Laura Batchelor

Laura is Managing Partner and Head of Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice at FIPRA International with more than 20 years experience as a public affairs professional. She also serves as Vice President of the FIPRA Network Advisory Board.

Laura advises companies, NGOs and associations on EU legislation and policy. She has significant experience developing engagement strategies at national and European levels to deliver political outcomes.

Laura has been instrumental in assisting stakeholder coalitions on policies relating to patient access to healthcare, financing models for innovative medicines and healthcare reform. Laura has also worked in Washington DC, marketing the FIPRA Network and establishing strategic partnerships.

Laura was formerly Vice-Chair of Business for New Europe (BNE), a coalition of business leaders advocating for positive engagement in the EU. She is a founder and board member of W@Lifesciences and is also active in the Brussels chapter of the European Network of Women in Leadership (WIL).

Laura graduated from Oxford University in Modern Languages.