Scientific Officer (Referral Procedure CVMP)

European Medicines Agency; Amsterdam; Vor Ort; EUR 49.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

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Relocation assistance

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Zusammenfassung

European Medicines Agency Amsterdam is seeking a Scientific Officer (Referral Procedure CVMP) to provide scientific, regulatory and procedural input on veterinary referrals. You will coordinate assessments, interact with EU authorities and support CVMP outputs, balancing stakeholder needs in a multinational setting.

The role requires a university degree in life sciences, at least two years in regulatory work, and strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills with fluency in English.

Qualifikationen

• University degree of minimum three years in Medicine or Life Science must be obtained by closing date.
• At least 2 years of experience in regulatory evaluation of medicines or interaction with EU authorities.
• Strong analytical ability and ability to translate scientific evidence into practical solutions.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of another EU official language is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Provide scientific coordination and regulatory support for veterinary referrals and CVMP outputs.
• Serve as contact for internal/external stakeholders; support CVMP rapporteurs and prepare assessment documents.
• Collaborate with CMDv on referral matters and implement CVMP outputs at national level.
• Provide updates to CVMP/CMDv and prepare content for EMA webpages.
• Interpret legislation and guidelines, identify risks, and deliver compliant CVMP outcomes within deadlines.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory affairs

Scientific writing

English proficiency

Regulatory evaluation

Stakeholder coordination

Ausbildung

University degree in Medicine or Life Science

Jobbeschreibung

Competencies You Will Need To Have:

Type of position: Contract agent

Job Type: 27 October 2026 at 23:59 CET

Job grade: FGIV

Internal Job Grade:

Type of position: Contract agent

Selection procedure reference: EMA/CA/11600

Job title: Scientific Officer (Referral Procedure CVMP)

Talent Pool: Science & Regulations

Deadline for applications: 27 October 2026 at 23:59 CET

Salary: 4,449.31 Euro (including local weighting) [1] plus benefits (see calculators on the right) (based on a fulltime contract (40hrs/week))

Location: EMA Amsterdam; Netherlands (NL) (relocation to take up duties is mandatory)

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In This Role:

In this role you will provide scientific, regulatory, and procedural input and oversight relating to the safety, efficacy and quality aspects of veterinary medicines, specifically on referral procedures to the Agency’s Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP).

EMA plays a central role in the authorisation and monitoring of human and veterinary medicines in the European Union (EU). Referral procedures are regulatory mechanisms used to conduct complex reviews- often related to safety- of the benefit-risk balance of veterinary medicines at EU level and to resolve divergences between Member States, with the aim of achieving a harmonised approach across the EU regulatory network.

The close-knit, highly specialised veterinary referrals team leads these procedures, consults the EMA Legal Department and the European Commission on regulatory matters, and ensures consistency with related areas for human medicines, where applicable.

The successful candidate will bring strong analytical acumen and the ability to translate complex scientific evidence into well-reasoned, practical solutions. You will have opportunities to communicate complex issues to different audiences, build consensus among diverse stakeholders and foster collaborative solutions in an international regulatory environment.

In This Job You Will:

• Provide scientific coordination and regulatory and procedural support for referrals and related procedures concerning veterinary medicinal products, including support to the Agency’s scientific committees, while balancing the requirements of multiple stakeholders.
• For allocated referral procedures, act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders; support CVMP rapporteurs and co-rapporteurs during the assessment; and prepare the required documents, including final CVMP outputs such as assessment reports.
• Work with the Member States’ Veterinary Coordination Group for Mutual Recognition and Decentralised Procedures (CMDv) on referral-related matters, including supporting implementation of CVMP outputs at national level.
• Provide verbal and written updates on referral-related matters to the CVMP and CMDv, and prepare content for the relevant EMA webpages.
• Interpret the regulatory and scientific requirements set out in legislation and guidelines; identify potential risks associated with referral procedures; exercise sound judgement; and prioritise effectively to deliver compliant CVMP outcomes within legal deadlines.

Here is the links to the generic Role Description, outlining generic duties and responsibilities:

Scientific Officer: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/recruitment/role-description-scientific-officer-fgiv_en.pdf

General Conditions:

Apply if you meet these eligibility criteria:

• Enjoy full rights as a citizen of a European Union Member State or Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway;
• A thorough knowledge of English (at least level C1) and a satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the European Union (at least level B2);
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service.

Specific Conditions:

• Possess a university degree of a minimum of three years in Medicine or Life Science (e.g. biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, pharmacology or other relevant life science degree) that must have been obtained by the closing date of this vacancy notice.

General Condition 1 and Specific Conditions 1 will be verified firstly based on the application form and then you will be required to provide documentary evidence at the interview stage. Failing to present these documents may result in the disqualification from the selection procedure.

Only candidates eligible will be assessed by the Selection Committee in accordance with the Assessment Criteria below.

Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience gained in a scientific role involving the regulatory evaluation of medicines, either at an EU competent authority for medicines regulation or in a role requiring interaction with EU regulatory authorities, for example in the pharmaceutical industry or a consultancy.
• Experience in analysing and critically evaluating complex scientific and regulatory evidence relating to the quality, safety and efficacy of medicinal products, adapting to evolving information, and developing well-reasoned, practical

Skills & Knowledge

• Attention to detail, with the ability to consistently deliver accurate, high-quality work within demanding timelines while ensuring compliance with EMA quality and regulatory standards and maintaining a high level of precision.
• Well-developed scientific written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex scientific and regulatory issues convincingly to a range of audiences;
• Sound judgement, with the ability to identify risks, balance competing considerations and make evidence-based recommendations;
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with the ability to build constructive working relationships across multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;
• Ability to work effectively in a compact specialist team, taking ownership while supporting colleagues to deliver shared objectives;
• Knowledge and understanding of the EU pharmaceutical legislation.

Competencies You Will Need To Have:

Role competencies

Prioritising and organising — Intermediate

Scientific product lifecycle and procedure management - Basic

Sub-family competencies

Regulatory frameworks and strategy — Basic

Applied knowledge management — Basic

Grade competencies

Adaptability and agility — Intermediate

Coping with pressures and setbacks — Intermediate

Analysing and problem-solving — Intermediate

Core competencies

Ethics and integrity — Intermediate

Team collaboration — Intermediate

Customer centricity — Intermediate

Results orientation — Intermediate

Communication — Intermediate

Cross-cultural sensitivity — Intermediate

Continuous learning and self-development — Basic

Experience

These are considered nice to have:

• Experience in regulatory affairs involving EU-wide or national procedures, or other work related to the regulation of medicines, such as safety or efficacy assessment, preferably concerning veterinary medicines.
• Experience in analysing information and reporting on scientific or regulatory matters.

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of the regulation of veterinary medicines in the EU.

Certification

• A qualification or certification in regulatory affairs.

Selection Procedure Timelines:

Deadline for applications
27 October 2026 at 23:59 CET

Preliminary Assessments
Week of 23 November 2026

Final assessments
Week of 07 December 2026

Decision expected
Week of 14 December 2026

In the interest of fairness and equal treatment of all candidates, requests for re-scheduling of tests/interviews may only be considered in compelling and exceptional circumstances. Such requests must be supported by appropriate documentary evidence.

Selection process

Only eligible candidates (see eligibility criteria) will be assessed by the selection committee.

Suitability and qualifications of eligible candidates will be assessed against the assessment criteria and competences in different steps of the selection procedure.

Note: Candidates who fail any assessment linked to any Need to Have requirement, Role competencies, Sub-family competencies, Grade specific competencies and Core Competencies at any stage of the process are disqualified, despite getting points on other criteria.

Before the start of the selection procedure, it is decided which criteria and competences will be assessed at each stage of the process. Certain criteria / competences will be assessed / scored only for shortlisted candidates during interviews (and/or tests). Please consult the Careers at EMA - Guidance on selection and recruitment (section 1.3. selection procedure) for an overview of the criteria and competences assessed at each stage of the process.

Shortlisting

In order to allow the selection committee to carry out an objective assessment of all candidates in a structured way, as part of their application, all candidates must answer the pre-defined set of questions based on Need to have criteria, Sub-family and Role competences.

The Selection Committee will therefore assess eligible candidates using the information provided in the responses to those questions and in their application. When answering a question, you should include all relevant information, even if it is already mentioned in other sections of your application form.

To carry out this assessment, each of your responses will be awarded points (0 to 10). The points are added up to identify those candidates whose profiles best match the duties to be performed as advertised in the vacancy notice.

Only the candidates with the highest total marks at the shortlisting stage will progress to the next stage. The Selection Committee will decide to limit the number of candidates invited to the next stages. Please consult the Careers at EMA - Guidance on selection and recruitment (table on section 1.3.6 Preliminary and final assessments) for an overview of the thresholds.

Assessments

Next steps of selection may include a preliminary assessment. Most assessments will be conducted remotely (i.e. Webex/Teams, remote test, etc.). All assessments are based on the assessment criteria listed in this vacancy notice.

Shortlisted candidates will participate in personality assessments (e.g. SHL occupational personality questionnaire OPQ32) to assess their Core Competencies (pass score is 26 out of 100 points and above). In addition, selected Core Competencies may be assessed throughout the process.

Additional assessments, such as cognitive (e.g. deductive reasoning) assessments might also be foreseen as part of the selection process. Furthermore, motivation and overall fit for the job and knowledge of EU relevant to role may be assessed.

Please consult the Careers at EMA - Guidance on selection and recruitment (section 1.3.3 selection procedure) for an overview of the criteria and competences assessed at each stage of the process and the type of assessment tools used.

Reserve list and/or job offers

The aim of this selection procedure is to create a reserve list of qualified and suitable candidates. Each candidate having reached the final step of the selection procedure will be notified via e-mail whether she/he has been placed on the reserve list, and relevant Talent Pool. Candidates should note that the placement on a reserve list and/or Talent Pool does not guarantee an employment offer.

We strongly encourage that candidates do not apply for the vacancies that are at the same grade and the same subfamily as the Talent Pool they have been placed on, as this will not improve their chances of being considered for a vacant post within the Agency.

When a vacancy becomes available, candidates on the reserve list may be contacted for an additional interview.

More information about selection and recruitment (including administrative complaint procedure) at the EMA is available at our careers website.

Conditions of employment

In principle, the Agency offers a five-year renewable contract. Contracts of a shorter duration may be offered to the candidates.

The successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Netherlands to pick up duties.

[1] The local weighting adjusts salaries to the cost of living in the Netherlands compared to Brussels. The current weighting for the EMA's location in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is 113.2. Please consult the Eurostat and Commission websites for more information on weightings.

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