Early Career Program, Digital Healthcare Transformation

Medical & Health

Overview

Join the Early Careers Programme to gain hands-on experience in digital healthcare transformation.

You have:

• Must have graduated from a bachelor’s or master’s program.
• Maximum of 2 years cumulated work experience.

6-month duration based in New York

Please note that we can offer work authorization support for Geneva-based roles only.

The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, engages the foremost political, business, and other leaders of society to build coalitions and initiatives – digitally and physically – to address industry, regional and systemic issues.

As part of our global team of over 1’000+ employees across six offices representing more than 100 nationalities, you will have the opportunity to influence systems level change, build communities of action, and broaden your perspective.

Programme Overview

We believe that early career talents are an essential and vibrant part of our community. The Early Careers Programme provides an exciting opportunity for participants to get a feel for working at the Forum, bringing in fresh ideas and gaining valuable real-world experience.

The positions we offer are best suited to bachelor’s and master’s program graduates, with a maximum of 2 years cumulated work experience.

Conditions and benefits of the Early Careers Programme

• Full-time onsite employment contract of 6 months at a World Economic Forum office
• Programme start dates between 15 September and 15 October 2025
• Monthly gross compensation of USD 4’550

How to apply

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, 17 July 2025 at which point the talent acquisition team will initiate the screening process. Interviews with selected candidates will be scheduled throughout the month of July with the aim of completing the full hiring process by 15 August 2025.

What you will do

As a participant in our Early Careers Programme, you will have the opportunity to work within specific functional areas, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to impactful projects. Throughout the programme, you'll collaborate with experienced professionals and develop a diverse skill set that can accelerate your career.

This ECP role will support the operations and programmatic delivery for the initiative’s activities including research / strategic scoping and development of written deliverables and insights; planning and management of consultations, workshops and events; as well as the creation of communications and outreach materials.

Scope

Research & content development****: The Initiative is exploring several fast-moving topics in a complex space, ranging from health AI regulation, health data policies, incentives & innovation, etc. and aiming to create high profile thought leadership. The ECP will support with desk research, partner consultations, and content development for written deliverables.

Community support & engagement****: This ECP role will assist with community/working group management tasks, as well as facilitate the co-development of content such as blogs, case studies, multimedia pieces, or website updates working with the DHT team and Initiative's partners. The ECP would also help in internal co-ordination efforts within the Forum’s Centre for Health and Healthcare and externally.

Event preparations: The DHT Initiative will have various milestone and ongoing events, virtual and in-person during the ECP’s tenure. This role will support preparation and alignment before key events; support for logistics and delivery; and recap and next steps implementation following these convenings.

Deliverables

Key deliverables for the ECP role may include the below, based on project needs:

• Contributions & research inputs to white papers / insight reports / concept notes

• Blogs, case studies, or multimedia pieces developed in coordination with partners

• Event/meeting prep such as presentation materials, briefing memos, digital support

• Notes/summaries of meetings and events

• Website updates (e.g. for Forum spaces)

• Logistical and planning items

Skills and competencies you will develop at the Forum

• Sense of Mission - motivated by the organization's mission and a commitment to improving the state of the world
• Teamwork and Collaboration - ability to work cooperatively in diverse teams, contributing to group goals and supporting colleagues.
• Communication - verbal and written communication abilities to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving - critically evaluate information, identify patterns, and develop insights to support decision-making processes.
• Adaptability and Resilience - embrace change and quickly adjust to new environments, technologies, and methodologies.

Why work at the Forum:

The Forum believes that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to improve the state of the world by building awareness and cooperation, shaping mindsets and agendas, and driving collective action. Join us and become a driver for positive change!

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