Director, Life Sciences Government Affairs & Policy

Danaher; Brussel; Remote; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher Platform, seeks a Government Affairs Director based in Brussels with remote flexibility. You will identify emerging policy developments, analyze regulatory risks, and guide cross-functional responses to safeguard Cytiva's interests across life sciences, chemicals and sustainability policy.

As a senior expert, you will coordinate with Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainability, Supply Chain and Commercial teams, and engage with trade associations and policymakers to shape policy

Qualifications

• Long-standing experience in life sciences government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, sustainability policy, chemicals policy or related field.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or governance processes with Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Commercial or other functions.
• Experience representing an organization through trade associations, industry coalitions or regulatory engagement activities.
• Experience working across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific on policy or government affairs issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and assessment of emerging sustainability, chemicals and product-related policy developments and translate them into business implications.
• Serve as subject matter expert on priority policy issues and advise senior leaders on risks and opportunities.
• Establish and coordinate cross-functional teams to respond to regulatory developments with alignment across functions.
• Develop and support advocacy strategies with trade associations and government affairs colleagues to influence policy outcomes.
• Build relationships with key external stakeholders to strengthen Cytiva's visibility and influence in policy space.
• Provide horizon scanning and early warning of legislative, regulatory and geopolitical developments affecting Cytiva's products and operations.

Skills

Life sciences government affairs

Public policy

Regulatory affairs

Sustainability policy

Chemicals policy

Environmental policy

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory engagement across regions

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Cytiva, a Danaher Platform, seeks a Government Affairs Director based in Brussels with remote flexibility. You will identify emerging policy developments, analyze regulatory risks, and guide cross-functional responses to safeguard Cytiva's interests across life sciences, chemicals and sustainability policy.

As a senior expert, you will coordinate with Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainability, Supply Chain and Commercial teams, and engage with trade associations and policymakers to shape policy