Description

In this role, you will lead the development of oncology-focused public affairs and communication strategies across Europe, engaging with key stakeholders and shaping policies to enhance cancer care. Your work will involve building relationships with media, ensuring consistent messaging, and fostering a culture of advocacy and transparency within the organization.

Requirements

• •Degree in Law, Communications, Political Science, Public Health, Life Sciences, or related fields
• •Excellent leadership, influence, and teamwork mindset
• •Strong ability to develop and deliver impactful Communications, Public Affairs and Policy Advocacy campaigns
• •Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including storytelling and policy translation for lay audiences
• •Skilled in managing complex stakeholder environments and partnerships
• •Minimum 15 years in Communications, Public Affairs and Policy Advocacy, preferably in oncology or rare diseases
• •Deep understanding of the European healthcare policy and oncology landscape, with strong networks across institutions, cancer alliances, and advocacy groups
• •Proven track record of engaging with patient organizations, industry associations, and policymakers to deliver tangible policy and access outcomes
• •Experience in launching new oncology medicines and shaping policy to enable faster patient access
• •Familiarity with reimbursement, HTA processes, and access barriers in oncology
• •Strong track record of managing teams across multiple European countries
• •Fluent in English, other languages are considered advantageous

Tasks

• •Map and assess the evolving oncology policy environment in Europe
• •Monitor EU legislative processes and assess their impact on business
• •Identify opportunities and risks to shape cancer care policy and access
• •Act as the primary contact for European health policy stakeholders
• •Develop company positions for representation in trade and industry associations
• •Design and implement comprehensive communications and advocacy strategies for oncology
• •Lead engagement with European institutions on cancer-related policy issues
• •Shape narratives on cancer policy and innovation in European media
• •Develop visibility strategies for senior executives aligned with corporate priorities
• •Build and maintain relationships with top-tier European and trade media
• •Oversee media communications, including crisis management
• •Ensure internal messaging aligns with external priorities
• •Collaborate with leadership to communicate key policy milestones internally
• •Drive a culture of transparency and inclusion with HR and corporate functions
• •Develop internal campaigns to celebrate organizational achievements
• •Partner with country teams for consistent execution of advocacy strategies
• •Create best practice toolkits and training for local advocacy capacity
• •Develop digital and media engagement strategies for advocacy
• •Foster cross-country learning on oncology policy initiatives
• •Promote ethical stakeholder collaboration across markets
• •Serve as a core member of global and regional oncology teams
• •Align European messaging with corporate narrative and media relations
• •Provide counsel on public affairs and communications to business leaders
• •Support corporate reputation management initiatives in oncology
• •Ensure European communications reinforce the global corporate narrative
• •Provide insights on advocacy trends to enrich the global narrative
• •Ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels in Europe
• •Coordinate with global teams for executive visibility at international platforms
• •Collaborate on spokesperson strategy and region-specific media plans
• •Align internal communications in Europe with global messaging