Consultant, Health Policy

APCO's Brussels office is hiring a consultant to join our fast-growing healthcare team. We are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic and talented professional to join our team based on rue Montoyer, just a few minutes' walk from the European Institutions. As a consultant, you will be involved in the day-to-day running of client assignments and on business development efforts. This role provides exposure to a wide range of high-profile projects and international clients with the chance to collaborate across global teams and offers the opportunity to be part of a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative team environment. Responsibilities
• Lead day-to-day client delivery across projects, contributing to strategy development and leveraging expertise, insights, and networks to help shape health policy in Brussels and at the European level.
• New business development, including drafting proposals and participating in new business pitches.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Qualifications
• At least 4
- 5 years of relevant work experience, including policy development, policy shaping or institutional experience within European institutions, trade associations, consultancies, or related organisations.
• Demonstrated fluency in the EU health policy landscape, including complex health policy issues and the European legislative and regulatory processes. Understanding and experience of a national level framework also desired.
• Strong writing and analytical skills, with the ability to develop clear, compelling content and provide strategic insights.
• Excellent client and interpersonal skills; ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Good presentation skills and confidence communicating with clients and stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to building trusted client relationships and contributing to the continued growth and development of the health practice. Careers at APCO Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams who bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. About APCO APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact. Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world. Headquartered in Washington, D.
C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues. APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services. APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact. By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.