Director Communications

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director Communications to join our Leadership team and drive MedTech Europe into a new era of strategic communication excellence. This senior role offers the opportunity to shape our communications strategy from the ground up while leading a talented team in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and results.

As a key member of our Leadership team, you’ll have the autonomy to implement fresh approaches and drive transformational change across our communications landscape, together with a small team of 4 people. We’re looking for someone who thrives on challenge, embraces new directions, and can elevate our communications function to new heights.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Strategic Communications**:

- Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies aligned with our Strategic Plan (incl. the policy work)
- Lead crisis communication protocols and proactive reputation management initiatives
- Build and maintain strategic media relations across all channels
- Drive thought leadership positioning for the executive team and organisation
- Work in close partnership with Director Public Affairs, and other colleagues, to ensure integrated external messaging and stakeholder engagement

**Content Management & Digital Excellence**:

- Oversee multi-channel content creation and digital platform strategy
- Coordinate cross-departmental content initiatives to ensure unified messaging
- Maintain consistent brand messaging while implementing robust measurement analytics and metrics
- Lead digital transformation of communication touchpoints

**Internal Communications**:

- Manage executive communications and enhance leadership visibility across the organisation
- Support organisational change initiatives through strategic messaging and engagement campaigns
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and optimise information flow
- Drive employee engagement through innovative internal communication strategies

**Events Leadership**:

- Lead comprehensive event strategy, logistics, and stakeholder coordination
- Plan and execute major MedTech Europe events ( MedTech Forum, CEO Summit, HETHICO and other high-profile gatherings)
- Integrate strategic communications into all event planning for maximum impact
- Drive measurable event ROI through strategic communication integration and analytics

**Profile**:
**Education**:

- Degree in communication or a closely related field

**Leadership & Management**:

- Proven experience building and leading high-performing communications teams
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at the senior leadership level
- Strong track record of driving strategic change and innovation
- Experience collaborating with C-suite executives and board members

**Strategic Expertise**:

- Minimum of 10 years of progressive communications experience with 3+ years in senior leadership roles
- Expertise in integrated communications strategy development and execution
- Strong background in crisis communications and reputation management
- Proven success in multi-channel content strategy and digital communications

**Skills & Competencies**:

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Data-driven approach to communications with strong analytics capabilities
- Experience in event management and execution at scale
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Preferably experience in life science sector

**Personal attributes**:

- Highly motivated self-starter who thrives on driving new initiatives
- Change agent comfortable with ambiguity and excited about charting new territory
- Collaborative leader who can build consensus while driving results
- Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities
- Adaptable professional ready to embrace evolving priorities and opportunities
- Partnership-focused with demonstrated ability to work closely with peer-level directors and cross-functional leadership teams

**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 teamPossibility of homeworking 2 days/week

**Application instructions**:
Deadline of submission**:31 October 2025**. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.