Base-of-Pyramid (BoP) Innovation Intern

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as Varilux, Crizal, Stellest), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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BoP Innovation Intern (Strategy/ Data Analysis)

The Base of Pyramid (BoP) Innovation Lab incubates sustainable programming models and forms strategic partnerships across the public, private and non-profit sectors to accelerate access to vision care for underserved communities around the world. Digital data & partnerships has been identified as an enabler that can be leveraged to achieve our mission.

Essential Expected Results:

• Conduct in-depth research on rural market dynamics, competitor landscape, identifying growth opportunities, developing strategic plans & and overseeing their implementation to improve awareness and access to vision care for underserved communities
• Conceptualize, develop and test innovative solutions to improve vision care access for underserved communities.
• Support in developing proposals for potential partner collaborations
• Prepare clear and concise materials that summarize data, highlight key findings, and draw actionable conclusions to support critical business discussions.

Challenges:

•  Navigating the fast paced & evolving needs of the market
•  Balancing the need for innovative solutions with the need for practical, implementable interventions.

Main Success Factors:

• Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous research and analysis of data
• Strong conceptualization skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across public, private and non-profit sectors.
• Experience with testing and scaling pilots in a real-world setting.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs on time.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES:

• Project Management & Planning
  • Plan & manage ongoing projects with existing stakeholders
  • Develop proposals with potential or new stakeholders
  • Support the development, running and evaluation of pilots in developing markets
• Market Research & Data Analysis
  • Conduct rigorous and regular market research to keep abreast of the latest developments in the digital/ healthcare space, and identify potential use cases that could help us to advance our mission
  • Analyze data to answer key questions for stakeholders or yourself, with an eye on what drives business performance, investigate and communicate areas / gaps that require improvement
• Partnerships
  • Support the Manager to manage relationships with existing and new partners for projects, including vendors, NGOs, corporates or ecosystem partners
  • Support the Manager to maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders in the context of projects and collaborations
  • Helping to scan for and identify potential suitable partners to collaborate with in the field of innovation

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently studying Business/Data Analysis/Information Systems (major of studies)
• Analytical ability and passion, business oriented and proficient with Microsoft Excel & Powerpoint
• Strong project management skills/ability to work on multiple topics concurrently under tight deadlines
• Reliable, autonomous, precise, good organization & communication skills
• Entrepreneurial self-starter with a positive and proactive attitude
• Strong business acumen with superior analytical & creative thinking skills
• Strong interest in the areas of Digital Innovation preferred
• Able to commit 6months FULL TIME Internship from July - December 2025.

Recruiting process

Our recruitment process may vary; If you are selected, you will be contacted by our recruiters to guide you through the specific steps for your application.​
 

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.