Freelance Director Sustainability and Environment

Policy Leadership

• Lead priority sustainability and environmental policy portfolios (e.g. circular economy, waste management, decarbonisation, ESG reporting)
• Shape and drive strategic industry positions on EU Green Deal and related legislative initiatives
• Act as a key spokesperson on sustainability and environmental topics
• Promote the role of the medical technology sector in delivering sustainable healthcare systems.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain strong relationships with key EU institutions, policymakers, regulators, and sustainability stakeholders
• Lead coalition-building efforts and engagement with industry associations, cross-sector alliances, and environmental platforms

Members support

• Work with members to develop consensus positions on sustainability and environmental policy questions
• Maintain a continuous engagement with members at the technical, policy and board level.

Team leadership

• Foster a strong, purpose-driven team culture
• Support team members in their development to realise their potential
• Ensure agile and effective internal processes

Cross-Departmental Support

• Provide sustainability and environmental expertise across policy areas (e.g. regulatory, digital, market access) leading to internal alignment and consistency of messaging.
• Integrate the priorities and considerations from the ESG groups into the broader strategy of the association.

Sustainability Intelligence & Foresight

• Monitor and analyse EU policy and regulatory developments related to sustainability, environment, and ESG
• Provide forward-looking insights on emerging trends and risks affecting the sector
• Ensure effective intelligence-sharing and coordination of stakeholder insights to inform advocacy