EU Policy Associate

Job description

Description:

For our new Corporate Office EU in Brussels, we are currently looking for an EU Policy Associate to expand the team. In this new and exciting role you contribute to the implementation of Boehringer Ingelheim's European Public Affairs Strategy and further develop the Public Affairs function across the region.

You support the Head of the Corporate Office EU and work on projects independently. You will get the chance to increase your level of responsibilities over time and build up a valuable experience to make a next step in your career.

In this new role you report to the Head of Corporate Office EU, and closely cooperate with colleagues at BI's Global Headquarters and offices across the region.

You are offered a 12 month contract with the possibility of extension.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Monitor EU legislation and policy initiatives relevant to BI's business
· Support the development, coordination and implementation of advocacy plans on priority policy issues
· Participate in trade associations meetings and industry platforms and contribute to their advocacy work
· Establish strong working relationships across different BI functions, on local and regional levels within Europe
· Build relationships with EU institutional staff, trade association staff and other relevant stakeholders
· Organize internal meetings and external outreach programs and explore opportunities for BI
· Support the BI Head of Corporate Office EU in his various tasks and responsibilities

Requirements:

· Bachelor or Master Degree, preferably in law, political science, business, or communications
· 2-3 years of work experience in an EU institution, consultancy firm, industry association or Corporate Public or Government Affairs role
· Deep knowledge of the EU's key policy-makers and stakeholders, decision-making processes and legislative procedures
· Excellent command of the English language
· German and other EU languages are considered a plus
· Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, flexibility and ability to prioritize and work under pressure
· Proactive and strong focus on solutions and results-oriented execution
· Enthusiasm and curiosity
· Interest in health, research and industrial policy related issues

If you have any questions related to the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition MIDI: TalentAcquisitionMIDI.EU@boehringer-ingelheim.com

Our Culture :

At Boehringer Ingelheim our employees all work towards the same goal - to improve the quality of lives for millions of people and animals all over the world.

Lead by our vision Value Through Innovation we engage in innovative research, development, manufacturing and marketing of medications of high therapeutic value for both humans and animals. The foundation of our work and the ways in which we develop and deliver our strategy is done via our fundamental values Lead & Learn .

Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, and founded in 1885, Boehringer Ingelheim is the largest family-owned pharmaceutical company and ranked amongst the 20 leading pharmaceutical companies in the world. The spirit and teamwork of more than 47.500 employees in 145 affiliates across the globe are key to our success in the rapidly changing healthcare environment.

ROPU MIDI is a newly established Regional Operating Unit including 8 mid-sized European countries; Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and The Netherlands. MIDI is a multicultural and diverse work environment for more than 1.600 employees striving to work together to improve lives for patients in our region.

We offer new and exciting development opportunities for ambitious people with potential for more.

To find out further information about BI please visit www.boehringer-ingelheim.com .