Strategic Innovation Analyst
About The Position
PNO Digital is part of PNO Innovation, one of Europe’s leading innovation and funding consultancies. We combine digital technologies, data and strategic innovation expertise to help organisations make better innovation decisions and turn ideas into impact. We are looking for a Strategic Innovation Analyst to join our Strategic Innovation Services (SIS) team in Italy. You will work on innovation projects for private organisations and European research and innovation initiatives, exploring new markets, technologies and ecosystems and translating complex information into clear, actionable insights. Your mission will be to help our clients and project partners understand emerging technologies, markets and innovation opportunities. Through rigorous research and analysis, you will identify relevant evidence, uncover patterns and transform complex information into high-quality strategic outputs. As you grow in the role, you will progressively gain exposure to innovation strategy, exploitation, business modelling, European project proposals and client-facing activities.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of professional experience in market research, innovation analysis, technology scouting, business analysis, research, consulting or a related field.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Innovation Management, Social Sciences or another relevant discipline.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with experience in areas such as market analysis, technology intelligence, competitor analysis or ecosystem mapping.
- Ability to structure and synthesise qualitative and quantitative information and turn evidence into clear insights and conclusions.
- Clear and professional communication in both Italian and English, verbally and in writing.
- Comfortable producing well-structured reports and presentations with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage different activities and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with European R&I programmes such as Horizon Europe, LIFE or Digital Europe, innovation strategy, exploitation, business modelling, commercialisation, emerging technologies or stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on markets, technologies, competitors, organisations, ecosystems, policies and emerging trends.
- Perform market and competitor analysis, technology intelligence and scouting, and ecosystem mapping to identify relevant patterns and strategic implications.
- Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, market studies, technology assessments and other analytical deliverables.
- Assess innovative technologies, solutions and research results, exploring their potential applications, markets, stakeholders and routes to adoption.
- Support innovation strategy, exploitation, business modelling, market uptake and commercialisation activities.
- Contribute to client and stakeholder activities, including interviews, workshops and presentations.
- Collaborate with international and cross-functional teams and contribute to European research and innovation project proposals.
- Manage your assigned activities and deadlines, ensuring accurate, high-quality and timely delivery.
Benefits
- Permanent full-time contract
- Ticket restaurants
- Medical insurance
- Access to training platforms
- Flexible smart-working policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
