Global Public Affairs Director

Director Global Public Affairs, Healthcare (all genders)

FGS 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, Hering Schuppener and 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.  

FGS 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.  

FGS 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 M&A PR firm by Deal Count and Value in 2024 by Mergermarket. 

Our 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.

We are looking for a 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.

Join our team in Brussels as Director Global Public Affairs Healthcare (all genders)

What tasks can you look forward to?

Client Leadership

• Client account management: Lead client relationships across European markets and drive cross-sell opportunities across practice areas and geographies. Global mandates will be part of the mix.
• Policy depth: Serve as the 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.
• Policy foresight: Develop and continually refresh relevant, practical, and forward-looking insights - written and oral - for existing clients and in support of new business opportunities.

Team & Practice Development

• Team management: Guide and develop the Brussels healthcare team - serving as a mentor and day-to-day lead, while remaining hands-on to ensure excellent delivery.
• Sector group contribution: Contribute actively to FGS's European Healthcare Sector Group - including credentials, thought leadership, event strategy, and internal knowledge-sharing across offices.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Relationship building: Identify, map, and build effective relationships with senior policy, political, and regulatory stakeholders across EU institutions, member states, and relevant international bodies.

New Business

• Pipeline development: 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.

What should you bring along?

The 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.

• Bachelor's degree plus an MPA, MBA, or similar policy or business-related Master's degree.
• 7+ years' experience 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.
• Deep knowledge of EU policy-making processes and significant experience advising clients on European healthcare policy, politics, and regulation.
• Comfort working across multiple European markets simultaneously, with an understanding of how national dynamics interact with EU-level developments.
• Ability to engage directly with senior policymakers, regulators, and their networks -- often independently and with limited senior support.
• Demonstrated ability to provide crisp, clear, logical analysis in both written and oral form, adaptable to different audiences.
• Confidence presenting to, engaging with, and advising senior clients and contacts.
• Experience managing and developing junior colleagues, with a genuine commitment to their growth.
• Entrepreneurial approach to building teams and new business pipelines.
• Excellent project and team management skills.
• Exposure to Washington, D.C. policy dynamics or experience running global campaigns is a plus but not a requirement.

What we can offer you

• A 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.
• The opportunity to contribute to and shape FGS's European Healthcare practice.
• Exciting mandates and real development prospects across sectors, geographies, and practice areas.
• An inspiring working environment, with the opportunity to work at one of our international offices for a limited period of time.
• Induction and individual support from experienced Partners.
• Continuous development through close collaboration with integrated project teams and the FGS Global Academy.
• A dedicated and supportive team.
• A corporate culture that combines excellence with team spirit, and a flexible working model across our offices and from home.

You don’t meet every single requirement? Don’t worry! Studies 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. 

We look forward to receiving your application. Please include a cover letter, an up-to-date CV, as well as relevant degree and employment certificates. Do you have further questions about the position, FGS Global, or beyond? 

You can find more information here: FGS Global