Director of Technical & Regulatory Affairs

Director of Technical & Regulatory Affairs

COCIR – European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry

Brussels, Belgium

COCIR is looking for a Director of Technical & Regulatory Affairs!

COCIR (Comite Europeen de Coordination des Industries Radiologiques Electromedicales et d’informatique de Sante) is the European Trade Association representing the medical imaging, radiotherapy, and health ICT industries. Founded in 1959, COCIR is a non-profit association headquartered in Brussels (Belgium) with a China Desk in Beijing.

We envision personalized and sustainable care that benefits patients, health professionals and healthcare systems. Our industry delivers innovative, data-driven, and safe diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy, and digital health solutions.

COCIR advises on the development of a new regulatory framework for medical devices and sustainability provisions to ensure these are fit-for purpose without creating unnecessary burdens.

We are looking for a purpose driven and resilient senior professional with a passion for healthcare and regulatory affairs. The Director will play a central role in advancing the COCIR strategic priority of Technical Regulatory Affairs, i.e. having a fit-for-purpose European framework for medical devices safeguarding patient safety.

The position includes representation to European institutions and stakeholders, keeping oversight of the legal and policy landscape of medical devices and coordination of COCIR technical & regulatory affairs activities.

This position is full time and based in Brussels.

The Director is responsible for the following

Representation

• Represent COCIR in external fora, such as the European Commission’s Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) and International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF);
• Represent COCIR in meetings with members of the European Parliament, Member State representatives and European Commission officials;
• Develop and execute advocacy plans to articulate COCIR positions on technical & regulatory affairs.

Oversight

• Monitor, analyse and advise about regulatory intelligence, including consultations, draft regulations and directives;
• Draft COCIR statements and position papers;
• Prepare communication.

Coordination

• Coordinate COCIR activities of the Technical and Regulatory Affairs Committee, the European Affairs Working Group, the Standardization Policy Working Group and related Expert Groups;
• Coordinate input to DITTA;
• Define priorities, track progress, and ensure effective operations in collaboration with other COCIR Working Groups outside of Technical Regulatory Affairs.

Education and Experience

• Relevant academic degree(s);
• Ten years of professional (international) experience – ideally in the medical technology sector;
• Experience in a trade association is a plus.

Profile

• Ability to understand and communicate complex legal and technical matters;
• Ability to engage diverse audiences with clarity and assertiveness;
• Highly organized with attention to detail, resilient, resourceful, adept at building consensus in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and passionate about healthcare and the medical technology sector.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter by 8 March 2025 to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to an interview.