Innovation and Advocacy Manager

Innovation and Advocacy Manager

COCIR – European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry

Brussels, Belgium

COCIR is looking for an Innovation and Advocacy Manager.

COCIR is the European Trade Association representing the medical imaging, health ICT and electromedical industries; see www.cocir.org for more information. Founded in 1959, COCIR is a non-profit association headquartered in Brussels (Belgium) with a China Desk based in Beijing since 2007.

We are seeking a highly motivated professional who has a passion for healthcare, research and innovation to fill this newly created role.

This position is full time and based in Brussels.

Expected Starting Date: The position is open to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities & Tasks

This position supports the activities of the Research, Innovation and Funding Committee at COCIR. Working with the Research & Innovation Senior Manager the main responsibilities and tasks include:

Funding and Innovation

• Actively monitor new information related to EU funding programmes, with a particular focus on programmes for research and innovation;
• Coordinate COCIR activities & positions related to research & innovation funding;
• Represent COCIR in operational discussions with partner associations and the European Commission;
• Ensure information dissemination and internal communication about funding opportunities;
• Support COCIR activities related to the Innovative Health Initiative, when necessary.

Procurement, Deployment, and Investment

• Coordinate the broader COCIR positioning and advocacy on health systems resilience and financial sustainability;
• Advocate for policies supporting the adoption of new technologies, practices and equal patient access to quality healthcare;
• Contribute to the structured dialogue on the due implementation of the EU HTA Regulation for medical devices – i.e., methodologies and data requirements for evidence generation in radiotherapy;
• Coordinate with National Trade Associations (NTAs), other COCIR Committees and the European Medical Technology Developers’ Associations.

Advocacy

• Prepare high-level meetings with external stakeholders and public events;
• Prepare communication documents such as newsletters, press releases etc.

Profile

• You are passionate about healthcare, specifically the medical technology sector, and have a strong interest in European funding programmes for research and innovation;
• You are highly organized, with high attention to detail; project management experience would be an asset;
• You have the proven ability to understand, appreciate and communicate complex legal and technical issues;
• You have previous experience related to public funding of research & innovation, ideally at European level and related to healthcare;
• You understand the environment of the European institutions as it relates to research and innovation;
• You have a master’s degree in a relevant field for this position;
• You have relevant work experience of at least 3 years;
• You are fluent in English and able to communicate in at least one other EU language;
• You are a team player with excellent networking skills;
• You understand the environment of a membership organisation; previous experience in a trade association is of added value.

Applicants for this position should submit their CV and cover letter no later than 17 May 2024 to the following email address: derecque@cocir.org.

COCIR is an equal opportunities employer.