Public Affairs and Communications Manager – UK/Benelux

The Public Affairs and Communications Manager for UK/Benelux is a key role in helping to create a positive external environment where advocacy for automated insulin delivery (AID) technology drives its increased adoption and thereby better outcomes and quality of life for people with diabetes.

This position is key to Insulet's ambition to increase the use of AID technology and, within that, the role played by the company's Omnipod products.

The role is oriented towards policymakers and influencers in the UK and Benelux and includes attention to media channels where these can have an impact on advocacy and policy. T

The focus of the role is on leadership, policy advocacy and on advice and insight. This is an important and exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company, to help people with diabetes realise the gains of technological innovation and to make a mark as leading policy change. 
 

Responsibilities

•    Help shape public affairs strategies that enhance Insulet's position as a market leader and help execute such strategies, including through managing  any agencies or that Insulet commissions to advance it goals

•    Cultivate and sustain high-impact relationships with policy makers and influencers and ensure that Insulet's understanding of the influencer and stakeholder network remains fresh and dynamic 

•    Help develop and maintain coalitions that advance shared policy objectives and strengthen Insulet's ability to influence

•    Represent Insulet with industry associations and in other fora where so directed by the Head of Market Access for UK/Benelux

•    Develop and deliver compelling policy and advocacy communications including messaging frameworks, briefs, position papers, and advocacy strategies tailored to diverse audiences

•    Identify opportunities to advance Insulet's positions and messaging with the media and in social media and work with the necessary internal stakeholders to ensure that such communication is delivered compellingly, compliantly and with impact at the right time 

Required Qualifications:

Skills and Attributes
You will have a strong understanding of health and digital health policy, NHS funding and reimbursement, regulatory frameworks, and the political process the UK. 
Similar knowledge in the Netherlands and/or Belgium would be desirable. 

Relevant experience gained working within the public affairs field, ideally within the healthcare sector, including med tech or pharma, or in a consultancy role 

Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, policy and public affairs campaigns
Excellent communication and advocacy skills, matched by confidence in public settings and an ability to simplify technical concepts for varied audiences

Experience in creating high-quality content for media audiences and for managing media relations

Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of one or more languages spoken in the Benelux region would be an advantage
 
Education and Experience
Degree-level education in politics, public or health policy, health economics,  communications or in one of the life sciences

Relevant experience in public affairs, policy, or government relations, at least some of which should have been in the healthcare, pharmaceutical or medical device sectors

Experience working with national policy-making bodies and/or policy influencers such as in Parliament, with patient organizations or trade associations
 
Travel
The incumbent should also expect to travel on a regular basis to the Benelux region as well as occasional travel elsewhere.

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Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet's flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit and

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