Health Policy Reporter
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We are seeking a skilled Health Policy Reporter to cover European health and pharmaceutical policy in Brussels. The ideal candidate will have sharp analytical skills, a keen eye for emerging issues and the ability to produce well-researched, high-quality reporting on Europe's evolving healthcare landscape.
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The role involves close tracking of significant developments across EU institutions and key stakeholder groups, delivering timely and insightful coverage on regulatory changes, industry trends, and policy shifts impacting the healthcare sector.
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Main Responsibilities:
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• Produce high-quality news articles tailored to a specialised readership
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• Monitor activities of key EU institutions (European Commission, European Parliament, European Medicines Agency)
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• Report from events, conferences and key policy forums
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• Conduct interviews with high-level officials, including EU Commissioners, MEPs and policy experts
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• Enhance stories with third-party commentary and additional context
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• Contribute to feature articles in our publication
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• Develop and maintain a network of reliable contacts within the sector
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Desired Skills and Qualifications:
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• Degree-level educated in a relevant field with a background in journalism
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• Minimum four years of professional experience covering pharmaceutical or healthcare topics
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• Strong understanding of EU policy and institutions
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• Proven expertise in news reporting, interviewing and event coverage involving EU institutions
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• Excellent written skills in English
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• Proficiency in an additional EU language preferred but not required
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• Familiarity with data visualisation tools is a bonus
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• Excellent IT skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a small team
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About this Role:
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This is a full-time employment contract under Belgian law, with salary and responsibilities commensurate with the candidate's level of experience.
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We operate with a dedicated team of permanent staff based in various locations, collaborating with freelance correspondents across major European markets.
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The team primarily works remotely, recognising the importance of regular in-person meetings which take place in London.
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About Us:
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We are a subscription-based news wire focusing on healthcare business news affecting the pharmaceutical marketplace worldwide.
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We cover a wide range of subjects including market access, health policy, competitor activity, pricing and reimbursement issues as well as other areas of interest within the pharmaceutical industry globally.
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Our readers include senior executives within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, European regulators and consultancies.
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How to Apply:
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Please send your CV and a covering letter stating why you feel you are the right candidate for the role to the Chief Editor at [Company Name].
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