Trainee (Improving the availability of information on the medicines for older people)

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is seeking a trainee for a 10-month position in the Therapeutic Areas Department, focusing on improving the availability of information on medicines for older people. The trainee will work on building a Geriatric network database and analyzing centrally authorized medicines for diseases highly prevalent in older age. The position offers the opportunity to gain experience in working on multidisciplinary projects, developing practical skills, and contributing to evidence-based decision-making.

Requirements

• Full rights as a citizen of a European Union Member State or Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway
• University degree in medicine, pharmacy or life science (minimum of three years or more)
• Thorough knowledge of English (at least level C1) and good knowledge of other official EU language (at least B2)
• Analytical skills, communication skills, proficient in using IT applications
• Scientific writing, understanding of clinical safety, pharmacology, geriatric population specifics, pharmacovigilance, European public assessment reports

Benefits

• Monthly stipend of €2,049.77
• Travel contribution upon joining the Agency
• Possibility for teleworking up to 40% of working time
• Occasional teleworking from outside The Netherlands