Ph3Director/ Managing Director Global Public Affairs Healthcare (all genders) /h3 pBrussels /p pFGS Global is the world’s leading stakeholder strategy firm, with approximately 1,400 professionals around the world, advising clients in navigating critical issues and reputational challenges. FGS was formed from the combination of Finsbury, The Glover Park Group, HeringSchuppenerand Sard Verbinnen Co to offer board-level and C-suite counsel in all aspects of stakeholder strategy — including corporate reputation, crisis management, and public affairs and is also the leading force in transaction and financial communications worldwide. /p pFGS offers seamless and integrated support with offices in the following locations: Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Boston, Brussels, Calgary, Chicago, Dubai, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, Kingston, London, Los Angeles, Munich, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, South Florida, The Hague, Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington, D.C., and Zurich. The firm is headquartered in New York. /p pFGS is consistently ranked a Band 1 PR firm for Crisis Risk Management and for Litigation Support by Chambers and Partners. For the second year, FGS was ranked #1 Global MA PR firm by Deal Count and Value in 2024 by Mergermarket. /p pOur Global Public Affairs experts advise companies and investors on the impact of political, policy, and regulatory developments on their businesses and strategic positioning. This includes advocacy support, political due diligence, media engagement, and advice on the optimal organization of firms' governmental relations and policy functions. Our Brussels office serves as the EU hub of FGS Global. /p pWe are looking for a Director or Managing 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 — one that spans 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. /p h3What tasks can you look forward to? /h3 ul libClient account management: /b Lead senior client relationships across European markets—including the U.K. and Switzerland—and drive cross-sell opportunities across practice areas and geographies. Global mandates will be part of the mix. /li libPolicy depth: /b Serve as the senior go-to expert on healthcare policy across EU institutions and key European markets. Stay ahead of regulatory and policy shifts to inform client advice and engagement strategies. /li libPolicy foresight: /b Develop and continually refresh relevant, practical, and forward-looking insights—written and oral—for existing clients and in support of new business opportunities. /li /ul h3Team Practice Development /h3 ul libTeam management: /b Guide and develop the Brussels healthcare team—serving as a senior mentor and day‑to‑day lead, while remaining hands‑on to ensure excellent delivery. /li libSector group contribution: /b Contribute actively to FGS's European Healthcare Sector Group—including credentials, thought leadership, event strategy, and internal knowledge-sharing across offices. /li /ul h3Stakeholder Engagement /h3 ul libRelationship building: /b Identify, map, and build effective relationships with senior policy, political, and regulatory stakeholders across EU institutions, member states, and relevant international bodies. /li /ul h3New Business /h3 ul libPipeline development: /b Work hand‑in‑hand with the firm's Partners to build and grow a pipeline of new clients and projects. Drive pitch preparation and delivery, and bring an entrepreneurial mindset to identifying opportunities across sectors and markets. /li /ul h3What should you bring along? /h3 pThe ideal candidate is a healthcare policy expert who understands commercial models well enough to translate how policy and regulatory change affects investors and businesses active in Pharma, Medical Devices, Biotech, and Digital Health. You are comfortable working across European markets—including the U.K. and Switzerland—and ideally have exposure to global campaigns or the Washington policy environment. /p ul liBachelor's degree plus an MPA, MBA, or similar policy or business‑related Master's degree. /li li7‑10 years' experience (Director) or 10+ years' experience (Managing Director) in government, parliament, international organizations, a regulator, trade association, political party, policy-focused public affairs agency, management consultancy, or strategic advisory firm. Candidates with direct policy experience inside a Pharma, MedTech, BioTech, or Digital Health company are equally welcome. /li liDeep knowledge of EU policy-making processes and significant experience advising clients on European healthcare policy, politics, and regulation. /li liComfort working across multiple European markets simultaneously, with an understanding of how national dynamics interact with EU-level developments. /li liAbility to engage directly with senior policymakers, regulators, and their networks—often independently and with limited senior support. /li liDemonstrated ability to provide crisp, clear, logical analysis in both written and oral form, adaptable to different audiences. /li liConfidence presenting to, engaging with, and advising senior clients and contacts. /li liExperience managing and developing junior colleagues, with a genuine commitment to their growth. /li liEntrepreneurial approach to building teams and new business pipelines. /li liExcellent project and team management skills. /li liExposure to Washington, D.C. policy dynamics or experience running global campaigns is a plus but not a requirement. /li /ul h3What we can offer you /h3 ul liA senior role within one of the world's leading strategic advisory firms, working on high-profile mandates across EU institutions, national markets, and global clients. /li liThe opportunity to contribute to and shape FGS's European Healthcare practice. /li liExciting mandates and real development prospects across sectors, geographies, and practice areas. /li liAn inspiring working environment, with the opportunity to work at one of our international offices for a limited period of time. /li liInduction and individual support from experienced Partners. /li liContinuous development through close collaboration with integrated project teams and the FGS Global Academy. /li liA dedicated and supportive team. /li liA corporate culture that combines excellence with team spirit, and a flexible working model across our offices and from home. /li /ul h3You don’t need to meet every single requirement /h3 pStudies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At FGS Global, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role and our company, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr