DGA is seeking an experienced public affairs practitioner with extensive experience in health policy to join our award-winning team in Brussels. As a Director at DGA, you will play a leading role in both the delivery of high-quality work across a range of health and life science clients and the development of the health and life sciences business.
Personal characteristics:
Successful candidates will encompass some or all of the below characteristics:
- Productive, self-starter with positive attitude and eagerness to contribute to a fast-growing and dynamic global consultancy.
- Strong inter-personal skills and ability to support a team of bright, talented public affairs consultants in manner that encourages their development and growth.
- Strong business acumen and keen ability to sell and develop business opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Client leadership: Leading accounts, including strategy development, programme implementation and budgeting across range of health and life sciences clients.
- Policy and Stakeholder Engagement: Represent clients vis a vis EU institutions, stakeholders, and trade associations.
- Policy Monitoring: Co-lead our European policy monitoring efforts as part of broader global health policy team to track political developments and policy trends impacting the health and life sciences sector. Monitoring political developments and providing recommendations to team and clients on the implications and possible actions.
- Strategic Development: Design and implement innovative, integrated public affairs and communications campaigns to shape broader policy environment.
- Business Development: Identify and secure new business opportunities through your network and sector expertise. Leading and supporting pitch process including the development of strategy and innovative approaches.
- Team Management: Support lead Partners and Associate Partners to mentor and develop team of bright, talented consultants and contribute to building a high-performing Brussels team. Supporting on the delivery of services by other members of the team to ensure client programmes and projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
- Networking and Thought Leadership: Contribute to the agency’s visibility through events, publications, and stakeholder engagement. Maintaining strong Brussels network and representing DGA vis a vis your network and the broader European health community.
Qualifications
- Experience: More than 5 years’ experience working in health policy and communications; including in-house experience in pharma and / or consulting/advisory.
- Demonstratable excellence in both verbal and written communications.
- In-depth knowledge of health and regulatory policy and a strong understanding of EU decision-making processes and broader influencers.
- Excellent command of the European health policy eco-system and regulatory landscape.
- Critical thinking, problem solving and proficient leadership qualities.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in an international team.
- Experience in onco-policy/oncology desirable.
- Languages: Fluent in English; and one other EU language. German would be desirable.
- Network: Strong Brussels network within EU institutions, industry groups, and relevant stakeholders.
What we offer
- Opportunity to shape EU policy and influence major regulatory developments.
- An exciting role with one of the market leaders in global policy and public affairs.
- Hybrid model of work and an attractive compensation with ongoing professional development opportunities.
- The opportunity to develop your skills in a professional hands-on role within a friendly team within a leading public affairs consultancy.
- Varied and interesting assignments.
- A multicultural and stimulating work environment.
About DGA
DGA Group is a global advisory firm that helps clients protect – and grow – what they have built in today’s complex business environment. We understand the challenges and opportunities in an increasingly regulated and interconnected world. Leveraging the expertise and experience of our team at Albright Stonebridge Group, a leader in global strategy and commercial diplomacy, and a deep bench of communications, public affairs, government relations and business intelligence consultants, we help clients navigate and shape global policy, reputational, and financial issues. To learn more, visit dgagroup.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
DGA Group is committed to equal opportunity in recruitment and employment practices and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. No job applicant or employee receives unfavorable treatment on the grounds of color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law.
How to Apply
- Please send include your CV and a short introductory message to your application.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
