Heike Galbraith —
Health Policy Expert & Senior Advisor
I advise clients on
- Health Policy
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Advocacy
„Working in partnership, I empower my clients to navigate the complexities of the European healthcare landscape with confidence and impact.“
Services
I offer my clients a suite of specialised services designed to navigate the complex European healthcare landscape, whether they are navigating it for the first time or shaping it from within. In English and German.
Tailored Policy Analysis
I provide in-depth analysis of EU health policies, identifying opportunities to align my clients‘ business goals with the broader healthcare ecosystem, including policy trends, market dynamics, and societal needs. My insights empower my clients to anticipate changes, navigate complexities, and make informed decisions that benefit their organisation and the wider healthcare eco-system.
Effective Stakeholder Engagement
With a focus on building trust and collaboration, I connect my clients with key EU policymakers, officials, and other healthcare stakeholders. Together, we create initiatives that prioritise patient well-being, foster innovative partnerships, and generate long-term societal impact.
Impactful Advocacy
I design and execute advocacy strategies that place people at the heart of the conversation. By amplifying my clients‘ voice and values to EU decision-makers, I ensure their organisation is positioned to shape policies that enhance health outcomes, create value, and resonate with societal priorities. I help them lead in improving healthcare, driving innovation, and delivering meaningful results for individuals, communities, and the healthcare ecosystem as a whole.
Profile
Accomplished public affairs professional with 25 years of experience in EU health policy, stakeholder management and advocacy. My career spans corporate, non-profit, and political sectors, delivering creative solutions for complex healthcare challenges. I am passionate about centring people in healthcare initiatives, driving not only health outcomes, but also creating social and economic value. Track record in building strong stakeholder relationships and shaping policy to foster a dynamic and responsive healthcare environment.
My Commitment & Values
Working with integrity and in partnership with my clients is at the core of what I do. Listening to their needs and goals, to deliver tailored solutions that empower them to navigate the complexities of the health ecosystem with confidence and impact.
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My experience
Accomplished EU health policy expert and public affairs professional
Health Policy Expert & Senior Advisor
I am an accomplished EU health policy expert and public affairs professional with 25 years of experience in navigating the EU health eco-system, both in-house and in consultancy. My career is rooted in a deep commitment to improving health outcomes while creating social and economic value.
As a Senior Advisor, I support multinational pharmaceutical companies, multi-stakeholder coalitions, and civil society organizations in navigating EU health policy, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy. Prior to working independently, I led diverse teams and extensive client portfolios at GCI Health and DGA, where I was responsible for driving business growth and delivering strategic counsel.
I spent over 15 years in senior in-house roles at Pfizer and Gilead, leading public affairs strategies across Europe in areas such as HIV/AIDS, oncology, rare diseases, and vaccines. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I led Pfizer’s EU-level engagement around vaccination against the disease, chairing Vaccines Europe’s Public Affairs Working Group and representing the industry in high-level discussions.
I began my career in consultancy at Weber Shandwick and Burson-Marsteller, where I developed advocacy strategies that shaped healthcare environments and raised public health awareness.
Over the years, I have built strong relationships across the healthcare ecosystem, bringing together diverse stakeholders to advance shared goals. Now, as an independent advisor, I continue to craft strategies that put people at the centre of healthcare, driving better health outcomes and long-term value.
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