Senior Healthcare Policy & Client Relationships Lead

Fipra Public Affairs; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FIPRA is seeking a Senior Account Executive/Account Manager with a passion for health, innovation and driving agendas for change in Europe. The role focuses on building trusted relationships, shaping shared agendas, and delivering real‑world outcomes in healthcare and life sciences.

You will manage client relationships, shape advocacy campaigns and build networks across the healthcare ecosystem while supporting new business development in an international setting.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years’ experience in public affairs (consultancy, EU institutions, trade associations, in-house or NGOs)
• Strong understanding of European legislation and global health policy
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously across multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills
• A natural relationship-builder with an existing network across the healthcare ecosystem and an interest in business development

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in managing client relationships, ensuring high-quality, strategic delivery
• Shape and drive advocacy campaigns, bringing together diverse stakeholders around common goals
• Build and nurture trusted networks across the healthcare ecosystem, identifying win-win solutions
• Deliver timely intelligence and actionable insights, leveraging both the FIPRA Network and your own
• Contribute to new business development, from opportunity identification to pitching innovative approaches
• Manage projects and teams, supporting and mentoring junior colleagues

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Advocacy

Business development

Autonomous working

Writing & communication

Job description

FIPRA is seeking a Senior Account Executive/Account Manager with a passion for health, innovation and driving agendas for change in Europe. The role focuses on building trusted relationships, shaping shared agendas, and delivering real‑world outcomes in healthcare and life sciences.

You will manage client relationships, shape advocacy campaigns and build networks across the healthcare ecosystem while supporting new business development in an international setting.