Associate Consultant / Project Associate

About DKI
Health DKI Health is a patients-first global healthcare strategy company. We focus on engaging patients and caregivers as core decision-makers -along with healthcare professionals, payers, and policy stakeholders in life sciences decision-making. We work with client teams across advocacy, patient strategy, marketing, access, medical affairs, clinical development, and policy.
At DKI Health, we pride ourselves on our innovative thinking and commitment to excellence, which allows us to consistently deliver meaningful results for our clients. Our unique entrepreneurial culture enables us to create a supportive and dynamic work environment that encourages personal and professional growth.We are seeking an early-career professional or highly motivated recent graduate with interest in ins patient, healthcare, and biopharma , strategy and communications, and in patient-centered care. This role is an opportunity to build foundational skills while working alongside experienced team members on projects across the life sciences industry.
What you'll Do
Research and Analysis
Conduct targeted secondary and primary research to keep project and client teams informed across multiple therapeutic areas
Presentation development: Translate research, meeting insights and strategic direction into well-structured first drafts of client-facing PowerPoint/Google Slides presentations
Insights synthesis: Review meeting notes, transcripts, research and other inputs to identify key themes, implications, gaps and recommended next steps
Leverage existing market research and insights tools as well as identify and incorporate new ones as needed
Communications
Make first draft of communications materials, including engagement plans, newsletters, one-pagers, website content, presentation decks, annual reports, toolkits, and post-event recaps.
Draft, edit, and proofread materials to ensure clarity, consistency, and quality.
Support copy approval and review workflows through Veeva or equivalent platforms, where applicable.
Collaborate with creative and production partners on presentation design, visual assets, video scripts, and other communications materials.
Help translate research findings and program outcomes into clear, engaging narratives for internal and external audiences.
Meetings, Events & Engagement
Support meetings, summits, roundtables, advisory boards, webinars, and other client engagements.
Prepare agendas, participant bios, briefing materials, run-of-show documents, presentations, and other meeting materials.
Assist with speaker preparation, interviews, dry runs, and meeting coordination.
Capture and synthesize key insights, feedback, and action items during and after engagements.
Support post-event reporting, presentation summaries, and feedback surveys.
Team and Project Collaboration
Take ownership of assigned deliverables and workstreams from initiation through completion, proactively managing next steps, requesting necessary inputs, incorporating feedback and escalating risks when needed.
Anticipate team and client needs within assigned workstreams rather than relying solely on task-by-task direction
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality client work.
Participate actively in team meetings and contribute ideas and perspectives.
Take increasing ownership of assigned tasks and workstreams as skills and experience develop.
Seek guidance when needed and incorporate feedback to strengthen consulting, analytical, and communication skills.
Handle confidential client information with professionalism, discretion, and accountability.
Company Development
Support internal process improvements, knowledge management, and business development initiatives.
Support proposal development, project scoping, business development, and project closeout activities.
Stay informed on patient strategy, advocacy, biopharma, healthcare, AI, market, and patient trends.
Contribute to white papers, articles, conference materials, and other thought leadership.
Share relevant insights, research, and best practices with the team.
Contribute to DKI Health's patient-first, innovation-centered culture and growth.
Project and Account Management
Project management support: Coordinate timelines, deliverables, meetings, and next steps across multiple client projects and workstreams.
Team coordination: Keep account, creative, strategy, and other agency partners aligned on priorities, deadlines, and responsibilities.
Client support: Help prepare for client meetings, track follow-ups and action items, and ensure client requests are routed to the right team members.
Project tracking & organization: Maintain project plans, status trackers, schedules, budgets, and other documentation to keep work organized and on schedule.
Review & approval coordination: Manage materials through internal review, medical/legal/regulatory review, client review, and final approval processes.
Meeting & communication support: Schedule meetings, develop agendas, capture notes/action items, and proactively communicate updates or potential issues.
Vendor & production coordination: Support coordination with external vendors, production partners, freelancers, and other third parties as needed.
Proactive problem-solving: Identify potential delays, gaps, or competing priorities early and escalate issues to the appropriate team members.
Agency operations: Contribute to improving project processes, templates, workflows, and tools that help the company operate more efficiently.
What We're Looking For
Required
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, public health, economics, business, communications, marketing, or a related field.
1-2 years of professional experience in agency, healthcare, consulting, marketing, communications, or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into concise insights and key takeaways.
Strong first-draft writing skills across presentations, emails, reports and other business communications.
Ability to independently manage multiple assigned deliverables, prioritize competing deadlines and proactively communicate risks or needs.
Demonstrate initiative and comfort working from strategic direction rather than requiring step-by-step task instructions.
Relevant internships, academic projects, fellowships, research, or co-op experience will be considered.
Strong interest in patient strategy, advocacy, biopharma, healthcare, life sciences, patient engagement, and/or patient-centered care.
Strong research, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organize information, synthesize findings, and communicate key takeaways clearly.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Ability to learn quickly, work collaboratively, and take initiative.
Comfortable working across multiple time zones and cultures in a global team environment.
Preferred
Internship or project experience in life sciences, healthcare consulting, pharmaceutical/biotech, medical communications, healthcare marketing, or patient advocacy.
Experience conducting primary or secondary research.
Experience developing presentations, reports, dashboards, or other client-facing materials.
Exposure to patients, caregivers, patient organizations, or other healthcare stakeholders.
Familiarity with healthcare compliance, market access, medical affairs, commercial strategy, or promotional review processes.
Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, NotebookLM, Copilot, or similar tools, with an understanding of responsible AI use.
Exposure to marketing channels such as email, websites, CRM, or social media.
How You'll Succeesd at DKI Health
Curiosity: You ask thoughtful questions and seek to understand the "why" behind the work.
Ownership: You take responsibility for your work, follow through on commitments, and proactively communicate when you need support.
Collaboration: You work effectively with colleagues across different disciplines, backgrounds, and levels of experience.
Communication: You communicate clearly, professionally, and respectfully with both internal and client stakeholders.
Adaptability: You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where priorities may evolve.
Growth Mindset: You welcome feedback and actively look for opportunities to develop your consulting and professional skills.
Patient-First Mindset: You approach your work with empathy, integrity, and a commitment to improving how patients and communities are represented in healthcare decision-making.
Why DKI Health
Joining DKI Health means working in a boutique, entrepreneurial enviro

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