Secretary General

COCIR

About the Organisation

COCIR is the European Trade Association representing the medical imaging, radiotherapy, health ICT, and electromedical industries. Founded in 1959, this organization is a non-profit association headquartered in Brussels (Belgium). COCIR’s focus is to represent the interest of the industry in the sector with European institutions and policymakers and to strive for a global level playing field for the medical device industry in the interest of public health. COCIR is active in areas like regulatory, technical (including product safety and security), market intelligence, sustainability, standardization, research and innovation, international, and legal. COCIR is also a founding member of DITTA, the Global Diagnostic Imaging, Healthcare IT and Radiation Therapy Trade Association.

About the role

Secretary-General of the European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical, and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) holds a pivotal leadership role, overseeing both strategic and operational facets of the association. 

Responsibilities

• External representation and stakeholder management: Develop a focused strategic agenda for COCIR in consultation with the Board to ensure it delivers effective policy advocacy (e.g. EU MDR, EHDS, AI Act, ROHS), member participation in EU’s Innovative Health Initiative projects, and quality market intelligence;
• Trade association operational responsibilities: Day-to-day operations of the trade association, which includes guiding a small but dedicated team and running the office and its core financial and operational processes. The COCIR secretariat is undergoing a substantial transformation, hence particular attention is required for the completion, coaching and shaping of an effective team;
• Governance processes: Organise meetings of the General Assembly and the COCIR Board and ensure the membership meetings such as in the working groups are convened effectively and efficiently;
• Membership relations: Maintain excellent relations with the approximately 40 corporate and National Trade Association members. Furthermore, develop a plan to expand the current membership base.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

• At least 10 years of experience in the management of industry trade associations, with a strong preference for the medical devices sector. A strong network in the medical device industry as well as in EU and international institutions is a major asset;
• Experience leading a team - Outgoing personality, self-motivated, results-oriented, inspiring, and solid team-building leadership skills are required;
• Comfortable speaking in public and in front of large audiences and with high-ranking officials in both industry and public policy;
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with a good command of at least one EU language, preferably French;

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree

Compensation & Benefits

• Attractive Benefits Package
• Other Benefits

Conditions of employment

• You need to be eligible to work in the Belgium

Working locations

• Brussels office with occasional travel required

How to apply

• Send an email to [email protected] with a CV and a cover letter by 8th March 2025 at 5 PM

Interviews

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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