Public Affairs Director, Health & Life Science EU Practice, Brussels

Our client, a Strategic Communications Consultancy, is looking for an EU Public Affairs Director to join their leadership team in Brussels. This advisory consultancy navigates the critical intersection of business, politics, and policymaking. Since 2010, they have developed extensive services for corporates and investors, helping them anticipate regulatory changes, conduct due diligence, and engage in policy debates with evidence-based campaigns. Serving companies, investors, government agencies, and civil society organisations, they emphasise the importance of good public policy in a rapidly changing world. With teams in Europe, US and ME, and supported by a global network, they provide both local expertise and global insights.

In your role as EU Public Affairs Director, you will be part of the leadership team and you will be working with a cross—geographical team of experts. You will be responsible for operational excellence and financial accountability in the EU Health and Life Science practice in Brussels while creating new opportunities globally. This position is ideal for a candidate with strategic mindset who can effectively drive business development and get hands-on with delivery. Note that this is not Brussels-focused, standard Public Affairs consultancy work, but more of a high-level advisory type of work. You should be able to take initiative, concretise their client’s offerings in the EU by identifying market gaps, and leverage those opportunities to enhance their presence.

The organisation offers a modern and globally collaborative working environment with a network of international teams. The successful candidate will join a company with an inspiring and vibrant atmosphere, characterised by the highest level of professionalism and an open corporate culture. They foster a culture that values diversity and inclusion, promoting a creative and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:  

-Strategic advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to their clients, bringing expertise, thought leadership and strategic advice on the opportunities and risks arising from policy, regulation and political landscape in health and life sciences.

-Pan-EU and Global Perspective: Focus on pan-EU work and multi-market strategies. Developing advocacy and corporate strategies, launching products across multiple EU markets and conducting political due diligence and risk tracking, understanding the broader European health and life science policy and political landscape.

-Networking and Client Engagement: Network in Brussels and beyond to identify potential clients, understand their needs, and develop solutions. Engage directly with stakeholders to discuss risks and opportunities.

-Thought Leadership: Develop and present content on significant global issues. Organise roundtables on topics like AI impacts with regulatory authorities across Europe.

-Team Building and Practice Growth: Support the senior leadership in growing the practice, new offering at EU level and shaping the strategic direction of the practice. Build and develop the team in Brussels.

Key Requirements:  

-Relevant experience and knowledge of healthcare EU policy framework with the ability to track policy and political trends across EU and border. You can have previous experience in a consultancy, trade body or in an in-house role.

-Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced and international environment, excellent interpersonal and written communication skills in English.

-Business acumen and commercial awareness to implement a growth strategy, proven expert judgment, calculated risk-taking and exceptional strategic thinking.

-Entrepreneurial mindset and strategic thinker with an ambition to drive growth. Capability to engage a wide range of stakeholders internally and externally to achieve desired results.

-Proven leadership skills in managing and empowering a team.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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