Current Openings

There are currently more than 500,000 medical technologies available which share one common purpose: improving, extending and transforming people’s lives. MedTech Europe, the European trade association representing the medical technology industries from diagnosis to cure, is currently recruiting an Officer to join its new Sustainability and Environment department.

• Do you believe in business with a purpose and the transformative power of innovative technologies?
• Do you have a growth mindset and are interested in diving deep on EU sustainability and environmental policy files as part of a dynamic team working with the world’s leading medtech companies and the EU institutions?
• Are you eager to advance the sustainability of healthcare systems at the crossroad of the digital and green transitions and contribute to our net zero future?

Then look no further, discover the fascinating world of medical technologies and file your application for joining MedTech Europe’s Sustainability and Environment team as Officer.

Key responsibilities and activities

• Gather, analyse and disseminate EU sustainability and environmental policy intelligence to medical technology companies and national association members, especially in the area of EU waste policies and the Circular Economy of the European Green Deal
• Assist in analysing EU sustainability and environmental policy developments and in crafting proactive advocacy and outreach programmes
• Develop MedTech Europe position papers and policy communications, such as responses to public consultations, own initiative policy papers, advocacy documents, policy updates, summary reports, presentations, briefings or factsheets etc.
• Manage expert groups in the field and continuously communicate and engage with members, including preparing meetings, drafting minutes, providing issue reports or responding to members’ inquiries and specific information needs
• Contribute to developing MedTech Europe’s advocacy programme, engagement strategies, outreach activities and own initiative campaigns on sustainability and environment
• Support the day-to-day activities of the sustainability and environment team, such as organising meetings, drafting newsletter content or updating the members’ service areas – extranet, etc.

The Officer reports to the Director Sustainability and Environment and together with the team contributes to making innovative healthcare available to more people while helping healthcare systems move towards a sustainable path.

Required qualifications

• University degree in either European Studies, Law, Political Science, Healthcare Economics, Environmental Sciences or a closely related field
• At least two years of professional experience in EU sustainability policy and public affairs, especially on EU waste policy initiatives, such as the EU Batteries or Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations and other EU Green Deal Circular Economy initiatives; prior experience in the EU institutions or an EU trade association is an asset
• Excellent understanding of the functioning of the EU and its policy making process
• Fluency in English
• Excellent command of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and proficiency in other IT tools, such as Teams, Zoom, Webex, One Note etc.
• Eligible to work in Belgium

Desired skills and capabilities

• Strong analytical thinking, advanced research skills and commitment to excellence
• Ability to gather and present complex information from multiple sources in a concise and easy-to-understand way while paying attention to detail
• Energetic and enthusiastic team player with proactive hands-on attitude, empathy and eagerness to further learn and grow
• Confidence in managing stakeholders in a multicultural environment
• A passion for healthcare technology and sustainability
• Strong organisational and time management skills

What we offer

• A permanent full-time work contract (39h/week) under Belgium law
• Competitive salary package, including benefits such as lunch vouchers, pension plan, full medical plan, reimbursement of public transport, mobile phone subscription
• Dynamic and supportive team with amazing colleagues and regular team socials
• Modern offices situated in the heart of the European district of Brussels
• Possibility of homeworking 2 days/week
• Opportunities for training and personal development

How to apply

Please send your CV and motivation letter as soon as possible but no lather than 30 September 2023 to Sigrid Linher, Director Sustainability and Environment at [email protected]. You are requested to mention “Officer Sustainability and Environment” in the email subject line and indicating your earliest possible starting date in the cover letter.

Early applications are encouraged as applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and suitable candidates might be contacted before this deadline.

About MedTech Europe

MedTech Europe is the European trade association for the medical technology industry including diagnostics, medical devices and digital health. MedTech Europe’s mission is to make innovative medical technology available to more people, while helping healthcare systems move towards a sustainable path. Our members are national, European and multinational companies as well as a network of national medical technology associations who research, develop, manufacture, distribute and supply health-related technologies, services and solutions. Find more information at http://www.medtecheurope.org/

MedTech Europe is an equal opportunity employer.

There are more than 500,000 medical technologies currently available, and they all share a common purpose: improving, extending, and transforming people’s lives.

• Are you passionate about analysing the latest trends of one of the most innovative industries in Europe?
• Do you wish to contribute to the creation of ‘gold standard’ data insights?
• Are you curious to work together with over 100 leading Medical Technology companies of the world?
• Would you describe yourself as equally left- and right-brained personality?

If your answer to these questions is YES, then there is a unique opportunity by MedTech Europe, the European trade association representing the medical technology industries. We are currently looking for an Officer Market Data to join our Market Data department.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Create and distribute global market intelligence tools and reports to medical technology companies.
  
• Coordinate, implement and maintain an effective market data reporting process.
• Support market intelligence insights both written and as part of public presentations.
• Suggest project improvements.
• Support the work of the market data working groups.
• Organise meetings and foster daily communication with multiple project partners from different world regions.
• Ensure projects’ compliance with competition legislation.

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in either economics, finance, statistics, mathematics, computer sciences or close related field.
• Up to 3 years of experience in an analytical and/or project management position where the application of essential business metrics and methods of statistical analysis are used. Prior experience in a market research function for related industry or trade association is a plus.
• Highest proficiency in and strong affinity with MS Excel is required. Experience with business intelligence and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.), VBA for Excel, Python, SQL, Azure or other database programs is a considerable advantage.
• Fluency in English.

Desired skills and capabilities

• Analytical thinking, advanced research skills and commitment to excellence.
• Meticulous/eye for details and for quantitative and qualitative anomalies.
• Ability to research and handle data from multiple sources, and to report results of analysis both written and as part of public presentation.
• Resourceful approach to problem-solving and ability to propose creative solutions.
• Confidence in managing stakeholders in multicultural environment.
• Persuasive communication with members, co-workers, and various business contacts in a professional manner.
• Fascination with business storytelling and data visualisation.
• Energetic and enthusiastic team player.
• Proactive self-starter who can work with minimum supervision.

 What we offer 

• Permanent full-time contract (39h/week);
• Competitive salary package including benefits such as lunch vouchers, pension plan, full medical plan, reimbursement of public transport, mobile phone subscription.
• Dynamic and supportive team with amazing colleagues and regular team socials.
• Modern office situated in the heart of the European district of Brussels.
• Possibility of homeworking 2 days/week.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter to Georgiy Bogdanov, Manager Market Data at [email protected]. Please send the relevant documents in a PDF format (other formats will not be accepted). Deadline for submission is 8 September.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and suitable candidates might be contacted before this deadline, so early application submission is recommended.

About MedTech Europe

MedTech Europe is the European trade association for the medical technology industry including diagnostics, medical devices and digital health. MedTech Europe’s mission is to make innovative medical technology available to more people, while helping healthcare systems move towards a sustainable path. Our members are national, European and multinational companies as well as a network of national medical technology associations who research, develop, manufacture, distribute and supply health-related technologies, services and solutions.

For more information, please visit: http://www.medtecheurope.org/

MedTech Europe is an equal opportunity employer.

MedTech Europe is looking for an intern to support its Sustainability and Environment team. The internship offers the unique opportunity to gather hands on experience with the EU’s sustainability agenda and the functioning of the main European trade association representing the views of the medical technology industry in Brussels at the crossroad of the green and digital transitions. The successful candidate will contribute to making innovative healthcare available to more people while helping healthcare systems move towards a more sustainable path.

Role and responsibilities

• Monitor developments on EU sustainability and environmental policies affecting the medical technology sector, as well as upcoming meetings of the EU institutions (e.g. EU initiatives, EU and other media websites, case law)
• Prepare summaries and policy documents for key regulations of interest, as well as briefings, factsheets, reports and meeting minutes for internal use and for members on EU Green Deal topics, such as the Circular Economy, EU waste and product regulations, clean energy or climate and wider sustainability initiatives.
• Support the day-to-day activities of the sustainability team (organising, preparing and following up meetings, drafting newsletter contents, updating members’ areas – extranet, etc.)

Profile:

• Holds a university degree in European Studies, Law, Political Science, Healthcare Economics or Environmental Sciences, with knowledge of the EU policy framework;
• Has a general understanding of the functioning of the EU Institutions and strong interest in sustainability;
• Is fluent in both written and spoken English; any other EU language is an asset;
• Is eager to learn and receive feedback; has a proactive mindset
• Is a team player and collaborates well in a dynamic, international work environment
• Has excellent research and drafting skills;
• Is well-organised and pays attention to detail;
• Has excellent command of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook;
• Is eligible to work as a trainee in Belgium.

Conditions:

• Duration: 12 months full-time (39 hours a week)
• Application deadline: 29 September 2023. Early applications are encouraged as applicants will be assessed on a rolling basis.
• Starting date: as soon as possible
• Remuneration: Convention d’immersion professionnelle (CIP)
• Reporting to: Director Sustainability & Environment
• This internship is only applicable for candidates who hold a diploma and are not linked to any internship with a university.

 Application process:

• Please send a CV and a cover letter to Sigrid Linher at [email protected] mentioning “Internship Sustainability and Environment” in the email subject line.
• Deadline for application is 29 September. Early applications are encouraged as applicants will be assessed on a rolling basis.

About MedTech Europe

MedTech Europe is the European trade association for the medical technology industry including diagnostics, medical devices and digital health. Our members are national, European and multinational companies as well as a network of national medical technology associations who research, develop, manufacture, distribute and supply health-related technologies, services and solutions. For more information, please visit our website.

MedTech Europe is an equal opportunity employer.