Policy Manager (Environment)

About the Organisation

Medicines for Europe is the leading trade association representing the generic medicines industry as well as biosimilar and value-added medicines at the European level. Guided by our five core values — Patients, Quality, Value, Sustainability, and Partnership — we work at the heart of EU pharmaceutical policy to ensure that safe, effective, and affordable medicines remain accessible to patients all across Europe.

We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Environment – Policy Manager to join our team in Brussels. In this role, you will be at the forefront of shaping pharmaceutical policy, engaging with EU institutions, and building the coalitions that make a real difference in European healthcare. If you are passionate about environmental affairs, driven by impact, and ready to contribute to one of the most critical sectors in European policy-making, we want to hear from you. Founded in 1993, Medicines for Europe is the voice of the generic, biosimilar, and value-added medicines industries, representing companies that supply the largest share of prescription medicines across Europe, covering over 80% of therapy areas. As the leading partner for political change at the EU level, we work to improve healthcare access, enhance the health and wellbeing of all Europeans, and safeguard the long-term sustainability of Europe’s healthcare systems for generations to come. Joining Medicines for Europe means being part of an organisation where your work has real, measurable impact: on policy, on healthcare systems, and on patients’ lives across the continent.

About the Role The Environment – Policy Manager will:

• Coordinate Medicines for Europe’s work on the implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, in close collaboration with the Environment Associate Director and working closely with member companies and National Associations.
• The activities will include:
• Monitoring and analysing the implementation developments at European Union level and in the different Member States
• Coordinating the development of positions and notes related to the implementation, possibly with the support of external providers
• Liaising and maintaining active collaboration with other partner European Trade associations (i.e. EFPIA, AESGP, Cosmetics Europe) working on the UWWTD implementation
• Supporting National Associations in national implementation discussions
• Engaging with the European Commission and relevant national authorities on implementation discussions behalf of Medicines for Europe
• Representing the association in various meeting and conferences

About your Profile

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as environmental science or engineering, water management, European public policy, law or similar.
• At least 4 years of experience in European health/pharmaceutical policy or EU environmental policy.
• Written and spoken proficiency in English with a knowledge of additional EU languages is an asset.
• Excellent project management skills including ability to handle multiple parallel projects and flexibility to adapt and reprioritise time sensitive issues.
• A proactive and positive attitude.
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Comfortable in a multicultural environment
• Strategic thinking and creativity to convey complex ideas clearly.
• A valid EU work permit.

About the Offer

• The opportunity to impact the lives of millions of patients and consumers, as well as the functioning of an entire sector of the European economy with your work and problem-solving skills.
• Full-time position under Belgian law – Contrat à Durée Indéterminée (CDI).
• A salary package including meal vouchers (8€ per working day), a net remote work allowance, hospitalisation insurance (+ ambulatory) and pension fund.
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• The possibility to represent a dynamic European industry and interact with diverse stakeholders and an extensive level of external exposure.
• Regular European travel.
• The opportunity to take ownership and have impact as well as being part of a motivated and multicultural team.