• Monitoring of EU health, pharmaceutical and life sciences policy developments
• Policy research and analysis on EU legislative and regulatory files
• Drafting of briefings, summaries and internal notes
• Preparation of stakeholder meetings and events
• Mapping of policy stakeholders and institutional processes
• Coordination and organisational support for public affairs activities
• General support to the European Policy & Government Affairs team.

• We are looking for motivated graduates with strong analytical and writing skills and a genuine interest in EU health policy.
• EU national or work permit holder as the traineeship is in Brussels, Belgium
• Perfect command of English; additional EU language skills are an asset
• Strong analytical and planning skills
• Demonstrable interest in EU health policy
• Advanced research and writing skills, including the ability to summarise issues quickly and accurately
• Ability to work in a team, whilst at the same time carrying out own tasks independently and to agreed deadlines
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, ability to work under tight deadlines in an international environment
• Proficient with IT and new media tools.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in EU policy, public affairs, or health or pharmaceutical sectors is considered a strong asset.
• Previous experience/traineeship in one of the European Institutions – especially in DG SANTE or working for MEPs in the Parliament’s ENVI/SANT/ITRE Committee
• A Master’s degree in EU affairs, public policy, law, political science, public health, economics, pharmaceutical science or similar
• Understanding of EU legislative processes.