Account Director Health Wellness Practice

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What Makes Us Burson

At Burson Brussels we blend craft curiosity counsel and camaraderie to deliver cuttingedge public affairs and communications strategies. Thriving in Europes political heart our dynamic team excels in navigating complex policy and communications challenges shaping reputations and driving meaningful business policy and advocacy outcomes for our clients across diverse sectors. We combine strategic expertise with proprietary AIdriven insights to uncover opportunities crafting compelling narratives that influence key decisionmakers. Backed by our global network we provide innovative datadriven solutions that connect with audiences and deliver impact. Our inclusive highperformance culture fuels innovation and empowers individuals to excel creating a vibrant environment where collaboration and growth thrive. With Burson Brussels clients gain more than consultancythey gain a trusted partner committed to achieving success today and anticipating the challenges of tomorrow.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced policy communications and public affairs consultant to join ourgrowing Health & Wellness teaminBrussels.

This is an exciting opportunity tocontribute to addressing pressing complex public health issues health innovation challenges in Europe and worldwide shape policy and political agenda in the time of change.

In this role you will have an opportunity to work with leading biopharmaceutical medical devices and digital as well as nutrition and lifestyle companies in the world support the uptake of health innovations across Europe and globally and partner with relevant stakeholders (including patients healthcare professionals research institutes healthcare providers health insurances foundations etc. to drive meaningful and impactful change for the society and for our clients.

What youll do at Burson:

• Maintain and develop further your knowledge of and insight into healthcare and nutrition policies and initiatives in the global European and local context.

• Manage and contribute to the growth of a portfolio of healthcare clients nurturing client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor to your clients.

• Develop and deliver integrated public affairs and policy advocacy programs at the EU panEuropean and global levels.

• Manage multimarket policy environment shaping programs supporting launches and uptake of health innovations across Europe and globally. Provide strategic and tactical advice to the clients and coordinate teams in Brussels and across Burson network for successful project delivery.

• Develop strategic content in collaboration with the team including public affairs and policy communications strategies and tactical plans stakeholder engagement plans policy communications and stakeholder advocacy materials (toolkits policy papers messaging etc. reputational risk assessment reports analytical reports on policy trends and their impact on clients business and other.

• Contribute to business development and growth taking an active part in new business opportunities proposals and pitches. Contribute to the teams new business strategy and identifying opportunities with existing clients.

• Contribute to managing and mentoring team members supporting their professional development and growth and fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

• Work collaboratively with other Burson teams and global network to deliver integrated and innovative solutions to clients.

• Be openminded curious and agile in learning new approaches solutions and ways of working.

Youll Bring With You

• Considerable experience in EU and/or global public affairs advocacy and communications in healthcare sector within a consultancy a pharmaceutical or medical device company an NGO a think tank a trade association EU institutions or international / national health authority.

• Deep understanding of global and European public health issues trends regulatory and compliance frameworks.

• Proven ability to manage several projects at the same time balancing multiple deliverables and ensuring successful outcomes.

• Experience of managing / coordinating a multicultural project team.

• Experience in developing and deploying public affairs programs campaigns and stakeholder relations.

• Expertise in translating complex topics into clear and compelling communication materials and policy recommendations for diverse audiences.

• Experience of developing scopes of work managing financials and budget tracking.

• A network of contacts with EU policymakers the media and with the business community on healthcare issues is desirable.

• A solutiondriven growth mindset.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills along with strong attention to detail.

• Desire to work in a diverse and inclusive organization as an active participant in culture initiatives training opportunities and employee resource groups.

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