Senior Director of Public and Government Affairs, EMEA

A family-owned company, bioMérieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics. For more than 60 years and across the world, we have imagined and developed innovative diagnostics solutions to improve public health. Today, our teams are spread across 45 countries and serve 160 countries with the support of a large distribution network.
Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Public and Government Affairs, the Senior Director of Public and Government Affairs, EMEA will be responsible for developing and executing public and government affairs strategies across the EMEA region, with the goal of strengthening access and utilization of diagnostics across the patient pathway. The incumbent will develop a strong relationship and shared vision with the company’s senior business leaders, establishing an external affairs mission which helps to create and deliver competitive strength to the organization. The Senior Director will lead the creation and execution of specific external affairs strategies and programs to ensure significantly increased reputation and understanding of the company with respect to its strategic positioning in the industry. The role entails collaborating across the business enterprise and engaging externally with key opinion leaders, policy makers, regulatory agencies, industry associations, civil society, and advocacy groups, to inform and influence policy outcomes that align with bioMérieux’s mission and business goals.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Support regional business leadership to advance bioMérieux’s policy platform and Public & Government Affairs strategy.
• Working with local and regional leadership, develop and implement comprehensive public affairs strategies for Europe, aligned with the organization's global objectives and regional priorities.
• Oversee the development and dissemination of positions to help advance the company’s objectives, including testimony, comments on regulations, and external affairs-related talking points and messages for use by company leadership.
• Advance bioMérieux’s leadership in industry associations to ensure aligned positions.
• Partner with regional leadership and country general managers to coordinate and lead cross-functional teams in each country to drive advocacy efforts, engage with stakeholders, and achieve favorable policy outcomes that support the company's growth and market access.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Be the established point of contact and maintain working relationships with government officials members of business, trade and political associations, civil society, advocacy organizations, and other segments of society directly involved with the public policy process at the highest levels.
  • Drive the strategic advocacy strategy for Brussels and the EU
• Lead policy engagement, organizing responses to stakeholder consultations, building alliances and relationships across the EU.
• Analyse EU and member state policy and regulatory developments and prepare reports, with recommendations, for bioMérieux.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and policy forums to promote thought leadership, contribute to policy discussions, and enhance the company's reputation.
• Collaborate with internal experts to provide key information to external stakeholders.
• Manage/coordinate projects as a representative of bioMérieux in prioritized organizations

Policy Advocacy:

• Foster a proactive, rather than reactive orientation in the external affairs arena
• In collaboration with country colleagues, monitor developments of interest and concern, keeping executive leadership informed of potential impacts on the organization's overall operations, products, and market access. Recommend and implement solutions to such issues.
• Develop position papers, white papers, and advocacy campaigns to inform policy debates and position the company as an industry leader in key regions.
• Lead and support advocacy campaigns that address region-specific policy challenges, raise awareness about healthcare needs, and foster collaboration with local stakeholders.

Compliance:

• Collaborate with the Compliance team to ensure that P&GA activities adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and industry guidelines in each region.
• Provide guidance/training to local teams on regulatory compliance, ethical standards, and risk management as they relate to government affairs efforts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with regional business leaders, legal, regulatory, and communications teams to ensure alignment of P&GA strategies with business objectives.
• Partner with the VP of Public Health Policy and Strategic Engagement to share insights, support the development of proactive strategies aligned to EMEA priorities, and ensure advocacy aligns to global policy priorities.  
• Provide insights to inform market entry, expansion, and product launch strategies based on regulatory and policy considerations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in law, political science, international relations, public affairs, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, or related roles within the healthcare or life sciences industry, with a focus on Europe and France.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing government affairs strategies that drive positive policy outcomes in diverse markets.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders from diverse cultures.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to guide and inspire cross-functional teams toward shared goals.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and diverse stakeholder landscapes.
• Multilingual skills are a plus, with proficiency in languages relevant to the designated regions.

bioMérieux welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.