Cedric Schmidtke

Account Director

With experience in both national and EU affairs, Cedric helps align complex reforms with strategic priorities in health, intellectual property, and innovation..

At NOVE, he leads the Healthcare Practice, focusing on access to medicines, supply chain resilience, and innovation, notably in areas of unmet need—such as cancer, cardiometabolic diseases, rare diseases, and SRHR. He helps clients shape EU health policy and dialogue, advocating win-win solutions that align public decisions with business priorities.

Cedric previously held senior roles in EU affairs and Belgian ministerial cabinets, leading on key policy priorities, including pension system redesign and the SARS-Cov2 crisis response.