WANTED: Account Manager with EU health related experience

We are looking for an Account Manager who will work with our EU healthcare team. The role includes overseeing the daily monitoring of health issues (legislative and non-legislative), drafting reports and policy briefings, participating in strategy meetings, identifying research needs and providing overall support to more senior staff members. We are looking for a professional that is proactive and always willing to take the extra mile.

Essential:

• 4 to 5 years of work experience on EU healthcare issues. The ideal candidate would have a combined experience of working at DG SANTE and in an agency, patient or professional group.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ongoing health debates at EU level (HTA, IP, access, AMR, vaccines, etc.)
• Good network of health stakeholders in Brussels and beyond (European Commission, European Parliament, Council, third-party groups)
• Perfect command of English; additional language skills an asset
• Advanced writing skills and ability to quickly summarise complex issues
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work in a team whilst carrying out own tasks independently
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, ability to work under tight deadlines in an international environment
• Knowledge of the EU institutions and legislative processes
• Proficient with IT and new media tools
• Permission to work in Belgium

Desirable

• Experience with media relations
• Good understanding of and potentially a network of EU health media and health journalists
• Experience with social media

Salary commensurate with experience

How to apply?

We are interested in talented people who are interested in us. In your application, please take the time to explore what added value your unique personality and competences could bring to us.

Please send your tailored cover letter and resume to info@acumen-publicaffairs.com mentioning the reference of the job you are applying for (EUHealth).

Candidates who have a profile matching what we are looking for will then be contacted for an interview. 

We look forward to meeting you!

The Acumen Team