Regulatory and Policy Manager (Healthcare)

Biotechnology is at the forefront of transformative, research-driven scientific advancements.
As a driving force for societal change, biotechnology fuels innovation that revolutionizes patient treatment, while delivering sustainable, resource-efficient, and climate-friendly products and processes. With unprecedented attention from policymakers, particularly under the new Commission mandate, biotechnology stands as a globally strategic sector, and EuropaBio is in a unique position to shape impactful regulatory frameworks for this dynamic industry.

EuropaBio, the leading voice for Europe’s thriving biotechnology sector, is seeking a highly motivated Regulatory and policy manager to join its Healthcare Biotech Team on an indefinite basis.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate eager to take initiative and become a key advocate for regulatory affairs within the healthcare biotechnology field. The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in coordinating and driving the delivery of regulatory affairs and access-related initiatives at EuropaBio. As the primary point of contact for members and stakeholders, this position offers the chance to develop a strong career within the association, while contributing to the advancement of innovative biotechnology solutions in healthcare.

The role includes:

• Lead and support advocacy activities in healthcare biotechnology, including regulatory and market access priorities, aligning with EuropaBio’s strategic objectives.

• Serve as primary contact for the Regulatory Affairs and Access & Value Working Groups, engaging with EU regulators like the EMA and European Commission.

• Develop and implement annual advocacy plans, ensuring alignment with Director/Director-General goals and reporting progress to the Healthcare Council.

• Monitor and analyse EU policy, regulatory developments, and biotech trends; provide intelligence and updates to members and stakeholders.

• Represent member priorities in EU healthcare and pharmaceutical regulation, including Biotech Act and cross-sector initiatives.

• Coordinate with external trade associations (EFPIA, EUCOPE, ARM) on policy alignment, especially in OMP/ATMP areas.

• Support EuropaBio’s role in European and international policy events, contributing to visibility and influence.

• Manage and mentor junior healthcare team members (interns/coordinators) to support team effectiveness and growth.

Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Enjoy the potential to grow by working alongside the EuropaBio team to lead initiatives and represent the Association to prospective members;

• Be passionate about contributing to the development and activities of the association, engaging with members and EuropaBio Councils;

• Be an effective communicator and team player, with the ability to collaborate with the EuropaBio teams to drive impactful initiatives;

• Have a strong interest in and experience with the regulatory framework for medicines in Europe, with a preference for those who have industry experience, either directly or indirectly;

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of European and/or national policymaking, with at least 4-5 years of professional experience in European institutions, industry associations, companies, or consultancy firms, ideally with direct engagement with European institutions and/or EU stakeholders;

• Possess a degree in EU affairs, public health, science, regulatory affairs, political science, law, or a related field within Healthcare Biotechnology;

• Be fluent in both written and spoken English (working language), with additional EU languages considered an advantage; a high standard of both written and spoken English is essential for office communications;

• Hold full authorization to work in Belgium;

• Be available to start as soon as possible.

Our commitment to you

• Support for professional career development

• An engaging position, in a Healthcare team of 3-4 people, within a growing EuropaBio team of 12+ people

• Exposure to a fast-growing industry at the centre of Europe’s transformation, and a key enabling technology for future medical and environmental innovation;

• Motivated colleagues and expert membership at the top of their field who readily impart knowledge and who work across teams;

• A comfortable central Brussels office space (combines closed and open plan) with an excellent view and an abundant supply of coffee and the occasional cake;

• Structured teleworking, combining home and office-based working;

• Generous benefits (see below)

Terms and conditions

At EuropaBio we value work-life-balance. Staff well-being is of the utmost importance to us, and we provide a great deal of flexibility to members of staff.

You will be offered a full-time open-ended position (CDI), 40 hours/week.

Working hours are from 09:00 until 18:00 Monday – Friday.

In addition to 20 legal holidays, 12 RTT days and end-of-year closing.

Hospital, travel and group insurance.

Salary scale for the role: 4.300 € to 5.399 € gross/month, depending on experience.

Meal vouchers of 8€/day worked.

Public transport costs.

Possibility to telework 2 days/week

Teleworking stipend.