Value Added Medicines Policy Manager

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What inspires you to be our Value Added Medicines Policy Manager?

Do you want to play an important role in ensuring access to off-patent medicines in Europe?

Are you familiar with the pharmaceutical sector?

Are Medicines for Europe’s five pillars: Patients • Quality • Value • Sustainability • Partnership also your values?

If so, you might be our next Value Added Medicines Policy Manager.

Why work for Medicines for Europe?

• Since 1993, Medicines for Europe has represented pharmaceutical companies supplying the largest share of prescription medicines across Europe.
• They are the voice of the generic, biosimilar and value added medicines industries.
• Leading partner for political change at an EU level and hence better healthcare.
• Increasing the health and wellbeing of all Europeans through better access to high quality medicines.
• The portfolios of Medicines for Europe members cover 80% of therapy areas.
• Safeguarding the sustainability of Europe’s healthcare systems for future generations.

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Job Details

Function

The Policy Manager will coordinate the work of the Value Added Medicines (VAM) Sector Group in shaping policies on various topics, supporting both internal and external outreach and be responsible for managing Medicines for Europe’s contribution to REMEDI4ALL.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and supporting the Value Added Medicines Sector Group in the different projects and workstreams:
  • Managing the corresponding Working Group and Task Forces.
  • Organising Working Group and Task Force meetings including drafting the agenda, minutes, reports and briefing notes.
  • Monitoring, analysing and advising members on the latest European policy and legislation, their impact on both pharmaceutical markets as well as on national market access policy developments across Europe.
  • Drafting responses to public consultations, developing position papers and advocacy strategies as well as contributing to creating communications and educational materials.
  • Collaborating with institutional and non-institutional stakeholders including the European Commission, National Competent Authorities, European Payer and Insurers Associations in order to advocate Medicines for Europe’s stance.
• Managing Medicines for Europe’s contribution to REMEDI4ALL:
  • Within REMEDI4ALL (Horizon Europe project), you will ensure timely delivery of projects’ goals and milestones in collaboration with other project partners.
• Contributing to the organisation of conferences including their program development.
• Liaising with and providing support to other Medicines for Europe Sector Groups, Committees and Working Groups on horizontal issues.

Profile

• Master’s degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Healthcare Policy, Health Economics or other relevant sciences.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in Health, Pharmaceutical or Industrial Policy.
• Understanding of the European Pharmaceutical Framework, Market Dynamics and Policies (EU and national).
• Excellent English (written and spoken).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent project management skills, with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Strategic thinker, able to turn the complex into clear messages.
• A quick learner with a politically savvy mind.
• Strong communicator, able to network with excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working in a multi-cultural, international environment.

Offer

• Competitive Salary + Meal vouchers (8€), Net remote work allowance, Hospitalisation insurance, Ambulatory care coverage and Pension fund.
• 2 days teleworking/week.
• The possibility to represent a dynamic European industry and interact with diverse stakeholders.
• European travel (20% of your time).
• The opportunity to take ownership and have impact as well as being part of a motivated and multicultural team.

Hiring Process

• 1^st Interview with Policy and Market Access Associate Director and Head of Human Resources. Possibility of a 2^nd interview based on an assignment.
• Decision after 10 working days.
• Valid Belgian work permit for non-EU Citizens.

Call to Action

Join Medicines for Europe, be at the forefront of shaping pharmaceutical policies and make a meaningful impact on Healthcare. If you’re driven, proactive and ready to contribute, Apply now.

Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact Emma Waites on 02:738 02 63 OR 0475 61 49 67.

Please upload YOUR CV via the Apply Now button.

Looking forward to receiving YOUR CV.

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