Director Global Public Affairs Healthcare (all genders)

FGS Global is the world's leading stakeholder strategy firm, with approximately 1,400 professionals advising clients on critical issues and reputational challenges. We are looking for a Director to join our Global Public Affairs Healthcare team in Brussels. This is a senior role at the intersection of healthcare policy and business strategy, spanning EU institutions, national markets across Europe, and global mandates. You will work alongside a dedicated Brussels-based healthcare team and collaborate across FGS's European and global network.

Responsibilities

Lead client relationships across European markets and drive cross-sell opportunities; Serve as the go-to expert on healthcare policy across EU institutions and key European markets; Develop and refresh forward-looking policy insights, written and oral, for existing clients and new business; Guide and develop the Brussels healthcare team as mentor and day-to-day lead; Contribute actively to FGS's European Healthcare Sector Group; Identify, map, and build relationships with senior policy, political, and regulatory stakeholders; Work with the Partners to build a pipeline of new clients and projects; Drive pitch preparation and delivery

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus an MPA, MBA, or similar policy or business-related Master's degree; 7+ years' experience in government, parliament, international organizations, a regulator, trade association, political party, policy-focused public affairs agency, management consultancy, or strategic advisory firm; Deep knowledge of EU policy-making processes and significant experience advising clients on European healthcare policy, politics, and regulation; Comfort working across multiple European markets simultaneously, with an understanding of how national dynamics interact with EU-level developments; Ability to engage directly with senior policymakers, regulators, and their networks, often independently and with limited senior support; Demonstrated ability to provide crisp, clear, logical analysis in both written and oral form, adaptable to different audiences; Confidence presenting to, engaging with, and advising senior clients and contacts; Experience managing and developing junior colleagues, with a genuine commitment to their growth; Entrepreneurial approach to building teams and new business pipelines; Excellent project and team management skills; Understanding of how policy and regulatory change affects investors and businesses active in Pharma, Medical Devices, Biotech, and Digital Health

Nice to have

Exposure to Washington, D.C. policy dynamics; Experience running global campaigns

Benefits

A senior role within one of the world's leading strategic advisory firms; The opportunity to contribute to and shape FGS's European Healthcare practice; Exciting mandates and development prospects across sectors, geographies, and practice areas; Opportunity to work at one of the international offices for a limited period; Induction and individual support from experienced Partners; Continuous development through integrated project teams and the FGS Global Academy; A dedicated and supportive team; Corporate culture combining excellence with team spirit; Flexible working model across offices and from home