VIE 12 Months Brussels - European Public Affairs

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 46 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.

We are looking for a VIE European Public Affairs for a 12‑months assignment in Brussels to support our Public & Government Affairs activities at the heart of EU decision‑making.

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in EU health, industrial and innovation policy, within a global life sciences company, and to work closely with EU institutions, trade associations and key stakeholders.

What will be your responsibilities?

Fully integrated into the Public Affairs team, you will contribute to monitoring, analysis and advocacy activities carried out at global, European and national levels:

• Monitor and analyse EU policy and legislative developments relevant to the company, including health, diagnostics, industrial policy, innovation and sustainability
• Prepare briefings, background notes, presentations and internal summaries for senior management and internal teams
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including preparation of meetings with EU institutions (European Commission, Parliament, Council) and Brussels‑based stakeholders
• Follow and contribute to the work of key trade associations (e.g. EFPIA and other relevant platforms) and report back on discussions and positions
• Attend conferences, events and institutional meetings and provide structured feedback and analysis
• Support the organization of EU‑level events and meetings hosted or co-organized by the company
• Contribute to stakeholder mapping and intelligence gathering in Brussels and across the EU ecosystem
• Provide general support to the Public Affairs team in its day‑to‑day activities

Who are you?

• Master’s degree in European Affairs, Public Policy, Political Science, EU Law, International Relations or equivalent
• First professional experience or internships in EU affairs or public affairs, ideally within EU institutions (European Commission, Parliament, Council), in a public affairs consultancy, in a trade association, or in the pharmaceutical / life sciences sector
• Good understanding of EU decision‑making processes and institutional dynamics

Skills & competencies

• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent writing and synthesis abilities
• Ability to understand complex policy and regulatory topics
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proactive, curious, reliable and eager to learn
• Comfortable working in an international, fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Languages

• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Fluent French is a strong asset
• Knowledge of another EU language is a plus

What we offer

• A front‑row position in Brussels EU policy‑making
• Exposure to high‑level public affairs and advocacy work in a strategic sector
• A strong learning curve in European health and industrial policy
• Close interaction with internal and external senior stakeholders
• A highly international and professional working environment

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.