Director Public Affairs

Director Public Affairs We are seeking an accomplished Director Public Affairs to drive MedTech Europe’s strategic engagement with European policymakers and other stakeholders. Reporting to the Director General for Corporate Affairs, this senior role offers the opportunity to shape policy positions, build influential partnerships, and position the medtech industry as a trusted leader in healthcare and beyond. This pivotal role requires an experienced professional who can navigate complex political environments, build consensus among diverse stakeholders, and translate policy developments into actionable organisational strategy. The successful candidate will lead a team of 4 Affairs Policy experts while working in close partnership with our Communications team and across our association membership. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute comprehensive and coordinated public affairs strategies. Build and maintain relationships with key policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders. Lead coalition building and engagement of other industry associations. Build a strong team culture. Ensure agile internal processes, particularly on horizontal topics. Provide government affairs expertise to other policy departments. Facilitate internal policy alignment and messaging consistency. Own and lead specific policy portfolios on core horizontal issues (e.g., competitiveness). Drive strategic positions on assigned legislative and regulatory matters. Represent MTE as primary spokesperson on designated topics. Manage and coordinate MTE relationships with stakeholders. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the industry. Profile Education Degree in political science, economics, law, or a closely related field. Experience Minimum 10 years of professional experience in European public affairs, with 3+ years in senior leadership roles. Strong experience addressing regulatory and policy matters, ideally related to healthcare/life sciences. Proven track record interacting with EU and national policymakers, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders. Demonstrated experience crafting and executing impactful policy and advocacy strategies. Leadership & Personal Attributes Highly motivated team leader capable of transforming the function as part of the Leadership team. Independent individual striving for excellence who is also a collaborative team player. Proven ability to drive strategic change and innovation in complex organisational environments. Change agent comfortable with driving new directions and embracing evolving priorities. Technical Expertise Deep understanding of EU legislative and regulatory processes. Strong network within European policy communities, preferably also healthcare stakeholders. Exceptional stakeholder management skills with demonstrated success engaging senior EU policy makers. Experience working with European organisations. Proven ability to represent organisational interests in high‑stakes policy environments. Strategic & Communication Skills Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for diverse European audiences. Ability to translate complex EU policy developments into actionable business insights. Experience providing strategic advisory services to senior leadership and membership organisations. Strong analytical skills for assessing European political landscapes. Multilingual capabilities essential for effective European engagement. What We Offer A permanent full‑time work contract (39h/week) under Belgium law. Competitive salary package including extra legal benefits. Be a representative of a well‑established and innovative European industry. Opportunity to be a member of a motivated, dynamic, and international team. Possibility of homeworking 2 days/week. Application Instructions Interested candidates should send a CV in English and a motivation letter to Lucie Turkova, Manager HR, at with the subject: “Application – Director Public Affairs.” Deadline of submission: 31 January 2026 . Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Please note that only short‑listed candidates will be contacted. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Media Production #J-18808-Ljbffr