Novartis is hiring a Business Intern – Consulting & Program Management for its Hyderabad office. The internship involves supporting consulting engagements, strategic initiatives, program management, business analysis, stakeholder engagement, and AI-enabled problem solving.
Candidates currently pursuing an MBA, PGDM, or equivalent postgraduate business degree can apply.
Job Details
| Job Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Novartis |
| Position | Business Intern – Consulting & Program Management |
| Location | Hyderabad (Office) |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Requisition ID | REQ-10088676 |
| Application Deadline | October 9, 2026 |
Position
Business Intern – Consulting & Program Management
The role involves supporting consulting and program management initiatives focused on business transformation, operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, and AI-enabled problem solving.
Responsibilities
Consulting & Business Problem Solving
- Support consulting engagements through structured research, analysis, and insight generation.
- Analyze complex business challenges and develop data-driven recommendations.
- Conduct market, business, organizational, and competitive assessments.
- Synthesize findings into actionable insights.
Executive Storytelling & Communication
- Develop executive-ready presentations, reports, and discussion materials.
- Support business cases, recommendations, and leadership updates.
- Apply structured storylining techniques to communicate insights effectively.
Program & Project Management
- Support planning, execution, and governance of strategic initiatives and transformation programs.
- Track project milestones, risks, dependencies, and action items.
- Assist with stakeholder communications and status reporting.
- Contribute to operational excellence and process improvement initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across functions, markets, and geographies.
- Support workshops, working sessions, and stakeholder discussions.
- Build effective working relationships with project teams and business partners.
AI-Enabled Consulting & Innovation
- Use AI and Generative AI tools for research, analysis, content development, and knowledge management.
- Explore AI-enabled solutions for consulting and program management workflows.
- Apply AI tools responsibly to improve productivity, insight generation, and decision quality.
Eligibility / Qualifications
Candidates should:
- Be currently pursuing an MBA, PGDM, or equivalent postgraduate business degree from a recognized institution.
- Have strong analytical, quantitative, and structured problem-solving capabilities.
- Be able to evaluate complex information and derive actionable insights.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Have strong business presentation and storytelling skills.
- Be proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
- Demonstrate experience using AI/GenAI tools, such as Copilot, ChatGPT, and other enterprise-approved tools.
- Have strong organizational, stakeholder management, and project coordination capabilities.
- Be able to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in consulting, strategy, operations, program management, business analytics, or transformation initiatives.
- Experience in market research, business analysis, competitive intelligence, or strategic assessments.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies, governance frameworks, or change management principles.
- Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytical and data visualization tools.
- Understanding of AI, automation, digital transformation, or business process improvement.
- Interest in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or global business environments.
Required Skills
- Analytical and quantitative problem solving
- Structured and hypothesis-driven thinking
- Business presentation and storytelling
- Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
- AI/Generative AI tools
- Stakeholder management
- Project coordination
- Research and business analysis
- Communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Attention to detail
Application Details
Position: Business Intern – Consulting & Program Management
Location: Hyderabad (Office)
Application Deadline: October 9, 2026
Job Requisition ID: REQ-10088676
