Platform analyst

As a Platform Analyst, you will support solution delivery across the Agency by documenting requirements, creating user stories and mock-ups, and bridging communication between business and technical stakeholders. You will actively participate in agile ceremonies to ensure smooth and effective delivery.

Standard role duties & responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of the agency's delivery methodology and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support to the Project Management Specialist / Programme Manager in project/programme planning, progress monitoring, and management reporting.
• Support business design and process improvement within the relevant area.
• Support, organise, and coordinate the project team to deliver objectives within time, resource, and budget constraints.
• Assist in monitoring the project budget and ensuring resource plans and forecasts are accurate and up to date.
• Organise meetings with operational teams, including agendas, logistics, summaries, and minutes.
• Coordinate and ensure quality compliance for maintenance and end-user support.
• Assist in monitoring formal acceptance of service deliverables in line with delivery contracts.
• Prepare project board/steering group communications for governance purposes.
• Draft and format documents following EMA style guide principles and templates.

Role-specific duties & responsibilities:

• Support the Platform/Project Manager in planning short- and long-term platform/project roadmaps.
• Document technical requirements, user stories, knowledge base articles, mock-ups, and wireframes.
• Support the design, development, and deployment of EMA's next-generation data management, collaboration, and analytics platforms.
• Deliver quick implementations and proof-of-concepts involving advanced analytics and AI.
• Clarify requirements for delivery teams, supported by Product Owners/Customer Portfolio Analysts.
• Participate in agile ceremonies to review progress and resolve issues.
• Act as a liaison with the Data Protection Officer regarding data protection impact assessments.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders (computer scientists, software engineers, scientific staff) to implement complex regulatory requirements and customise applications.
• Supervise the quality and completeness of deliverables, including user stories and sprints, prior to User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Wat bieden wij?

A fulltime (40 hours per week), temporary job from 05-01-2025 until 31-03-2026 (assignment extention is possible)

Do you have experience in Presentation skills?, Do you have a Pre-vocational secondary education?, * 4812,17 gross per month (5 years of experience)

• 5444,73 gross per month (5 - 17 years of experience)
• 6970,17 gross per month (17 years of experience or more)

Interesting and challenging work that brings value to European citizens, * Completed university studies of at least three years, attested by a diploma.

Experience:

• Up to 3 years of full-time relevant professional experience.
• Coordinating and organising projects and/or initiatives.
• Dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analysing and documenting requirements and user stories is highly desirable.
• Experience in pharmaceutical and/or medicine regulatory organisations is beneficial.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge and practice of frameworks (at least one year).
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, sprint planning, and release management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong presentation and written communication skills.

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is a decentralised agency of the European Union responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision, and safety monitoring of medicines developed by pharmaceutical companies for use in the EU. The agency is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands and employs over 900 people from across the EU. EMA's mission is to protect public health by ensuring that all medicines available in the EU are safe, effective, and of high quality.