Public Affairs Lead Belgium

We’re looking for an inspiring Public Affairs Lead Belgium to strengthen our Benelux team.

If you’re a passionate Public Affairs professional eager to shape the future of Belgian healthcare, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference. Are you driven to create positive societal impact? Excited to contribute within a B Corp–certified and Great Place to Work–recognized organization?

Then we can’t wait to meet you.

What will you do?

As a Public Affairs Lead you ensure a favorable business environment for Chiesi in Belgium (and Luxembourg). We encourage you to go beyond the pill and develop activities and interactions that truly make impact for patients, planet and people with prosperity for society. At Chiesi Benelux we walk the talk. That is why we are proud that the impact of our activities has been externally validated as B Corp certified.

You make sure that Chiesi is well positioned to shape and influence relevant policies in healthcare, medicines, and sustainability. A key goal of the role will be to build relationships with local stakeholders (such as patients associations and trade associations) to ensure Chiesi is respected as a thought leader and trusted partner in patient care and sustainability. 

The role will primarily focus on policies and activities impacting the Chiesi respiratory (AIR) business in the Belgium and will also be involved in policy areas affecting the Chiesi CARE and RARE businesses. Also, you will work closely together with our Public Affairs Lead The Netherlands on the execution of the Public Affairs strategy in the whole Benelux. 

Furthermore, you will: 

• Shape the strategic stakeholder approach and the external influencing strategy of Chiesi Benelux in the local environment on relevant topics and area’s that support the Chiesi business;
• Ensure alignment across Public Affairs, Market Access, Medical and Marketing strategies. To create added value through policy, stakeholder and health access management;
• Translate the plans into instruments, activities, time plan, required budgets and expected results;
• Ensure coordination with clients and other stakeholders in the organization about communication projects and processes while building the corporate brand;
• Develop partnerships with associations of healthcare providers, patient associations, industry associations, thinktanks, etc., has close contact with relevant external stakeholders of Chiesi and has insight into their interests and wishes;
• Drive agency management of vendors that support our local activities;
• Ensure access to health care for patients through policy management or health equity project initiation and execution;
• Manage and mitigate risks as result of policies directly impacting our business operations.
• You will be part of the Benelux PaCoSuMa team, connecting the areas of Public Affairs, Communications, Shared Value & Sustainability and Market Access. 

We offer you the following:

Join a passionate, Italian family-owned company where our values and behavior truly matter! 

As family-owned company we focus on making impact for patients, the planet, people and all that with shared prosperity. Our activities have been externally validated as B Corp certified. 

At Chiesi, we believe in continuous growth and development. Your personal and professional journey matters to us!

In addition to our focus on professional success, we place great importance on team connection and collaboration. That’s why we organize several internal offside business events to foster connection, feedback and collaboration.

• An attractive salary in line with your responsibilities and experience.
• Performance-based bonus structure linked to individual objectives and company result.
• 13th month of salary
• 32 holidays per year, including 20 legal holidays and 12 RWH-days (Reduced Working Hours)
• Lease case OR In case no company car: Reimbursement of commuting expenses in line with PC207, or the option of a public transport pass.
• Hybrid working model: everyone is working at least 3 days per week in the office. The other days you are free to work remotely.
• Workation: option work from another location for up to three weeks per year, giving you the freedom to balance work and life in a way that suits you best.
• Allowances: internet allowance, cost allowance & meal vouchers.
• Group insurance with no employee contribution and coverage in case of death and disability, ensuring you and your family are always well protected.
• DKV hospitalization fully paid by the employer for you and your family.
• Outpatient care insurance.
• Family travel insurance fully paid by the employer for you and your family.
• C-Fit Program: Track your well-being in our app, enjoy a shared healthy lunch at the office, and participate in well-being activities that combine fun with colleagues while helping you achieve a healthy lifestyle.
• Annual budget of € 1.000 that you can use for learning or well-being opportunities, helping you grow professionally and personally.

Who are we looking for?

Someone with fresh energy and the ambition to grow in Public Affairs. You bring a strategic mindset and outstanding stakeholder-management skills. You’re able to work autonomously when needed, yet thrive as a collaborative and trusted team player.

• Master’s degree or equivalent by experience (for example communication, politics, business management);
• Minimum of four years of working experience in a similar position, preferably in a network/knowledge organization;
• Experience in networking in the field of politics, associations and key opinion leaders;
• Knowledge of the media landscape (including social media);
• Knowledge of the local political, economic and social developments in and around healthcare;
• Experience with strategy development in Public Affairs is a plus;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Dutch, French and English.

Chiesi is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of our business. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment based on attitude and merit, without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.

Interested?

Nice! We are looking forward to receiving your application! Click on the button ‘Apply now’ and upload your CV and motivation letter and we will contact you. Questions? Then contact our recruiter Femke Roze at f.roze.ext@chiesi.com.

About Chiesi

Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in more than 30 countries, with its Headquarter in Parma, Italy. More than 7,000 employees across the group are united by a singular purpose: promoting a healthier world for our people, patients, and the planet. This is what drives us as we research, develop, and market innovative drugs across our main therapeutic areas. Discover more here.
At Chiesi we are thinking generations ahead, driving sustainable innovation with purpose. This fosters a culture of reliability, transparency, and ethical behaviour at every level. As a Benefit Corporation and a certified B Corp, we have embedded sustainability in our bylaws and continuously measure our impact. 

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of who we are. We believe our differences make us stronger. We are a vibrant ecosystem of passionate, talented individuals united by strong values, each bringing unique perspectives that help us to continuously challenge the status quo for the better.