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Danaher Corporation Government Affairs Director, Europe in Brussels, Belgium
Be part of something life-changing!
Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.
Cytiva has played a critical role in the world’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. We have worked closely with governments across the world during this period. This role will support the crucial work of helping governments prepare for future pandemics and the exciting developments in life sciences that are coming down the road.
At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, their patients, and governments. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term.
Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.
What you'll do
Develop and implement government affairs strategies to achieve Cytiva’s policy objectives regarding EU institutions and key countries within Europe, especially the UK and Sweden.
Provide up to date insight and analysis of relevant policy issues within Europe to senior global leaders within the Cytiva business and to Danaher Corporation colleagues where relevant.
Work with senior colleagues across the business to understand the impact of particular policies on the business, as well as identify policy barriers and proactive opportunities for the business.
Led on Cytiva’s trade association engagement to ensure our voice is heard in these crucial forums.
Responsible for developing strong and consistent relationships with key political, policy, and industry stakeholders.
Ensure Cytiva is compliant with all relevant lobbying legislation and anti-trust policies within trade associations.
You will understand and infuse the highly successful Danaher Business System into your work and collaborate across multiple DHR Operating Companies, outside of Cytiva.
Who you are:
Long standing experience of working on government affairs issues in the life sciences sector at a senior level. With proven experience of working with senior business colleagues in multiple geographies to develop and implement successful government affairs programmes and campaigns.
Significant knowledge of government affairs issues and policy making processes as they relate to life sciences manufacturing, both in Brussels and in major markets in Europe.
Strong network of relationships with government officials, industry and other stakeholders that are influential in Brussels, and the demonstrable ability to develop these in major markets.
It would be a plus if you can demonstrate:
Analytical skills: the ability to digest significant volumes of data from multiple sources and draw conclusions / summarize thematically.
Confident communication skills: experience of working across multiple levels (including executive level), functions and regions; able to clearly communicate complex topics in an easy-to-understand manner; able to deliver messages effectively verbally and in writing; strong influencing skills across business functions; confidence to approach business leaders with challenges.
Adaptable/flexible: being open to change (positive or negative) in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations.
At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
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