Government Affairs Director (d/f/m)

Cytiva; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher Platform, is seeking a strategic policy specialist to lead regulatory and sustainability policy efforts across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. You will translate complex policy changes into actionable business implications and guide cross-functional teams across Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainability, Supply Chain and Commercial functions.

As a trusted expert, you will build advocacy strategies with trade associations and regulators, while maintaining strong external

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and assessment of emerging sustainability, chemicals and product-related policy developments.
• Translate complex regulatory changes into clear business implications and strategic recommendations.
• Serve as the company's subject matter expert on priority policy issues for senior leaders.
• Establish and coordinate cross-functional teams to evaluate regulatory developments and ensure alignment.
• Develop and support advocacy strategies with trade associations and government affairs colleagues.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders to strengthen Cytiva's visibility and influence.

Skills

Cross-functional

Policy analysis

Regulatory affairs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s three platforms, our work helps to save lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.
At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career.
Learn about the Danaher Business System.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Lead the identification and assessment of emerging sustainability, chemicals and product-related policy developments, translating complex regulatory changes into clear business implications and strategic recommendations.
• Serve as the company's subject matter expert on priority policy issues, providing timely analysis and advice to senior leaders on risks, opportunities and potential business impacts.
• Establish and coordinate cross-functional teams to evaluate and respond to significant regulatory developments, ensuring alignment across Government Affairs, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainability, Supply Chain and Commercial functions.
• Develop and support advocacy strategies on priority issues, working closely with trade associations, industry coalitions and government affairs colleagues to help shape policy outcomes and protect Cytiva's interests.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key external stakeholders, including industry associations, regulators, policymakers and partner organisations, to strengthen the company's visibility and influence on critical policy issues.
• Provide horizon scanning and early warning of emerging legislative, regulatory and geopolitical developments that could impact Cytiva's products, operations, supply chain or long-term growth strategy.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Long-standing experience in life sciences government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, sustainability policy, chemicals policy, environmental policy, or a related field, with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or governance processes involving Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Commercial or other business functions as well as experience of working with government affairs colleagues in different regions and juridictions in a multinational matrix organisation.
• Experience representing an organization through life sciences trade associations, industry coalitions, government consultations, or regulatory engagement activities.
• Experience working across multiple geographic regions, including Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, on policy, regulatory or government affairs issues.
• Experience supporting business responses to major regulatory or legislative changes, including cross-functional governance and implementation planning.

Cytiva, a Danaher Platform, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
At Cytiva we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Cytiva can provide
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.