A strategic advisory firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate to join its Trade and Industrials Policy Practice in Brussels. This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of global trade, economic security, and political strategy, advising leading international clients across highly regulated and strategically significant sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
* Monitor and analyse EU and international trade and industrial policy developments, with a focus on their impact on life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors.
* Provide strategic advice on trade-related issues, including regulatory cooperation, market access, intellectual property, and geopolitical risk.
* Manage projects and client workflows, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of advice and insight.
* Lead or support engagement strategies with policymakers and stakeholders to help clients adapt and respond to evolving policy landscapes.
* Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities, supporting pitches, and strengthening client relationships.
* Produce clear, compelling written materials and visual presentations that convey complex issues with clarity.
Requirements:
* Experience advising on trade and industrials policy, ideally with a focus on life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or a closely related sector.
* Previous roles may include time in government, EU institutions, think tanks, trade associations, consultancies, or in-house corporate policy teams.
* Excellent written English, with strong skills in developing client-facing briefings and presentations.
* Robust understanding of EU trade policy processes and institutions.
* Strong interest in applying trade policy insight to other sectors such as chemicals, food and drink, tech, and services.
About the Role:
This Senior Associate role will support clients in responding to complex policy changes in the EU and globally, particularly those linked to supply chains, export controls, investment screening, and evolving compliance frameworks.
You will be joining a flat-structured, merit-based team that values initiative, collaboration, and long-term growth.
The role is full-time, based in Brussels, with flexible working and opportunities for international travel and cross-office collaboration.
Salary and benefits are competitive and based on experience.