Health Innovation, Junior Strategist

Define Ventures; Milano; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Define Ventures is looking for a Junior Strategist to join their EVERSANA INTOUCH Health Innovation team. In this role, you will support strategic initiatives in health innovation and digital health, working closely with senior strategists and multidisciplinary experts. You will contribute to various projects aimed at navigating healthcare ecosystems and improving patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a relevant degree and a passion for healthcare innovation. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in healthcare innovation and digital health.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of health innovation strategies.
• Conduct research on healthcare markets and emerging technologies.
• Analyze patient journeys and stakeholder ecosystems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

PowerPoint skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Job Description

As a Junior Strategist within the EVERSANA INTOUCH Health Innovation team, you will be working alongside senior strategists and multidisciplinary experts, contributing to projects across health innovation, digital health, artificial intelligence, patient engagement, healthcare transformation, commercialization strategy, and emerging models of care.

In this role, you will support strategic initiatives for leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech, digital health, and healthcare organizations. You will help clients navigate evolving healthcare ecosystems, identify opportunities for innovation, improve patient outcomes, and create sustainable value.

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the future of healthcare while working on projects at the intersection of science, technology, healthcare systems, and business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of health innovation, commercialization, and go-to-market strategies for healthcare organizations and innovative healthcare solutions.
• Conduct research and analysis on healthcare markets, healthcare systems, digital health trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscapes.
• Analyze patient journeys, care pathways, stakeholder ecosystems, and unmet needs to identify strategic opportunities and inform decision-making.
• Support projects focused on digital health, artificial intelligence, medical device software, connected care, patient engagement, and innovative models of care.
• Contribute to market assessments, opportunity evaluations, customer segmentation, and strategic business recommendations.
• Review, synthesize, and interpret scientific literature, policy documents, market intelligence, and healthcare data.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities involving healthcare professionals, payers, patient organizations, health systems, industry partners, and key opinion leaders.
• Develop high-quality client presentations, strategic reports, and executive-level deliverables.
• Support workshops, advisory boards, innovation programs, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across strategy, medical, commercial, market access, policy, and innovation functions.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Health Economics, Public Health, Economics, Business, Management Engineering, Political Science, or a related field.
• Strong interest in healthcare innovation, digital health, artificial intelligence, and the future of healthcare delivery.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights and recommendations.
• Strong PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred:

• Previous internship or professional experience in healthcare consulting, life sciences, digital health, health policy, market access, innovation, or related fields.
• Familiarity with European healthcare systems and healthcare policy.
• Exposure to health economics, market access, reimbursement, or commercialization topics.
• Fluency in English and Italian.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees have different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our success. We welcome applicants of all identities.