About Vaccines Europe:

Vaccines Europe is the specialised vaccines group within the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA).

We represent vaccine companies of all sizes operating in Europe, and currently our membership includes all the major global innovative and research-based vaccine companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises. We have operated in Brussels for over 30 years and provide a cohesive, united and strong voice for the vaccine industry in Europe.

Our Public Affairs/Advocacy activities include outreach and coordination of external engagement on specific policy files and legislative proposals; focusing on the European Parliament, Council, Commission and external stakeholders.

Role and responsibilities

The intern would be part of Vaccines Europe team and report to the Director Public Affairs & Country Liaison.

Responsibilities would include:

• Monitor activities in related vaccination / health policy dossiers at EU level;
• Support in the development and running of the Vaccines Europe campaign on the EU elections;
• Support the organisation of Public Affairs and Market Access Working Groups (draft agenda, logistics, minutes) as well as set up meetings with policy makers and other stakeholders;
• Actively participate to Vaccines Europe weekly team meetings;
• Update the internal Public Affairs and communication databases and contact lists;
• Support in the development and analysis of surveys with national associations on the vaccination related topics.

Candidate Profile & Skills

• A University degree or late education in political science, public health, law, economics or medicine;
• First experience in EU Public Affairs is a plus; a health policy background is preferable though not essential;
• In-depth knowledge of the functioning of the European institutions and of legislative procedures;
• Fluency in English both written and spoken;
• Good knowledge of MS Office software package;
• Right to work and live within the EU.

Skills

• Open and positive mindset and able to easily establish contacts through networking;
• Ability to learn quickly, manage multiple tasks under pressure and respect deadlines;
• Curiosity, proactivity and high motivation;
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.

Terms and conditions

You will be offered a professional integration agreement (CIP) in Brussels for a maximum of 6 months. You must not have already completed a 12 Month ‘immersion professionnelle’ or have been in full time professional employment yet. Working hours are from 09:00 until 18:00 Monday to Friday with a one-hour break for lunch. The intern will be entitled to 6 days holiday plus national bank holidays.

To apply, please send a maximum two-page CV and a maximum one-page cover letter to vacancy@efpia.eu with the subject “VE Public Affairs Intern” by April 11^th 2025. A written assignment might be asked to selected candidates as part of the interview process.           

Given the size of our team and the time constraints, we will not be able to take into account applications that do not meet the essential requirements above and the page limits for the CV and cover letter. We are grateful for your understanding and your interest in Vaccines Europe.

EFPIA is seeking  a dynamic  Manager for its Legal Affairs team specializing in Corporate Sustainability , environmental regulations, and policy development. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the pharmaceutical industry’s sustainability agenda at a critical moment, as key EU corporate sustainability legislations are being revised and implemented. As part of the Legal Affairs team, you will  work at the forefront of sustainability policy, engaging directly with regulators, industry leaders, and stakeholders to drive meaningful change.

In addition to leading on corporate sustainability legislation and policy, the role will contribute to broader legal affairs and policy initiatives, including support for intellectual property, and ethics & compliance-related working groups and committees.

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled professional with a strong background in EU sustainability legislation and an understanding of the life sciences legal landscape. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, proactive, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, policy-driven environment.

Role and Key Responsibilities

Corporate Sustainability & Policy

• Legislative Engagement & Implementation: Lead EFPIA’s participation in the revision and implementation of key EU sustainability initiatives, including CSRD, CS3D (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence), and other relevant legislation.
• Regulatory & Policy Advocacy: Work closely with EU policymakers, regulators, and industry representatives to shape the implementation of sustainability legislation and advocate for policies tailored to the pharmaceutical sector’s specific needs.
• Industry Performance & Reporting: Drive collaboration with stakeholders to assess industry performance based on sustainability reports, advocate for changes to EU Taxonomy Technical Screening Criteria, and contribute to the development of sector-specific reporting standards aligned with EU and global regulations.

Broader Legal Affairs & Support

• Intellectual Property & Digital Regulation: Support the specialized Digital IP Sub-Group, providing input on the intersection of Intellectual Property (IP) and the European Health Data Space (EHDS).
• Ethics & Compliance Support: Provide operational support to the Ethics & Compliance Committee, including organization, follow-up actions, and coordination on compliance initiatives.

Job qualifications:

• Master’s degree in law.
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or sustainability sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English – working knowledge of other EU languages is an asset
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable and flexible mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Good knowledge of the European institutional environment and institutional interactions.
• Good judgment, leadership, and management capability

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in pharmaceutical policy, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to: vacancy@efpia.eu and be part of a team shaping the future of healthcare innovation.

EFPIA offers a permanent contract with a competitive package in a dynamic and international environment.

NB: To be eligible, the candidate must have the right to live and work in Belgium. This position is to be based in Brussels. This role requires the candidate to interact with various stakeholders to ensure global coordination and strong connectivity.

About EFPIA:

The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) represents the pharmaceutical industry operating in Europe. Through its direct membership of 36 national associations and 39 leading pharmaceutical companies, and in collaboration with health and research players, EFPIA’s mission is to create an environment that enables our members to discover, innovate, develop and deliver new therapies and vaccines for people across Europe, as well as contribute to the European economy.  

We have a dynamic Public Affairs team working on outreach and coordination of external advocacy on specific policy files and legislative proposals, focusing on the European Parliament, Council, Commission and external stakeholders.

Role and responsibilities

The intern would report to the Executive Director Public Affairs and be part of the Public Affairs team. Responsibilities would include:

Under supervision of the teams Executive Director and in collaboration with EFPIA Secretariat colleagues, the intern will:

• Monitor activities in health policy at EU level
• Answer queries related to the institutions and the dossiers that Public Affairs is working on from colleagues and the EFPIA membership
• Manage the Public Affairs agenda & logistics as well as set up meetings with policy makers and other stakeholders
• Update the internal Public Affairs databases and contact lists
• Take minutes at meetings

Candidate Profile

• Focus on EU Public Affairs; a health policy background is preferable though not essential.
• In-depth knowledge of the functioning of the European institutions and of legislative procedures.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken
• Good knowledge of MS Office software package
• Right to work and live within the EU 

Skills:

• Open and positive mindset and able to easily establish contacts through networking
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and respect deadlines
• Team player with good interpersonal skills

Terms and conditions

You will be offered a professional agreement (“convention d’immersion professionnelle – CIP”) for max 6 months. You must not have already completed a 12-months CIP or have been in full time professional employment yet. The intern will be entitled to 6 days holiday plus national bank holidays.

To apply, please send a maximum two-page CV and a maximum one-page cover letter to vacancy@efpia.eu  with  the subject “Public Affairs Intern” as soon as possible.