AnimalhealthEurope is looking to hire a Technical Manager to represent AnimalhealthEurope with the EU agencies and EU policy makers on matters relating to veterinary medicines. You will be expected to engage with EU-based trade associations on issues such as the environment, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and biologicals.
In this role, you will lead and manage technical and regulatory activities related to the above-mentioned issues.
Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping strategies, advocating for favourable policies, and ensuring favourable legislation for the animal health sector.
Key Responsibilities and activities:
- Meet with EU authorities, agencies, national authorities and other external stakeholders and in relevant seminars, workshops and conferences.
- Provide service to members: project leadership in technical working groups as required, monitor and provide information on the latest publications/developments; respond to queries and provide information of interest.
- Provide general support and assistance to the Technical Director and to the Director General, Public Affairs and Communication teams in areas of responsibility.
Specific Duties:
- Take project leadership in technical and regulatory issues, including:
- Organising/taking part in the running of relevant working groups meetings and following up on actions;
- Managing and following up on relevant legislative proposals and draft guidelines;
- Keeping up-to-date on developments and issues arising and proposing a course of action when necessary;
- Taking decisive action, aligned with membership views, and following up on agreed actions;
- Preparing for, and taking part in, external meetings both with stakeholders and with EU authorities, including but not limited to: EEA (European Environmental Agency), ECHA (European Chemical Agency), EMA (European Medicines Agency), EFSA (European Food Safety Authority).
- Manage other specific projects as agreed with the Technical Director.
Required:
- In-depth knowledge of European legislative frameworks, guidelines, and procedures;
- Understanding of the EU institutions and EU national governments, their policies and processes, and general practice with policy makers;
- Experience at EU level, preferably in areas such as environment, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and/or taking decisive action, aligned with membership views, and biologicals;
- Strategic and solutions-oriented thinker, team player, and the ability to rapidly understand and assimilate various aspects of an issue;
- Ability to manage cross-functional projects and coordinate diverse input to build common industry positions;
- Self-motivated and able to work independently;
- Able to take ownership of and drive projects forward to ensure timely completion;
- Proven track record of prioritisation, organisation, time management, and ability to meet deadlines.
Education:
University degree or equivalent in life sciences, environmental sciences or a related field.
Skills:
- Language skills: English as working language; other EU languages are a clear advantage
- Interpersonal skills: collaborative; inclusive style; team player; listening skills; multi-cultural mindset; ability to engage openly and constructively; strong organisational and communication skills
- Strong networking skills: ability to command attention; confident and clear public speaker;
- Positive demeanour: ability to establish a strong rapport; succinct delivery of messages in both conversation and written
Experience:
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role in Europe
Deadline for applications: 15 October
Location: Brussels