The Health Team at Edelman Global Advisory (EGA) Brussels is looking for a talented public affairs professional with a minimum of four years’ experience in healthcare public affairs / government affairs.
Ideally, you’ll have experience working in an EU institution, in the private sector, a consultancy, trade association, not-for-profit organization, or national government. The successful candidate will work with our exciting health clients, as well as help us develop new business opportunities. We’re looking for someone with excellent communication and writing skills, an eye for detail, a passion for healthcare, and who thrives on using creative public affairs strategies to solve complex policy problems.
Following a period of significant growth, and with a number of critical health policy proposals still on the table, it is an extremely exciting time to work in EU healthcare public affairs. Join us on our mission to shape legislative initiatives, build reputations, manage issues, and align strategies for our clients.
EGA is a boutique international advisory firm within the Edelman network that owns the firm’s government affairs and business advisory services. We have rebranded public affairs to advisory to better capture the evolution and future of this sector. Advisory services combine business strategy, government affairs, corporate social responsibility and sustainability, and political risk analysis to help clients navigate changing political and economic dynamics. Our mission is to build trust in today’s evolving geopolitical environment.
Position Overview
Program Managers support client strategy development, monitor issues, manage projects, review drafts, and finalize deliverables for clients as assigned. Program Managers also support on research and issues monitoring for new business and thought leadership development. Program Managers report to Directors and can oversee Analysts and Research Associates.
Scope of Work
· A focus on EU health policy, engagement, and advisory programmes for clients.
· Lead day-to-day operations of an account workstream and work hand-in-hand with senior team members.
· Conduct comprehensive research and prepare reports that simplify complex issues into easily understandable briefs for clients.
· Design and implement fully integrated programs to achieve outcomes on critical issues in the health and life science sectors and multilateral organizations.
· Foster collaboration and consensus-building among internal and external partners, including colleagues and clients from around the globe.
· Supporting thought leadership development.
· Provide value-add analysis and monitoring on client issues.
· Represent EGA by attending industry and sector events and networking.
· Support the development of client strategies and Scopes of Work to promote, protect, and evolve their interests amidst geopolitical headwinds, shifting consumer sentiment, and an evolving global business environment.
· Oversee and provide leadership to direct reports; establish a standard of expectations and ensure those are met consistently; evolve expectations over time as business needs and circumstances change.
· Empower junior staff by delegating tasks and actively contributing to their motivation and development through coaching and guidance.
Basic Qualifications
· At least 4+ years demonstrated track record of success in an EU institution, in the private sector, a consultancy, trade association, not-for-profit organization, or national government.
· University degree in political science, public affairs, international relations, health / health policy, law, or another relevant field.
· Expertise in the politics and policy of health.
· Existing permission or the right to work in Belgium.
Preferred Qualifications
· Proactive in nature, constantly curious and unwaveringly positive attitude.
· Curiosity in how health systems and policymaking processes work.
· Excellent knowledge of EU decision-making processes and its stakeholders – previous experience working in the EU institutions and / or Executive Agencies (including internships) is a specific plus.
· Exceptional client / interpersonal skills; ability to manage independent client projects and communicate effectively by phone, email, and in-person to client teams and leadership.
· Strong project management and organizational skills.
· Thrives in a collaborative team environment that focuses on outcomes and can identify and implement the necessary processes to achieve success on behalf of clients.
· Superior ability to write and edit documents and content to ensure clarity, persuasion, and polish.
· Digital literacy through the use of social and digital tools, channels, and platforms that drive public affairs activities with clients.
· Strong leadership abilities, including the ability to motivate, inspire, and guide.
· Skilled in resolving conflicts within the team or with clients and stakeholders.
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
