Consultant | Public Affairs (Healthcare and Life Sciences | Strategic Communications

About the Role

We provide our clients with a comprehensive view of strategic communications that leverages our integrated suite of services, including financial communications, corporate reputation, transaction communications and public affairs in all the major markets around the world.

FTI Consulting Brussels is looking for a Consultant to join our growing Healthcare and Life Science team. If you are looking to work in a dynamic and thriving team that crosses multiple issues facing the healthcare sector, then this is the position for you. Our Healthcare and Life Science practice in Brussels has been firmly established for several years with a range of clients across pharmaceutical companies, fast growing biotech, medical devices companies, digital health start-ups as well as leading EU and international healthcare trade associations, NGOs and patient organisations, and our ambition is to grow it further.

As a Consultant in the Brussels healthcare practice, you will work on different client accounts, support senior colleagues in building new business opportunities and be involved in day-to-day support of operations.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver to clients: Monitor institutional and regulatory developments for client files; undertake research and draft reports and provide analysis on policy developments; drive client programmes forward with day-to-day support of operations
• Build the business: Help develop the team and contribute to wider marketing initiatives to positively position the firm and practice in the market
• Team involvement: Work alongside senior colleagues on building development activities such as pitch preparation and delivery; manage client projects and accounts and actively drive the business forward
• Networking: build connections in the industry through networks with EU contacts and stakeholders as well as potential clients.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and asks the necessary questions to manage firm and client data responsibly.
• Understands FTI’s values, Code of Ethics and the Strategic Communications Rules of Practice and demonstrates a strong commitment to applying these concepts in daily interactions with colleagues and clients. (Additional information about FTI’s values, Code of Ethics and the Strategic Communications Rules of Practice can be accessed here .)
  

How You’ll Grow

You will have the opportunity to work in some of the most challenging and fascinating public policy issues currently being tackled in Europe, advising a broad range of clients in the Healthcare and Life Science sector. You will be part of a dynamic and multinational team of experts based in Brussels and you will be able to work closely with our international healthcare professionals in strategic communications, economics, corporate finance, etc. In addition, at FTI Consulting we take a very personalised approach to individual career development in combination with ample Learning & Development opportunities to help our people thrive in their role. We are also avid supporters of Diversity and Inclusion and ensure all aspects of this and our broader values are embedded in our culture of entrepreneurialism, respect and integrity.

Basic Qualifications

• Proven skills and interest in public affairs, advocacy, issues and reputation management across Healthcare issues.
• Good understanding and experience of working with policymakers and stakeholders in Brussels and in national capitals to further strategic objectives.
• Knowledge of the Healthcare & Lifesciences sector, regulation and policy discussions.
• Experience in-house, in a trade body, in a public institution, or advising clients on policy and communications issues.
• Strong research, analytical and writing skills with a focus on detail and delivery.
• Good organisation and presentation skills with a keenness for client and project management.
• Ability to digest and summarise information to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent English with one or two additional languages preferable.
• Great team spirit and determination.
• Travel required to clients and to FTI office(s).

Our Benefits

Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive salary and bonus plans
• Generous paid holidays and paid time off
• Annual paid volunteer hours
• Corporate matching for charitable donations
• Free snacks and drinks
  

About FTI Consulting

What makes us unique? With more than 6,250 employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.

FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes . For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter ( @FTIConsulting ), Facebook and LinkedIn .

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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