Director/ Managing Director Global Public Affairs Healthcare (all genders)

Director/ Managing Director Global Public Affairs Healthcare (all genders)

FGS Global is the world’s leading stakeholder strategy firm, with approximately 1,400 professionals around the world, advising clients in navigating critical issues and reputational challenges. FGS was formed from the combination of Finsbury, The Glover Park Group, Hering Schuppener and Sard Verbinnen & Co to offer board-level and C-suite counsel in all aspects of stakeholder strategy — including corporate reputation, crisis management, and public affairs and is also the leading force in transaction and financial communications worldwide.  

FGS offers seamless and integrated support with offices in the following locations: Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Boston, Brussels, Calgary, Chicago, Dubai, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Houston, Kingston, London, Los Angeles, Munich, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, South Florida, The Hague, Tokyo, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington, D.C., and Zurich. The firm is headquartered in New York.  

FGS is consistently ranked a Band 1 PR firm for Crisis & Risk Management and for Litigation Support by Chambers and Partners.  For the second year, FGS was ranked #1 Global M&A PR firm by Deal Count and Value in 2024 by Mergermarket. 

Our Global Public Affairs experts advise companies and investors on the impact of political, policy, and regulatory developments on their businesses and strategic positioning. This includes advocacy support, political due diligence, media engagement, and advice on the optimal organization of firms' governmental relations and policy functions. Our Brussels office serves as the EU hub of FGS Global.

We are looking for a Director or Managing Director to join our Global Public Affairs Healthcare team in Brussels. This is a senior role at the intersection of healthcare policy and business strategy -- one that spans EU institutions, national markets across Europe, and global mandates. You will work alongside a dedicated Brussels-based healthcare team and collaborate across FGS's European and global network.

 

Join our team in Brussels as Director/ Managing Director Global Public Affairs Healthcare (all genders)

 

What tasks can you look forward to?

Client Leadership

• Client account management: Lead senior client relationships across European markets -- including the U.K. and Switzerland -- and drive cross-sell opportunities across practice areas and geographies. Global mandates will be part of the mix.
• Policy depth: Serve as the senior go-to expert on healthcare policy across EU institutions and key European markets. Stay ahead of regulatory and policy shifts to inform client advice and engagement strategies.
• Policy foresight: Develop and continually refresh relevant, practical, and forward-looking insights -- written and oral -- for existing clients and in support of new business opportunities.

Team & Practice Development

• Team management: Guide and develop the Brussels healthcare team -- serving as a senior mentor and day-to-day lead, while remaining hands-on to ensure excellent delivery.
• Sector group contribution: Contribute actively to FGS's European Healthcare Sector Group -- including credentials, thought leadership, event strategy, and internal knowledge-sharing across offices.

Stakeholder Engagement