Public Affairs Sustainability Specialist Date: 1 Aug 2024
Department: Global Communication & External Relations
Team: Mktg, Market Access, Bus. Excellence & Med. Affair
Job Type: Direct Employee
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Bruxelles, BE
About us
Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 years' experience, operating in 31 countries with more than 7,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people's quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in its main therapeutic areas.
We are proud to have been awarded with B Corp Certification , a recognition of high social and environmental standards . We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes a transparent and ethical behavior at all levels.
We believe that the success of Chiesi is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared Values and Behaviors . Our people make a critical difference to our success, which is why it is vital that we attract and retain the right talent who will continue to enrich our culture by living and breathing our values and behaviors.
We are committed to embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities. In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities.
Who we are looking for
Purpose We are seeking a highly motivated public affairs specialist to join our dynamic team in Brussels. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of European environmental policies, ESG and sustainability trends.
The successful candidate will report to the head of the Brussels Liaison Office and will be integrated in the internal environmental governance.
Main Responsibilities Monitor and analyze European environmental policies and help the company identifying areas of impact.
Represent Chiesi in European and international advocacy and expert platforms, trade associations focused on sustainability.
Develop and implement effective strategies to inform European policies.
Help Chiesi expanding its network.
Draft and review policy documents, including position papers, letters and news.
Experience Required Minimum of 3 years of experience in international or Brussels-based public affairs work (corporate, consultancy, NGO, trade association, EU institutions).
Education Master's degree in a relevant field, such as political science.
Languages Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and another EU language. Basic knowledge of Italian is a plus.
Technical Skills Experience with EU institutions and processes.
Strong understanding of EU legislative process and the EU institutions.
Will be considered as a strong plus:
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory landscape.
Experience with stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
Proficiency in EU data protection regulations.
Soft Skills Analytical skills.
Emotional and social intelligence.
What we offer
You would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment. In Chiesi we firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset , that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development. Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular attention to the quality of our working environment and to collective well-being.
We want our people to come to work happy every day , and we know how important it is to find the right work-life balance in order to be able to give our best. That is why we offer flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance service for foreign colleagues and many other people-care services.
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