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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