David Desmet

Background

About David Desmet

Skills/experience- Academic level but 100% autodidact and self-made with respect to my consultancy and medical editorial activities in an atypical (but not less interesting) career path - Proven track record of more than 25 years experience as a consultant and a medical editorial professional - Proven experience of working on (global) communications programs in healthcare, consumer health, medical devices and biotech. Developing and implementing external and internal communication plans of corporate clients, public institutions and medical societies - First class understanding of the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry, its internal structures/functioning and business model as well as the key current policies and sensitivities impacting the healthcare and pharmaceutical sector such as access and R&D. Gathering, assessing and delivering intelligence on political developments and emerging trends. Advising clients on the implications of legislative and other policy developments and developing advocacy strategies - Born networker with strong contacts at Brussels, national and European level throughout the healthcare ecosystem. Continuously building, sustaining and expanding my network of business, policy and political contacts that can be activated in response to specific access opportunities and risks. Able to influence in a proactive, objective and diplomatic manner - Understanding how to engage, mobilize and effectively work with government bodies, medical-scientific societies, industry organizations and patient communities to build trust and support by identifying mutual interests and agendas. Familiarity with medical societies and their specific ecosystem - Native/bilingual in Dutch and French. Perfect command of spoken and written English. Good oral and written skills in German. Basic knowledge of Spanish. Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills My personality: 100% autodidact and self-made, rigorous, assertive, flexible, ambitious, agile, proactive, curious, positive attitude in life, sense of humour, discrete and not afraid to fail Spare time: reading, traveling, walking and cycling, spending time with family/friends Available for- Interim-management, short- and long-term projects in consultancy or medical editorial assignments in Belgium, EU in a preferably international environment -'Permanent' positions (2 to 3 days/week) in Belgium or EU - Partnership/shareholder ship public affairs and communication company in Belgium, EMEA, US or Asia, working in healthcare -(Medical) translations French/English to Dutch