This position is based at our Luxembourg headquarters and requires regular office presence. The EIB offers you the opportunity to live and work in a truly international and multi-cultural environment. We also offer relocation support.
The EIB, the European Union's bank is seeking to recruit for its Projects directorate (PJ), Innovation and Competitiveness Department (INCO), Life Sciences and Health Division (LSH) at its headquarters in Luxembourg, a (Senior) Health Sector Specialist/Economist.
This is a full-time position at grade 5/6 for which the EIB offers a permanent contract.
*Internal benchmark: (Senior) Sector Economist
Panel interviews are anticipated as from end of August beginning of September 2025
If you're passionate about shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences through impactful investments and partnerships, this is your chance to contribute at the highest level. At the European Investment Bank, you'll be part of a mission-driven team that blends deep sector expertise with strategic visionโevaluating and guiding projects that support innovation, sustainability, and societal resilience across Europe and beyond. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the crossroads of policy, finance, and health, collaborating with top experts and institutions to deliver real-world change.
Purpose
The Project Directorateโs (PJ) mission is to provide independent advice to the EIBโs decision makers on the sector policy to be followed and on the quality of investment projects to be financed, advising promoters on the design, preparation and implementation of their projects as well as monitoring the implementation of the investment projects. To accomplish its role, PJ is mainly staffed with sector experts (Engineers, Economists, Environmental, Climate and Social experts, Procurement experts), who work together in multi-disciplinary project teams, and in close contact with the other EIB operational services.
The Life Sciences and Health Division (LSH), part of the Innovation and Competitiveness Department (INCO) of PJ covers the health sector, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical device technology and the wider life sciences industries. This Division supports and actively contributes to the Bankโs strategy with respect to its lending program on Innovation, Digitalization and Human Capital, in line with the relevant strategic priorities of the EIB (Climate action and environmental sustainability, Digitalisation and technological innovation, Security and defence, A modern cohesion policy, Social infrastructure, High-impact global investment). The successful candidate will focus in particular on health sector projects, predominantly (but not exclusively) being implemented within the space of the European Union.
The (Senior) Health Specialist/ Economist assesses, within multi-disciplinary teams, the technical and economic viability and environmental, climate and social sustainability of investment projects related to the Health sector, in all countries where the Bank operates. These activities are performed in the context of the EIBโs due diligence process, which involves, among other activities, the review of the technical documentation received from the promoter, the preparation of an appraisal report summarizing the findings as well as other relevant documents for the internal processing of the operation. Upon approval of these projects, s/he also has an active role in the monitoring of the project until its completion. S/he would also contribute to sectoral studies, policies review and other transversal activities in her/his field of expertise, for example in relation to relevant sector related aspects.
The (Senior) Health Specialist/ Economist also contributes to or coordinates Technical Assistance assignments in his/ her area of expertise for projects approved, to be approved or within the division/ department.
You will be required to travel to project locations within and outside of the EU (normally short trips of 2-4 days, depending on the project location).
Operating Network
As a (Senior) Health Specialist or Economist, youโll be at the heart of a dynamic team driving forward strategic health initiatives. Reporting to the Head of the Life Sciences and Health Division, youโll collaborate closely with experienced professionals across the Innovation and Competitiveness (INCO) Department and the wider Projects Directorate. You will partner with external stakeholders, including private sector leaders, public authorities, and EU institutionsโyour role will be pivotal in aligning investments with broader European health and innovation goals.The ideal candidate will thrive in an autonomous role while embracing collaboration across teams, building and maintaining strong connections with external partners such as private organizations, public authorities, and EU institutions.Accountabilities
As a Health Specialist or Economist, you will play a vital role in shaping and evaluating high-impact investments in the health sector. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to influence policy, drive sustainable development, and collaborate with diverse teams across the European Investment Bank (EIB).
What You'll Be Doing
Strategic Evaluation Assess health-related projects for strategic alignment, technical soundness, financial viability, and sustainabilityโdocumenting outcomes in comprehensive appraisal reports.Policy & Sector Development Contribute to the Bank's sector policies by drafting and developing policy, methodology, and sector-specific papers within your area of expertise.Insightful Sector Updates Produce regular briefings and sector updates to inform internal stakeholders and guide strategic planning.Continuous Learning Stay on top of emerging trends, best practices, and legislative changesโsharing key insights with colleagues across the organization.Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with the Bankโs Operations Directorate to identify investment opportunities aligned with country-specific priorities and strategic goals.Project Monitoring & Support Oversee implementation phases including final evaluation and follow-up; offer hands-on support to ensure successful outcomes.Sustainability Leadership Apply and monitor EIB standards across Climate, Environmental, Social, and Procurement dimensions to uphold best-in-class governance.Technical Assistance Provision Provide guidance and support to project promoters through tailored technical assistance.Sector Representation Represent EIB at high-level forums and liaise with international partners including the European Commission and global financial institutions.Teamwide Support Support other divisions in evaluating and delivering projects that feature health components.Strategic Contribution Participate in other key sector initiatives and priority activities identified by the Bank, Directorate, Department, or Division.Qualifications
University degree (minimum an equivalent to a Bachelor) in medical, economic, technical or similar fields; a post-graduate degree at Masterโs level or equivalent in health economics, health management, public health, or another equivalent specialisation relevant for the health sector would be an asset;5 years (ideally 8 years+) of relevant professional experience in the health sector covering the main aspects of the project cycle (feasibility, design, implementation/development, management and operation) and in particular in relation to large-scale health projects and programs in at least three countries;Very good knowledge of the health sector including the global and EU policies and current trends, with particular focus on health systems organization and financing, Sustainable Development Goals and economics of health investments (economic rate of return, financial rate of return, NPV, etc.)Professional experience in providing advisory services/ technical assistance gained with a consultancy, corporate, research institute or financial institution; Professional experience working for or in Low and Middle Income Countries health sectors is an asset;Excellent writing skills and ability to conceptualise and draft sector studies, papers and policy briefings for a wider audience; Excellent knowledge of English and/or French (***), with a very good command of the other. Very good command of French would be a distinct advantage. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an asset.Competencies
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(***) Unless stated explicitly as a required qualification, a good command of French is not a pre-requisite for hire. As both English and French are however official working languages of the EIB, proficiency in both languages is a pre-requisite for your future career development. Any language clause in your contract must be fulfilled in order for you to be eligible for a promotion (either via the annual appraisal cycle or via an internal selection process). Proficiency is understood to mean the attainment of level 5 of the Inter Institutional language courses, corresponding to B1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). The Bank offers appropriate training support.
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