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Job Description:

The Head of Public Affairs function is crucial to: Shape and influence regulatory frameworks that benefit our members; Remove barriers to innovation in healthcare delivery; Transform how healthcare and insurance work together; Drive flagship projects to improve our health offering, AI regulation, and health data access. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare while working at the intersection of technology, insurance, and public policy in one of Europe's most complex regulatory environments. We're looking for someone who can autonomously drive change and navigate Belgium's multilayered regulatory landscape while maintaining Alan's mission-driven approach. The focus should be Belgium first, with natural involvement in European-level projects impacting Alan's expansion across Europe.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead flagship regulatory projects enabling Alan to expand our health partner value proposal
  • Help define a truly user-centric future for healthcare
  • Navigate complex legislative and regulatory processes
  • Identify and push for meaningful regulatory changes
  • Build and execute strategic policy roadmaps
  • Build and maintain relationships with Belgian federal and regional health ministers, parliamentary health committees, and key civil servants
  • Engage with Belgian healthcare federations, medical associations, and digital health stakeholders
  • Represent Alan's interests in Belgian healthcare policy discussions and regulatory consultations
  • Create strategic partnerships with Belgian healthcare institutions and innovation hubs
  • Translate complex Belgian healthcare policies into actionable business strategies for Alan
  • Prepare Alan leadership for engagement with Belgian media, politicians, and regulatory bodies
  • Connect Alan's healthcare initiatives to Belgium's broader social security and economic policies
  • Support internal teams in understanding Belgian regulatory requirements and compliance obligations
  • Identify opportunities for Alan to influence Belgian healthcare policy in our favor

Requirements:

  • Experience in public affairs (7 to 10 years)
  • Background in Minister’s staff with Health/Social expertise, Head of Public Affairs in healthcare/insurance companies, Senior position in Central administration or public entities, Parliamentary assistance, or Public Affairs consultancy with private sector experience
  • Expertise in health, insurance and social protection systems
  • Mastering of legislative and regulatory processes
  • Strategic thinking and synthesis/simplification capabilities
  • Existing public/professional network
  • Project management and autonomous work capabilities
  • Understanding of technology and its regulatory implications
  • Appetite for a high intensity and fast-pace working environment
  • Willingness to challenge status quo
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Very good written and verbal communication skills
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Rigour of reasoning and attention to detail
  • Native-level French and/or Dutch
  • Professional fluency in English (spoken and written)
What we offer:
  • Fair rewards with generous equity packages
  • Flexible Office with amazing HQ in Paris, sponsored co-working hubs in Ghent Brussels or Antwerp, or full-remote experience with home office equipment sponsorship
  • All the tools you need: Macbook Pro, keyboard, laptop stand, monitor, and Bose noise-canceling headphones
  • Flexible vacation policy and flexible working hours
  • Delightful healthcare insurance: Extremely comprehensive health insurance - 100% of the contribution covered by Alan for you and your family
  • Transport: Green mobility budget (for Senior level Alaners)
  • Learning & Training opportunities: flexible Training policy, free books and budget to attend and speak at conferences
  • Parental leave: Extended parental leave for all new parents

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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