Manager Digital Health - AI

About the Job

More than 33,000 companies in Europe produce more than 500,000 medical technologies that share a common purpose: improving, extending and transforming people’s lives.

With more than 14,000 patents filed annually, the medical technology industry is the most innovative industry in Europe.

Digitalisation is changing the way healthcare is delivered, making it better, safer and more effective.

Recent years have seen a number of policy initiatives, many emanating from Brussels, that are paving the way for better use of connected health technologies and data.

Responsibilities

Reports to: Alexander Olbrechts

The Manager Digital Health – AI will drive the activities of MedTech Europe on AI policy, support the wider Digital Health Team at MedTech Europe and complement the execution of MedTech Europe’s digital health strategy.

• Lead the work of MedTech Europe on files related to the intersection between digital health, the Medical Devices Regulations (IVDR & MDR) and AI, focusing on the relevant legislative proposal, EU AI Act. This includes:
• Monitoring and engaging on behalf of industry on the implementation of the EU AI Act
• Building and maintaining key relationships with EU institutional stakeholders, including within the European Commission, Council of the EU and the European Parliament
• Developing the industry’s input to consultation activities
• Supporting industry engagement with other AI files and initiatives, reinforcing the medical technology industry’s voice in shaping the inetgartion of AI in healthcare systems
• Representation of MedTech Europe at meetings with key stakeholders (incl. MEPs, Attachés among others) and at events
• Drafting of briefings for the Director Digital Health and other senior MedTech Europe colleagues
• Leading the activities of the MedTech Europe AI Working Group and supporting the members during associated committee and working group meetings, as well as other ad hoc meetings
• Provide further assistance as required, such as carrying out administrative tasks for meetings with key stakeholders (invitations, follow- ups)

Must- haves- - Bachelor degree or higher in humanities, public policy, social/political sciences, European Studies, IT, economics, law, or other relevant fields

• 5- 7 years work experience in a similar role
• Fluency in oral and written English
• Familiarity with the EU healthcare landscape, legislative processes, preferably experience with regulatory/legal/advocacy in the field of MedTech and/or digital
• Particular familiarity with EU AI policy, including the EU AI Act
• Analytical mindset, ability to carry out research and present results effectively both in written and orally
• Reactiveness, ability to work independently and proven experience in taking responsibility and initiative
• Communication skills (orally/verbally)
• Eye for detail, ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, and a positive outlook
• IT savviness, including competence in standard Windows and MS Office applications
• Interest in medical technologies/healthcare and digital health

Nice- to- haves- - Fluency in other official EU languages, particularly French and/or German

• Experience with policy monitoring and briefing skills
• Experience in EU or national government institutions
• Understanding of AI technologies and solutions and their impact on the medical technology industry and healthcare more broadly
• An established network in the EU bubble, particularly on AI or digital policy
• Soft Skills: Intellectually Agile, Decisive, Organised, Clear, Enthusiastic, Dynamic, Ambitious, Consensus building (without compromising), Curious (eager to learn), Visionary, etc.

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
• Be a representative of a well- established and innovative European industry
• Opportunity to be a member of a motivated, dynamic and international team
• Opportunity for trainings and personal development
• Possibility of homeworking 2 days/week

Application instructions

candidates should send a CV in English and a motivation letter to Lucie Turkova, Manager HR ([email protected]) with the Subject: Application – Manager Digital Health – AI.

Deadline: September 12, 2025