About EFPIA:

The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) represents the biopharmaceutical industry operating in Europe. Through its direct membership of 36 national associations, 40 leading pharmaceutical companies and a growing number of small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs), EFPIA’s mission is to create a collaborative environment that enables our members to innovate, discover, develop and deliver new therapies and vaccines for people across Europe, as well as contribute to the European economy.

EFPIA is looking to recruit an Associate Director Research and Regulatory in its Science & Regulatory team.

In this position, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and optimizing R&D opportunities, fostering precompetitive collaborations with a regulatory science component, and their translation into relevant EU Regulatory practices in collaboration with team leads responsible for regulatory strategy, evidence generation strategy and clinical trials strategy, amongst others.

This is a critical role within EFPIA, and we are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual, well experienced in the life sciences spectrum, who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-moving work environment.

In this role you will:

• Facilitate precompetitive ideation processes
• Enhance the regulatory impact of precompetitive collaborations (IMI & IHI)
• Support regulatory science initiatives (including EMA dedicated platforms)
• Coordinate industry activities through relevant EFPIA working groups
• Provide expert input into internal and external cross-functional groups
• Coordinate EFPIA response to various institutional consultations (e.g. EMA guidelines)
• Manage and align expert groups
• Collaborate with internal EFPIA teams on interdisciplinary topics
• Represent EFPIA at external meetings

Qualifications and skills:

We are looking for professionals with the following qualifications to achieve our goals:

• Min. 10 years in the pharmaceutical industry, drug regulatory authority, or industry trade association
• Relevant university degree in pharmaceutical sciences, biology, chemistry, law, or related fields
• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical value chain, European regulatory framework, and industry challenges
• Proven understanding of and ideally experience in precompetitive collaborations and crossfunctional project management
• Previous experience in interactions with health and regulatory authorities

You key skills for success:

• Team player: You collaborate seamlessly across disciplines
• Strategic thinker: You see the big picture while managing details effectively
• Results-driven: You turn insights into action with a service-oriented mindset
• Negotiation & diplomacy: You build consensus and influence key stakeholders
• Adaptability: You thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Communication: You can articulate complex topics to diverse audiences, from technical experts to policymakers

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in regulatory science and pharmaceutical policy, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to: vacancy@efpia.eu before May 30th 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.

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.