Junior Public Affairs Specialist
Docplanner
- Roma, Rome, Italy
- Remote
- Posted Aug 11, 2026
Job description
About the role
The Junior Public Affairs Specialist will join MioDottore’s Italian team, reporting to the Head of Public Affairs & Public Market Access. The role supports public affairs, institutional relations and stakeholder engagement, helping manage regulatory dossiers focused on digital health, AI, innovation and public‑private partnerships, and works cross‑functionally to align business priorities with policy developments.
About the company
Docplanner Group is the world’s largest healthcare platform, connecting 24 million patients with 280 k doctors across 13 countries through brands such as ZnanyLekarz, Doctoralia, MioDottore and others. It provides marketplaces, SaaS and AI tools that streamline daily tasks for doctors, clinics and hospitals, aiming to help people live longer, healthier lives. The company employs about 3,000 people globally, with over 400 in Italy, and emphasizes an agile, impact‑driven culture.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of relevant professional experience in public affairs, institutional relations, strategic consulting, trade associations or regulated sectors (ideally healthcare, pharma, digital health or innovation)
- 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 for drafting institutional and policy‑related materials
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work across complex dossiers
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders
- Good level of English
- Degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Economics or related fields
- Previous exposure to healthcare or pharma‑related dossiers (preferred)
- Familiarity with lobbying activities, stakeholder mapping and policy monitoring (preferred)
- Very hands‑on attitude, strong attention to detail and reliability (preferred)
- Ability to move comfortably from analysis to drafting and operational execution (preferred)