Medical Affair Internship

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 the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and 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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Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica

Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

Your role 

As a Medical Affair Assistant, you will support the operational and administrative activities of the Medical Affairs team, reporting directly to the Medical Advisor. You will ensure the efficient execution of scientific events and the proper management of documentation and vendor relationships, while gaining in depth knowledge of Medical Affairs processes within a regulated environment. You will collaborate with internal teams (Brand Management, Events Team, Trade Marketing, Finance) and external stakeholders to support the Manager and ensure the efficient execution of tasks.

Main responsibilities: 

• PR, Communication and Content Review:
• • Support the Manager in the scientific review of content for Public Relations (PR) activities and B2C (Business to Consumer) campaigns.
  • Contribute to the review of press articles, media content and video interviews to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance with internal guidelines.
  • Verify the alignment of PR amplification activities planned in the context of events and congresses.
• Asset and Materials Management:
• • Provide support in the development and updating of medical‑scientific materials (e.g., slide decks, medical assets).
  • Oversee the logistical management of warehouse assets in coordination with the Trade Marketing team, monitoring production requests.
• Operational and Logistical Event Support:
• • Ensure the efficient execution of scientific events (such as Advisory Boards, congresses and internal meetings), managing logistics, invitations and participants.
  • Provide on‑site organizational and coordination support for national and local scientific events, including managing travel logistics for the team.
• Administrative and Cost Management:
• • Manage contract administration, creation of Purchase Orders (POs) and cost tracking related to external vendors involved in Medical Affairs projects.
  • Monitor event and project costs, supporting budget updates in alignment with the Medical Advisor.
•  Documentation Management and Compliance:
• • Ensure proper warehouse management and accurate archiving of medical assets and medical‑scientific documentation.

Main requirements:

• Educational Background preferably in Communication, Economics or related fields.
• Solid experience with Office software packages (specifically: Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication skill both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently while being a collaborative team player
• Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently
• Proactivity and analytical skills
• Creative thinking and the ability to bring fresh, innovative ideas
• Good problem solving skills
• Languages: Italian, English

What’s in it for you

In EssilorLuxottica, you are not defined just by your job title. Each career adventure is unique; have a glimpse of some of the benefits you will enjoy as a successful candidate:

• Access to our cutting-edge learning platform, Leonardo, and personalized development programs to help you grow professionally and personally.
• Access special offers for employees on a vast range of eyewear, eye care products, and fashion apparel, so you can enjoy our world-class brands firsthand.
• Enjoy our “Disconnect Program” a holistic approach to work-life balance, including initiatives for mental health, yoga, pilates and more, designed to help you recharge and stay healthy.

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.