Trainee (Strengthening Quality & Knowledge management of the Agency’s scientific committees)

Job title:

Trainee (Strengthening Quality & Knowledge management of the Agency’s scientific committees)

Company:

European Medicines Agency

Job description

Selection procedure reference: EMA/TR/10918Deadline for applications: 6 May 2025 23:59 CETThe European Medicines Agency (EMA) is a decentralised agency of the European Union (EU), located in Amsterdam. It began operating in 1995. It is responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision and safety monitoring of medicines in the EU.This traineeship opportunity is now open for applications until 6 May 2025 23:59 CET, with an intake on 1 October 2025.About the traineeship programmeThe Agency is looking for motivated, qualified recent graduates or students on an Erasmus+ or other programme or PhD students or Master’s students (who posses a previous degree), who are interested in gaining experience and contribute to the Agency’s work for every patient in Europe. The purpose of a traineeship at the Agency is to perform tasks that are predominantly in the interest of the trainee’s training and principally serve to increase the trainee’s knowledge and to gain relevant experience.Placement descriptionWe are looking for a trainee in the Committees and Quality Assurance Department.Specific objectives and projectsDuring this traineeship, you will be involved in two projects:1. Increase capacity and capabilities of the network.You will contribute to tasks related to:
– the implementation of Scientific committees’ knowledge management tools.
– the facilitation of the on-boarding of new Scientific Committees members/alternates, in particular through support to onboarding sessions and mentoring scheme and revision of the scientific committees welcome pack;2. Support integrated quality management (IQM) activities at the level of the Meeting Secretariat Office, to enhance operational efficiency and business performance.You will contribute to tasks related to:
– IQM project at Meeting Secretariat Office for the 3 business processes under the Office’s responsibility (Committee management, expert management, scientific meeting management), in particular through development and/or revision of documentation on meeting related tasks & core regulatory processes;
– the implementation of the recommendations arising from the PRAC secretariat audit, in particular, those with an impact across Committees, to strengthen IQM within the Meeting secretariat office.Learning outcomesThrough this traineeship, the trainee will:
– Acquire a good comprehension of the functioning of the Agency, its scientific committees and of the EU medicines regulatory network;
– strengthen knowledge of the EU pharmaceutical legislation, including regulatory and procedural knowledge and aspects relevant to the operation of Scientific committees;
– develop technical and soft skills (e.g. communication, project management)Eligibility criteriaTo be eligible for consideration for this placement, you are required to: * enjoy full rights as a citizen of a European Union Member State or Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway;

• possess a university degree in pharmacy, medicine or other life science (minimum of three years or more) that must have been obtained between 6 May 2024 and 6 May 2025 or be a university student on an Erasmus + or a similar programme or a PhD student or a Master’s student with a previous fully finished degree in the areas mentioned before.
• a thorough knowledge of English (at least level C1) and good knowledge of other official EU language (at least B2) of the

For criteria 1 and 2, you will be required to provide proof in the application form and at the interview stage. Failing to present these documents may result in the disqualification from the procedure.Additional skills

• Good communication skills with ability to compile, summarise and present information clearly and effectively
• Good analytical and organisational skills
• Good project management skills and knowledge of different IT systems
• Proactive and collaborative aproach

Behavioural CompetenciesYou will demonstrate the following behavioural competencies:

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Working with others
• Adaptability
• Research and analytical skills
• Learning and development

Expected selection timelinesDeadline for applications 6 May 2025 23:59 CET
Assessments (remote) From end of June 2025 to mid-July 2025
Decision and offers By end of July 2025
Placement start 1 October 2025Conditions of traineeshipThe traineeship is offered for 10 months (1 October 2025 – 31 July 2026) and takes place at the Agency’s premises in Amsterdam with possibility for teleworking up to 40% of working time from The Netherlands and occasional teleworking from outside The Netherlands. Traineeships are offered for either full-time or part-time (80% or 50%) if combined with university studies.The Agency pays a monthly stipend of €1,942.19 for a full-time traineeship (reduced accordingly for 80% or 50%) and a travel contribution upon joining the Agency.Each trainee will have a mentor at the Agency who will guide the trainee through the programme.The conditions of employment are stated in the Executive Decision on rules governing the traineeship programme at the EMA available .Domenico Scarlattilaan 6 – 1083 HS Amsterdam – The NetherlandsTelephone +31 (0)88 781 6000 – Email© European Medicines Agency, 2024. Reproduction is authorised provided the source is acknowledged.Join us to work for every patient in Europe!Who we are?Serving a population of 500 million citizens, we promote and protect public animal health in EU Member States, as well as the countries of the European Economic Area, by ensuring that all medicines available on the EU market are safe, effective and of high quality.What do we offer?

• Meaningful work contributing to protecting the health of every individual and animal in Europe within multinational, multidisciplinary team
• Development opportunities (e.g. internal mobility, mentoring, peer coaching, career reflection programme, etc.)
• Work-life balance (flexible working arrangements, teleworking, generous annual leave plus official holidays)

Benefits(applicable only to Temporary and Contract vacancies)

• Initial 5 year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary and household & children’s allowances (where applicable)
• Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave
• Relocation assistance
• Excellent health insurance scheme and social benefits
• Retirement Pension Plan

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Expected salary

€1942.19 per month

Location

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Job date

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:08:55 GMT

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