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- Grade
- Not specified
- Contract
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- Basic salary estimate
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- Deadline
- October 26, 2026 at 12:59 AM · Europe/Brussels
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
Radar brief
CEPS seeks a Head of Unit to lead research and policy engagement on European and global health, the pharmaceutical sector, and biotechnology. The strongest stated requirement is a PhD in a relevant discipline, with exceptional consideration for candidates without a PhD but with significant comparable research experience.
The role matters because it contributes to CEPS’ mission of providing independent, evidence-based policy analysis and recommendations to European and international decisionmakers.
What you would do
- Lead, support and supervise a team, addressing recruitment needs, fostering well-being, and ensuring a collaborative work environment.
- Secure sustainable funding through diverse sources, including client-based projects, foundation grants, and research programmes.
- Manage the unit’s budget and resources to ensure financial sustainability and effective project execution, in collaboration with the Director of Finance and Administration.
- Allocate human resources efficiently to projects, balancing deadlines and quality standards.
- Oversee performance management, including recommendations for promotion and salary adjustments, and contract renewals.
- Define and lead the unit’s research agenda, delivering high-quality research.
- Ensure a steady flow of research outputs, including op-eds, policy briefs, and other publications, while contributing to communication activities like podcasts and events.
- Maintain the quality and relevance of research conducted by team members, ensuring alignment with CEPS’ objectives.
Eligibility snapshot
Must have
- PhD in economics, political science, public policy, international relations, law, public health, innovation studies, science and technology studies, engineering, or another relevant discipline; exceptional consideration for candidates without a PhD but with significant comparable research experience.
- Minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience in research, policy analysis, public administration, international organisations, consulting, industry or related fields.
- Recognised expertise in at least one of the following areas: European and global health policy and governance, pharmaceutical policy, biotechnology policy, and governance of emerging health technologies.
- Strong record of publications and policy-relevant analytical work.
- Experience leading complex research projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong understanding of European policymaking and governance.
- Experience engaging with senior policymakers, regulators, business leaders, researchers and other stakeholders.
- Proven track record in acquiring externally funded research projects, building partnerships and developing research networks.
Advantageous
- Knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
- Relevant experience in managing and leading a team.
- Combine intellectual excellence with a strong commitment to policy impact.
- Capable of identifying emerging policy challenges and developing innovative research agendas.
- Can connect developments in technology, innovation, health, industry, competitiveness and geopolitics into coherent policy analysis.
- Entrepreneurial and able to build new activities, partnerships and funding opportunities.
- Effective leader, mentor and team player.
- Comfortable working across disciplines and engaging with diverse stakeholder communities.
Source notice
CEPS is seeking an outstanding Head of Unit to strengthen its research and policy engagement activities on European and global health, the pharmaceutical sector, and biotechnology. The successful candidate will contribute to CEPS’ mission providing independent, evidence-based policy analysis and recommendations to…
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