The Intern will support the Strategic Innovation Manager in fostering a culture of innovation across the organization. Working in a highly cross-functional environment, the intern will collaborate with R&D;, Product Development and Marketing to contribute to innovation initiatives, open innovation activities and strategic projects.

This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in innovation management, technology scouting, market analysis and cross-functional project coordination, while contributing to the development of future-oriented products and business opportunities.

Activities

- Support the management of the innovation process, contributing to idea generation, concept development and innovation project tracking.
- Collaborate with Product Development, R&D;, Marketing and Business Units to support cross-functional innovation initiatives and facilitate information sharing across teams.
- Support and ease the coordination of strategic innovation projects, helping organize meetings, prepare materials, monitor activities and follow up on project deliverables.
- Support the organization and facilitation of brainstorming sessions and innovation workshops.
- Contribute to the preparation of tailored samples for strategic client presentations
- Assist in the preparation of presentations, innovation roadmaps, business cases and reports for internal stakeholders.
- Support the monitoring of innovation KPIs and project progress,



ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.

Accountability

- Provide timely and accurate support to innovation projects and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure high-quality research, analysis and documentation to support informed decision-making.
- Foster effective collaboration across Product Development, R&D;, Marketing and Business Units.
- Contribute to maintaining an organized and efficient innovation workflow through accurate project tracking and communication.
- Proactively identify opportunities, insights and best practices that can support corporate innovation initiatives.
- Demonstrate curiosity, analytical thinking and a proactive attitude while developing knowledge of innovation management methodologies and tools.

Requirements

- Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, Innovation Management or a related field.
- Fluency in English
- Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
- Strong interest in innovation and product development.
- Analytical mindset with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Proactive attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn.

Location: Agrate Brianza (MB)

Internship duration: 6 months

100% on-site

Monthly allowance: €600–€800

Free company canteen

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📍 Agrate Brianza