Senior Research Analyst, E.U.

POLITICO

Brussels, Belgium

About the job

POLITICO is seeking a Senior Research Analyst in Brussels to help lead part of its regulatory intelligence and information services product, AgencyIQ. Since its founding in early 2020, AgencyIQ has quickly become the premier source of regulatory intelligence and analysis for life sciences professionals and is relied upon by many of the top companies, trade groups, law firms and advocacy groups in the life sciences industry.

As a subject matter expert in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical regulation related to the European Medicines Agency, the Senior Research Analyst will be responsible for analyzing the relevance of regulatory changes and developments, articulating the type and degree of impact on life sciences companies, and providing context to an audience of knowledgeable regulatory intelligence professionals.

The Senior Research Analyst will join a team of experienced researchers responsible for producing a mix of daily content, in-depth research, weekly insights, directed deliverables and presentations.

The role will be part of a team examining the impact of global life sciences regulations and policy on the pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology and life sciences sectors.

As a member of the AgencyIQ team, the Senior Research Analyst will report to the Executive Director, Regulatory Policy and Intelligence, based in the US.

What You’ll Do

The job of the Senior Research Analyst is to serve as a subject matter expert on matters of pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical regulation. While you will have a range of responsibilities, on most days you will:

Complete daily and/or weekly analyses of regulatory developments, including new regulations, guidance documents, policies, announcements, meetings, or trends;
Assist with the production of AgencyIQ’s European regulatory newsletter, EMA Today;
Interact with AgencyIQ subscribers to help answer ad hoc questions.

On an as-needed basis, you may also be asked to:

Help develop presentations for AgencyIQ subscribers and potential subscribers;
Develop, maintain and analyze specific research data sets;
Keep track of emerging regulatory developments and assist colleagues with research projects;
Help review research authored by your colleagues.

What You'll Need

This role involves research, analysis and writing in a deadline-driven environment. Our goal is to provide our subscribers with timely, insightful analysis of new regulatory developments.

The ideal candidate will have an affinity for writing – efficiently and effectively, and for a business or policy audience – paired with a knowledge of (and passion for) regulation and regulatory policy.

The Ideal Candidate Will Also

Have previous experience analyzing pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical regulations, guidance and policies from the European Commission, European Medicines Agency and European National Competent Authorities for an executive audience:
- In particular, we’re looking for someone with experience analyzing all or most of the following: guidelines and reflection/concept papers from EMA and other bodies; white papers and policy documents; news announcements; regulatory meetings; and EU regulations and directives as well as ongoing legislative developments in the EU Parliament, Commission and Council.
Have prior experience writing about regulatory developments in a deadline-driven environment for an executive or industry audience (e.g., for an internal company newsletter or for externally facing publications);
Have 3+ years of prior work experience related to regulatory affairs (e.g., working for a company, trade group, regulator, or professional services company);
Have experience, or be comfortable with, writing neutral, non-partisan, objective analysis;
Find enjoyment in reading, analyzing, writing, speaking and learning about challenging regulatory topics;
Have an attention to detail and accuracy;
Enjoy working in a collaborative, friendly, international environment.

While Not Required, You Might Stand Out If You

Have an advanced degree related to policy analysis or science (PhD, MPH, MS, LLM, JD, etc.);
Hold a certificate in regulation such as the Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC);
Are fluent (or at least proficient reading knowledge) in German and/or French;
Have working knowledge of other regulatory systems or regulatory domains (such as medical devices and diagnostics, etc.) or geographies (such as the U.S.);
Have prior experience working with data research tools such as Tableau.

We Value Our People

Our benefits package is built for you, and includes:

Hybrid work: Whether you love company and enjoy collaborating with colleagues in person or want some time alone at home to get some deep work done;
Work from abroad days: Fancy a workday from atop a mountain resort, or want to work from your parent’s dining room table around the holidays? POLITICO offers the opportunity to work from abroad for a limited period each year;
Health and Wellness: Across the different cities where we have offices, we offer various initiatives that contribute to your well-being;
Transportation: Say goodbye to traffic jams and hello to smooth commutes. POLITICO partially covers public transportation costs;
Personal and Professional Growth: From dedicated trainings to regular career chats, with our Grow@POLITICO program, we put your professional development and growth first.

About POLITICO

POLITICO is a global news and information company at the intersection of politics and policy. It is the essential online, mobile and print destination for the most influential people in the world. With publications based in Washington, D.C., New York, London, Paris, and Brussels, POLITICO boasts an enormous roster of the most talented reporters and editors in the world.

Equal Opportunity

It is POLITICO's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, age or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.

Application Instructions & Further Details

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a CV and motivation letter in English outlining why you’re right for this role. Please note that due to the nature of this being for a transatlantic team, by submitting your application you agree to it being shared with persons based in the USA.

Questions? Contact recruitment@politico.eu. Please apply, however, via the Apply Now button.

Employment level: Full-time
Type of role: Specialist

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