.
- High level of curiosity, proactivity, and learning agility.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an international and fast-paced environment.
- Strong business acumen and a results-oriented mindset.
- Fluency in English is required; additional languages are considered a plus.
What We Offer
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making processes.
- Hands-on involvement in global transformation and business excellence initiatives.
- A dynamic, international, and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunity to develop skills in business analytics, strategic planning, stakeholder management, and project management.
- A unique learning experience at the heart of the Global Commercial Organization.
Why Join Alfasigma:
At Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.
Our commitment to people and patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress.
Join Alfasigma and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.