Director, International Government Affairs - Remote

Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed-to protect life.

JOB SUMMARY 

Reporting to the Head of International Government Affairs, this strategic role will lead European Union advocacy efforts for Emergent BioSolutions, serving as a key ambassador to influential stakeholders. You’ll cultivate high-impact relationships and drive engagement with key external stakeholders, including the European Commission, foreign governments, U.S. overseas representatives and third parties, shaping policy and advancing Emergent’s global mission. 

As a leader in international public policy, you’ll manage political initiatives with an emphasis on EU Institutions, while ensuring compliance with relevant ethics laws in the countries where Emergent engages in Government Affairs work, whether directly or through third parties. 

Based in the Netherlands or Ireland, this remote-based role requires frequent travel to Brussels and close collaboration with cross-functional teams throughout our global organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead and coordinate the development of European government affairs initiatives and strategy ensuring an overall focus on the organization's core objectives, goals, and plans. This includes managing a team of Europe-based consultants.
• Lead and coordinate the European lobbying efforts and strategies in close cooperation with the Head of International Government Affairs and other senior management as appropriate.
• Establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with relevant EU Institutions and other European Institutional Bodies.
• Establish, develop and maintain strong relationships with Members of Parliaments and governments (EU (and National)).
• Execute on the Company's position, strategies, and advocacy materials by working closely with Public Affairs, Legal, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Products Business, and Communications.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in International Relations and Political Science.
• 7-10+ years of experience in Government Relations.
• A deep knowledge of the European institutional and Member State government landscape, legislative processes, and ethics laws. Knowledge of other European governmental processes would be a bonus.
• Experience working in politics and/or corporate government affairs.
• Ability to work fluently in English, both written and oral. Additional European languages would be an asset. 
• Ability to work collaboratively across the organization.
• Self-motivated, independent self-starter.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to synthesize political and legislative issues to policymakers and the public.
• Superior organizational skills with attention to detail; ability to coordinate multiple projects including action items, timelines, and budgets.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

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