Scientific Support Assistant

For the European Medicines Agency (EMA), we are looking for a Scientific Support Assistant to support product-related procedures within the Human Medicines Division! What are you going to do?

In this role, you will play an important part in supporting the smooth execution of regulatory procedures and ensuring that documentation, records and stakeholder communication are handled accurately and efficiently.

Your responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the preparation, formatting, publication and filing of regulatory documents;
• Managing the translation process of Opinion annexes;
• Preparing and updating EPARs (European Public Assessment Reports);
• Maintaining product-related records, files and database entries;
• Supporting scientific, regulatory and procedural meetings;
• Managing procedural correspondence, tracking lists and documentation;
• Acting as a contact point for internal and external stakeholders;
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of processes, templates and procedures.

• A level of post-secondary education attested by a diploma; or
• A level of secondary education giving access to post-secondary education, combined with at least three years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Up to 6 years of relevant full-time professional experience;
• Experience working in a regulatory or procedural environment governed by SOPs, work instructions and established processes;
• Experience with database management, reporting and administrative processes;
• Experience in stakeholder management;
• Experience within the public sector, regulatory sector or similar environment.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong administrative and organisational skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong planning and time management abilities;
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and processes;
• Tact and discretion when handling confidential information;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and other commonly used IT applications and collaboration tools.

A fulltime temporary position from 06-07-2026 until 15-12-2026 (possible extension with maximum end date of 14-01-2027)

Salary range:

• €3.934,40 gross per month (up to 5 years of experience)
• €4.451,52 gross per month (5 - 15 years of experience)
• €5.036,61 gross per month (15+ years of experience)

Interesting and challenging work that brings value to European citizens;

A diverse and stimulating working environment. Where will you work?

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.