Junior Public Affairs Specialist
Company Description
At Docplanner Group, we’re on a mission to help people live longer, healthier lives. As the world’s largest healthcare platform, each month, we connect 24 million patients with 280k doctors across 13 countries (through brands like ZnanyLekarz, Doctoralia, MioDottore, DoktorTakvimi, and Jameda). Our marketplaces, SaaS and AI tools simplify daily tasks and help doctors, clinics and hospitals work more efficiently, so they can focus on what really matters: caring for their patients. MioDottore, TuoTempo, Noa and GIPO are our brands in the Italian market.
Learn more about our products here: docplanner.com and miodottore.it.
Why join us?
Real impact – We help doctors help patients. Your work truly makes a difference.
At scale, yet agile \~3,000 employees globally (of which 400\+ in the Italian market), but still fast, flexible, and hands\-on.
Shape the future, sustain growth – Make a difference now and build for long\-term success.
Job Description
We are looking for a Junior Public Affairs Specialist to join MioDottore’s team in Italy, supporting the company’s public affairs, institutional relations and stakeholder engagement activities.
The person will report directly to the Head of Public Affairs \& Public Market Access, Italy and will contribute to the management of key institutional and regulatory dossiers relevant to the business, with a particular focus on digital health, healthcare innovation, artificial intelligence in healthcare, public\-private partnerships and public market access.
How will you make an impact?
You will support the team in:
- monitoring political, institutional and regulatory developments at national and regional level;
- analysing legislation, parliamentary acts, institutional initiatives and regulatory developments relevant to the business;
- preparing summaries, briefings, internal memos, policy briefs and management updates;
- supporting the drafting of position papers, institutional positioning documents and public affairs materials;
- contributing to stakeholder mapping and engagement across institutions, trade associations and the broader healthcare ecosystem;
- supporting the organization of institutional meetings, working tables, events and stakeholder engagement activities;
- contributing to the development of projects and partnerships with public entities, associations, scientific societies and other healthcare stakeholders;
- supporting the function in public market access activities and in initiatives related to institutional and territorial projects;
- working cross\-functionally with internal teams to help align business priorities, regulatory developments and institutional positioning opportunities.
What will help you thrive?
We are looking for someone with 2–3 years of experience in areas such as:
- public affairs
- institutional relations
- strategic consulting or public affairs consultancy
- trade associations
- companies operating in regulated sectors, ideally in healthcare, pharma, digital health or innovation\-related environments
- 2–3 years of relevant professional experience;
- strong knowledge of the Italian institutional and political environment;
- interest in healthcare, digital health, innovation and public policy;
- strong analytical and synthesis skills;
- excellent writing skills, especially in drafting institutional and policy\-related materials;
- ability to manage multiple tasks and work across complex dossiers;
- strong teamworking skills and ability to interact with different internal and external stakeholders;
- good level of English;
- degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Economics or related fields.
- previous exposure, even at an early stage, to healthcare or pharma\-related dossiers;
- familiarity with lobbying activities, stakeholder mapping and policy monitoring;
- a very hands\-on attitude, strong attention to detail and reliability;
- the ability to move comfortably from analysis to drafting and operational execution.
The ideal candidate is curious, solid, highly organized and eager to grow within a function working at the intersection of business, institutions and innovation. They should be able to understand context quickly, write clearly, grasp priorities and contribute with consistency and pragmatism to the day\-to\-day management of institutional and regulatory dossiers.
Why join us
You will join one of the leading players in digital health and will have the opportunity to work on high\-impact topics, engaging with strategic dossiers and a broad ecosystem of public and private stakeholders.
Why You’ll Love It Here
Global Benefits – No matter where you are, you’ll have access to:
- Healthcare insurance – so you can focus on what matters.
- Wellness that works for you – from gym memberships to mental health support, we’ve got you covered.
- Time off that counts – whether it’s a vacation, your birthday, or just a day to recharge, we believe in balance.
Career Growth – We’re growing, and so can you! You’ll find lots of chances to learn, develop, and explore new paths—whether within your team or through cross\-functional projects.
A Truly Global Team – Work with talented people from all over the world in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Flexibility That Works for You – Remote work and flexible hours aren’t just buzzwords here. While the extent of flexibility depends on your role and team, we value results over rigid schedules. Prefer an office setting? You're welcome at any of our hubs in Barcelona, Warsaw, Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, Bogotá, Munich, Rome or Bologna.
*Please note:*At this time, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position. To apply, you must already have the legal right to work in your country of residence or the location of the role.
What We Believe In
At Docplanner, our values guide everything we do:
Focus on results – we're here to make an impact.
Think like an owner – take responsibility, drive outcomes.
Keep it simple, keep it lean – smart solutions over complexity.
Be respectful and radically honest – openness builds trust.
Learn and be curious – growth is part of the job.
Don’t just take our word for it—check out our Glassdoor to hear what our people say!
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We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, regardless of gender, disability, or background, and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.
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