Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Netherlands
Domenico Scarlattilaan 6, 1083 HS Amsterdam
Overview
Details
We run a yearly traineeship programme covering the areas of medicine regulation, life sciences, healthcare, chemistry, information technology, pharmaceutical law, human resources, finance, communications, public relations and library and information science.
It is foreseen that the traineeship opportunities for the year 2023/2024 (October to July) will be published in Spring 2023. If you do not want to miss the opportunity to work for every patient in Europe, you can create an account and sign up for job alerts (you can use the keyword 'traineeship' when creating your alert).
Working for every patient in Europe
Working at EMA, you can make a difference in protecting the health of every individual and animal in Europe. Whatever your expertise, you will be part of a diverse and highly regarded team of over 800 talented colleagues. You will work at the heart of medicines development and regulation, while enjoying attractive benefits and a healthy work-life balance.
About us
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is a decentralised agency of the European Union (EU). It began operating in 1995. The Agency is responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision and safety monitoring of medicines in the EU.
EMA protects public and 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.
EMA serves a community of around 450 million people living in the EU.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Who can apply?
To be eligible to apply for the Agency’s traineeship programme, you must:
- Be an EU or EEA national
- Be
- a recent university graduate (not longer than 12 months after graduation)
- or a university student on an Erasmus + or a similar programme
- or a PhD student.
- Have a thorough knowledge of English (at least level C1) and a good knowledge of another official EU language (at least B2), as per the Common European Framework for Languages.
What do we expect from you?
- An open-minded approach to working in a multicultural environment
- An interest in learning about the Agency’s working methods
- To contribute to the Agency’s daily work with a fresh perspective
- A proactive attitude
What can you expect from us?
- An interest in your background and ideas
- Support and guidance from your mentor throughout the programme
- The possibility to contribute to the Agency’s mission
- Helping you to grow professionally
- Creating learning opportunities for you
- Mentorship from world-class specialists
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Why work with us
Working with talented colleagues from across Europe, a career at the European Medicines Agency (EMA) offers a diverse and stimulating working environment in a wide range of regulatory, scientific, communication, information technology (IT) and corporate support roles.
Whatever your role, you will contribute to our collective effort to promote and protect human and animal health in Europe, at the core of the European medicines regulatory network - a unique regulatory setting where new challenges and opportunities constantly arise.
EMA will offer you the opportunity to develop professionally and personally, while enjoying attractive benefits and a healthy work-life balance. We believe in enhancing and retaining talent through stable contracts of up to five years initial duration, diverse training opportunities, flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive welfare package.
What do we offer?
- A ten-month traineeship at the Agency’s premises in Amsterdam (1 October - 31 July)
- A full-time traineeship (40 hours a week) or a part-time traineeship (80% or 50% combined with Erasmus+ or similar programme or a PhD)
- A monthly stipend of €1,676 for a full-time traineeship (reduced accordingly for 80% or 50%) and a travel contribution upon joining and leaving the Agency
- A mentor responsible for establishing individual learning goals, supervising the trainee and monitoring their progress on a regular basis
- Guidance on career and development
- A development programme including learning about the Agency’s mission and activities, attending regular workshops, participating in meetings and access to Agency-wide competency development opportunities
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Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
