The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) represents the biopharmaceutical industry operating in Europe. Through its direct membership of 36 national associations, 40 leading pharmaceutical companies and a growing number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), EFPIA’s mission is to create a collaborative environment that enables our members to innovate, discover, develop and deliver new therapies and vaccines for people across Europe, as well as contribute to the European economy.

EFPIA is looking to recruit a Director, in its Public Affairs team.

In this position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping EU healthcare policy, driving strategic advocacy, and building key relationships with policymakers. As the bridge between EFPIA and EU institutions, you’ll ensure our industry’s voice is heard, influencing legislation that impacts patients and innovation across Europe.

This is a critical position within EFPIA, and we are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual, well experienced in the public affairs spectrum, who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-moving work environment.

Role:

You will report to the Executive Director, Public Affairs and will lead several priority dossiers in the organisation’s strategic advocacy and outreach activities related to legislation as well as for industry driven policy initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading on EU legislation and policy
• Identify opportunities to influence EU legislation and policies in line with EFPIA priorities.
• Provide advocacy support to and work in collaboration with relevant EFPIA policy teams: e.g. monitoring, developing or advising on advocacy strategy & preparing tailored advocacy material.
  
  
• Managing relationships with key EU stakeholders
• Primary responsibility to ensure EFPIA has strong and collaborative relationships with political platforms and external stakeholders such as NGOs and other industry organisations.
  
  
• Organising external events relevant to advocacy strategies with the aim to educate and inform as well as foster existing relationships & to build new ones with key policymakers and influencers.

Qualifications and skills:

We are looking for professionals with the following qualifications to achieve our goals:

• University degree required (bachelor’s in political science/business/law). A master’s in European studies, public policy, international affairs, political science, or similar advanced degree is desired.
• Strong political grasp – graduate with 10+ years of direct experience in European policy and government affairs.
• Understanding the external environment, EU political and legislative decision-making processes. Skilled judgement on positioning and tone of sensitive and complex policy issues is essential.
• Ability to grasp complex technical information and “translate” it for non-expert audiences.
• Strong communication (written and oral), networking, collaboration and interpersonal skills – ability to build relationships of trust with a wide range of individuals and organizations.
• Proven track record of effective leadership, including cross-functional leadership of government affairs strategies and projects to support organisational objectives.
• Strategic and flexible thinking – ability to multi-task, project management, handle complex issues, and translate insights into sound analysis and advice to the organisation.
• High personal accountability and integrity.
• Must have mother tongue level of English with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and consistent attention to details.

Your key assets for success:

• Experience working within governments/EU institutions and/or pharmaceutical/healthcare industry.
• Additional European languages.
• Solid presentation skills.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in pharmaceutical policy, we would love to hear from you! Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to: vacancy@efpia.eu before May 11th and be part of a team shaping the future of healthcare innovation.

EFPIA offers a permanent contract with a competitive package in a dynamic and international environment.

NB: To be eligible, the candidate must have the right to live and work in Belgium. This position is to be based in Brussels. This role requires the candidate to interact with various stakeholders to ensure global coordination and strong connectivity

EFPIA is seeking  a dynamic  Manager for its Legal Affairs team specializing in Corporate Sustainability , environmental regulations, and policy development. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the pharmaceutical industry’s sustainability agenda at a critical moment, as key EU corporate sustainability legislations are being revised and implemented. As part of the Legal Affairs team, you will  work at the forefront of sustainability policy, engaging directly with regulators, industry leaders, and stakeholders to drive meaningful change.

In addition to leading on corporate sustainability legislation and policy, the role will contribute to broader legal affairs and policy initiatives, including support for intellectual property, and ethics & compliance-related working groups and committees.

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled professional with a strong background in EU sustainability legislation and an understanding of the life sciences legal landscape. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, proactive, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, policy-driven environment.

Role and Key Responsibilities

Corporate Sustainability & Policy

• Legislative Engagement & Implementation: Lead EFPIA’s participation in the revision and implementation of key EU sustainability initiatives, including CSRD, CS3D (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence), and other relevant legislation.
• Regulatory & Policy Advocacy: Work closely with EU policymakers, regulators, and industry representatives to shape the implementation of sustainability legislation and advocate for policies tailored to the pharmaceutical sector’s specific needs.
• Industry Performance & Reporting: Drive collaboration with stakeholders to assess industry performance based on sustainability reports, advocate for changes to EU Taxonomy Technical Screening Criteria, and contribute to the development of sector-specific reporting standards aligned with EU and global regulations.

Broader Legal Affairs & Support

• Intellectual Property & Digital Regulation: Support the specialized Digital IP Sub-Group, providing input on the intersection of Intellectual Property (IP) and the European Health Data Space (EHDS).
• Ethics & Compliance Support: Provide operational support to the Ethics & Compliance Committee, including organization, follow-up actions, and coordination on compliance initiatives.

Job qualifications:

• Master’s degree in law.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or sustainability sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English – working knowledge of other EU languages is an asset.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and flexible mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of the European institutional environment and institutional interactions.
• Good judgment, leadership, and management capability.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in pharmaceutical policy, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to: vacancy@efpia.eu and be part of a team shaping the future of healthcare innovation.

EFPIA offers a permanent contract with a competitive package in a dynamic and international environment.

NB: To be eligible, the candidate must have the right to live and work in Belgium. This position is to be based in Brussels. This role requires the candidate to interact with various stakeholders to ensure global coordination and strong connectivity.

The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) represents the biopharmaceutical industry operating in Europe. Through its direct membership of 36 national associations, 40 leading pharmaceutical companies and a growing number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), EFPIA’s mission is to create a collaborative environment that enables our members to innovate, discover, develop and deliver new therapies and vaccines for people across Europe, as well as contribute to the European economy.

As a Junior Manager, you’ll play an active role in supporting EFPIA’s work on EU healthcare policy. From contributing to advocacy initiatives to helping build and maintain strong relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, you’ll be part of the team ensuring the voice of the pharmaceutical industry is heard. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll help influencing legislation that impact patients and innovation across Europe.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a first experience in public affairs, eager to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution in a fast-moving and collaborative environment.

About the role:

In this role, you will contribute to the broader team’s success by supporting advocacy efforts across a range of key issues. Over time, you'll have the exciting opportunity to drive forward legislative dossiers that shape the future of the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities include:

In collaboration with EFPIA Public Affairs colleagues, you will:

• Monitor activities in health policy at EU level
• Answer queries related to the institutions and the dossiers that Public Affairs is working on from colleagues and the EFPIA membership
• Manage the Public Affairs agenda & logistics as well as set up meetings with policy makers and other stakeholders
• Be responsible for the Public Affairs newsletter, updating databases and contact lists
• Take minutes at meetings
• Draft briefings for meetings with EU and national policymakers
• Engage with the national associations in collaboration with the Director for Country Liaison

Minimum qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year working experience in EU Public Affairs. A European studies background is preferable though not essential.
• In-depth knowledge of the functioning of, and ideally previous working experience in the European institutions and of legislative procedures
• Fluency in English both written and spoken
• Good knowledge of MS Office software package

Skills:

• Open and positive mindset and able to easily establish contacts through networking
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and respect deadlines
• Team player with good interpersonal skills

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in pharmaceutical policy, we would love to hear from you! Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to: vacancy@efpia.eu and be part of a team shaping the future of healthcare innovation.

EFPIA offers a permanent contract with a competitive package in a dynamic and international environment.

NB: To be eligible, the candidate must have the right to live and work in Belgium. This position is to be based in Brussels. This role requires the candidate to interact with various stakeholders to ensure global coordination and strong connectivity

About EFPIA:

The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) represents the pharmaceutical industry operating in Europe. Through its direct membership of 36 national associations and 39 leading pharmaceutical companies, and in collaboration with health and research players, EFPIA’s mission is to create an environment that enables our members to discover, innovate, develop and deliver new therapies and vaccines for people across Europe, as well as contribute to the European economy.  

We have a dynamic International Affairs team working on trade policies, EU-US and EU-UK relations, key emerging markets such as China and Japan, Türkiye, Global IP and Supply Chains policies, as well as bilateral agreements with other important trading partners.  We are looking for extra support from a motivated intern with a demonstrated interest in and knowledge of EU trade policy, EU health policy, EU institutional processes and a highly proficient level of English. Previous internship in EU institutions is a plus.

Role & Responsibilities:

The intern supports the EFPIA International Affairs team members in achieving the team’s objectives. This involves supporting the team in dealing with all trade related work, help prepare for external meetings and co-organise events of the International Affairs team. It also means supporting the day-to-day processes of the team, including weekly team meetings, and coordination calls with members and sister associations. The intern directly supports the team members responsible for files and stakeholder outreach. The intern reports to the Director and Executive Director, International Affairs of EFPIA. Tasks include:

• Provide broad support for the International Affairs team in its work on priority markets and dossiers.
• Support and co-organise the International Affairs team outreach and help prepare senior management.
• Continuously gather intelligence in priority markets and on priority dossiers that are relevant for EFPIA positions and that allow EFPIA to be pro-active in its work.
• Support team members in charge of research projects.
• Continuously make links between and compare developments in different markets to leverage EFPIA positions globally, draw lessons, see best (and worst) practices and share them with the team.
• Support the day-to-day processes of the team, including preparation and follow-up of regular meetings and coordination calls (slides, minutes etc.) 

Candidate Profile:

• University master’s degree in e.g. (health) economics, health policy, European affairs EU law or trade law, international relations.
• Understanding of the European Union, European policy-making, and trade policy. Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and/or specific thematic areas like intellectual property, regulatory issues, healthcare systems, and pricing and reimbursement are a plus.
• Prior experience/internship in EU institutions is a plus.
• Fluency in oral and written English with experience in drafting papers/memos, writing minutes and in creating public presentations.
• Good knowledge of MS Office software package.

Skills:

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Pro-active, action-driven and result-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent drafting skills (e.g. minutes, policy papers and analysis).
• Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Terms and conditions

You will be offered a professional integration agreement (convention d’immersion professionnelle) for max 6 months, Brussels-based. You must not have already completed a 12-month CIP or have been in full time professional employment yet and have the right to work and live in the EU. The intern will be entitled to 6 days holiday plus national bank holidays.

To apply, please send a maximum two-page CV and a maximum one-page cover letter to vacancy@efpia.eu with the subject “International Affairs Intern”, before 5 May.

Given the size of our team and the time constraints, we will not be able to consider applications that do not meet the essential requirements above and the page limits for the CV and cover letter. We are grateful for your understanding and your interest in EFPIA.

About EFPIA:

The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) represents the pharmaceutical industry operating in Europe. Through its direct membership of 36 national associations and 39 leading pharmaceutical companies, and in collaboration with health and research players, EFPIA’s mission is to create an environment that enables our members to discover, innovate, develop and deliver new therapies and vaccines for people across Europe, as well as contribute to the European economy.  

The opportunity:

We are looking for a highly motivated intern to support the Director of Intellectual Property (IP) in the development and implementation of EFPIA’s strategy on intellectual property and exclusivity-based incentives for pharmaceutical innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the coordination and administration of EFPIA's IP-related working groups.
• Support the drafting of advocacy materials and internal policy documents on a broad range of IP and innovation topics.
• Contribute to the development of strategic and operational plans in support of EFPIA’s IP objectives.
• Help monitor IP policy developments at EU and international levels.
• Liaise with EFPIA members and external stakeholders to gather input and consolidate industry positions.
• Support cross-functional work with other EFPIA teams such as the International and Competition policy groups on IP-related matters.

Candidate profile:

• University degree in law, public policy, or a related field.

• Strong interest in intellectual property and pharmaceutical innovation policy.

• Fluency in oral and written English with experience in drafting papers/memos, writing minutes and in creating public presentations.

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex topics.
• Team player with a proactive attitude and a willingness to learn in a dynamic policy environment.
• Good knowledge of MS Office software package.

Why Join Us?
This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in health and IP policy at the EU level, work directly with leading industry experts, and contribute to shaping the policy environment for pharmaceutical innovation in Europe.

Terms and conditions
You will be offered a professional integration agreement (convention d’immersion professionnelle) for max 6 months, Brussels-based. You must not have already completed a 12-month CIP or have been in full time professional employment yet and have the right to work and live in the EU. The intern will be entitled to 6 days holiday plus national bank holidays.

To apply, please send a maximum two-page CV and a maximum one-page cover letter to vacancy@efpia.eu with the subject “Legal Affairs Intern”, before May 11th.

Given the size of our team and the time constraints, we will not be able to consider applications that do not meet the essential requirements above and the page limits for the CV and cover letter. We are grateful for your understanding and your interest in EFPIA.