Director Public Affairs and Patient Advocacy EMEA

Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited seeks a Director of Public Affairs & Patient Advocacy to lead EMEA/UK policy, reimbursement, and access strategy for radiopharmaceuticals and diagnostics.

You will collaborate with Investor Relations, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams to ensure patient perspectives inform policy submissions and market access initiatives across multi-country settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, public health, or communications.
• 10+ years experience in public affairs, patient advocacy or healthcare communications in biopharma.
• Experience in EMEA/UK healthcare systems, including HTA, reimbursement, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an EMEA/UK public affairs strategy.
• Shape policy environments supporting radiopharmaceutical adoption.
• Engage with EU institutions, regulators, HTA bodies, and payers to influence policy outcomes.
• Lead partnerships with patient organisations and advocacy groups across oncology and rare diseases.
• Collaborate with Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams to align policy with reimbursement objectives.
• Represent Telix in external meetings, conferences, coalitions, and policy forums.

Skills

Public affairs

Health policy

Government relations

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Leadership

Policy advocacy

Biopharma exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Director of Public Affairs & Patient Advocacy will lead Telix’s strategic engagement across the EMEA to shape policy, reimbursement, and access pathways for radiopharmaceutical therapies and diagnostics. This role sits at the intersection of government affairs, health policy, and patient engagement, with a mandate to accelerate equitable patient access to Telix’s innovative nuclear medicine technologies. The Director role will contribute to the achievement of the Group’s strategic goals by developing and overseeing the implementation of EMEA/UK policy and patient advocacy strategy and framework. As part of the global Investor Relations & Corporate Communications team, this role will work collaboratively across multiple departments to ensure that patient perspectives are integrated into various aspects of our operations including with the regional leadership team, medical affairs, marketing, market access, clinical and regulatory affairs.

Key Accountabilities:

Public Affairs & Policy Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive EMEA/UK public affairs strategy aligned to Telix’s commercial and clinical pipeline.
• Shape policy environments supporting the adoption of radiopharmaceuticals, including regulatory frameworks, HTA processes, and reimbursement pathways.
• Engage with EU institutions, national governments, regulators (e.g., EMA, MHRA), HTA bodies, and payer stakeholders to influence policy outcomes.
• Monitor and respond to legislative and regulatory developments impacting nuclear medicine, precision oncology, and advanced diagnostics.

Patient Advocacy & Access Strategy

• Build and lead partnerships with patient organisations, advocacy groups, and coalitions across oncology and rare diseases.
• Co-create policy and access initiatives with patient groups to address barriers in diagnosis, referral pathways, and treatment availability.
• Support education and awareness activities that drive recruitment to Telix clinical studies in the region.
• Ensure patient perspectives are embedded in policy submissions, value dossiers, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Support the development of patient-centric evidence and real-world data initiatives to strengthen access cases.

Market Access & Health Policy Integration

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams to align policy strategy with reimbursement objectives.
• Support HTA and reimbursement submissions through policy positioning, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy campaigns.
• Advance innovative access models, including early access schemes, risk-sharing agreements, and cross-border care pathways where relevant.

Stakeholder Engagement & Thought Leadership

• Position Telix as a leader in radiopharmaceutical innovation through strategic engagement with industry associations, think tanks, and policy forums.
• Represent Telix in external meetings, conferences, coalitions and working groups.
• Develop high-impact policy materials, including white papers, consultation responses, and briefing documents

Position Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., life sciences, public health, communications).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in public affairs, patient advocacy, healthcare communications, or related roles within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Extensive experience in public affairs, health policy, or government relations within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or nuclear medicine sector.
• Strong understanding of EMEA/UK healthcare systems, including HTA, reimbursement, and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of influencing policy and delivering access outcomes in complex, multi-country environments.
• Experience working with patient organisations and integrating patient advocacy into policy strategies.
• Knowledge of radiopharmaceuticals, oncology, or precision medicine strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills.

Key Capabilities:

• Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do
• Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results
• Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges
• Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language
• Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals
• Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges
• Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges
• Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders
• Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills