Type of position:
Trainee
Job Type:
30 September 2026 23:59 CEST
Selection procedure reference
: EMA/TR/11542
Deadline for applications
: 30 September 2026 23:59 CEST
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is a decentralised agency of the European Union (EU), located in Amsterdam. It began operating in 1995. It is responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision and safety monitoring of medicines in the EU.
This traineeship opportunity is now open for applications
until 30 September 2026 23:59 CEST
, with an intake on 1 March 2027.
About the traineeship programme
The Agency is looking for motivated, qualified recent graduates or students on an Erasmus+ or other programme or PhD students or Master's students, who are interested in gaining experience and contribute to the Agency’s
work for every patient in Europe
. The purpose of a traineeship at the Agency is to perform tasks that are predominantly in the interest of the trainee’s training and principally serve to increase the trainee’s knowledge and to gain relevant experience.
Placement description
We are looking for a trainee in the Regulatory Science and Innovation Task Force.
Specific objectives and projects
The project consists of drafting a review report on EU legislation (existing and upcoming) and strategies promoting or related to innovation in medicines development and regulation.
The aim of the project is to provide an overview of different initiatives on Innovation and Competitiveness in EU legislation, Regulation and Strategies and discuss with the EMRN and experts their implication and best translation into tangible, impactful and sustainable outcomes.
Learning outcomes
The trainee will acquire knowledge of:
• Activities of the European Medicines Agency and the European Medicines Regulatory Network focusing on early support to medicine development;
• Key steps in medicine development;
• Regulatory science;
• Evolving evidence generation methodologies and technologies.
Moreover, the trainee will have the opportunity to engage with different stakeholders and improve presentation and scientific writing skills.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for consideration for this placement, you are required to:
enjoy full rights as a citizen of a European Union Member State or Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway;
possess a relevant university degree (minimum of three years or more) in biomedical sciences or medicine, that must have been obtained between 30 September 2025 and 30 September 2026
or
be a university student on an Erasmus + or a similar programme
or
a PhD student or a Master's student with a previous fully finished degree in the areas mentioned before.
a thorough knowledge of English (at least level C1) and good knowledge of other official EU language (at least B2) of the
Common European Framework for Languages
For criteria 1 and 2, you will be required to provide proof in the application form and at the interview stage. Failing to present these documents may result in the
disqualification from the procedure
.
Additional skills
Experience in scientific writing
Strong analytical and data visualization skills
Experience conducting literature reviews or policy analyses
Ability to synthesize and communicate complex scientific, regulatory, or legal information
Behavioural Competencies
You will demonstrate the following behavioural competencies:
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Working with others
Adaptability
Research and analytical skills
Learning and development
Conditions of traineeship
The traineeship is offered for 10 months (1 March 2027 – 31 December 2027) and takes place at the Agency’s premises in Amsterdam with possibility for teleworking up to 40% of working time from The Netherlands and occasional teleworking from outside The Netherlands. Traineeships are offered for either full-time or part-time (80% or 50%) if combined with university studies.
The Agency pays a monthly stipend of €
2,049.77
for a full-time traineeship (reduced accordingly for 80% or 50%) and a travel contribution upon joining the Agency.
Each trainee will have a mentor at the Agency who will guide the trainee through the programme.
The conditions of employment are stated in the Executive Decision on rules governing the traineeship programme at the EMA available
here
.
Expected selection timelines
Deadline for applications
30 September 2026 23:59 CEST
Assessments (remote)
From mid-October 2026 to mid-November 2026
Decision and offers
By end of December 2026
Placement start
1 March 2027
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Domenico Scarlattilaan 6 - 1083 HS Amsterdam - The Netherlands
Telephone +31 (0)88 781 6000 - Email
[email protected]
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Serving a population of 500 million citizens, we promote and protect public 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.
What do we offer?
Meaningful work contributing to protecting the
health of every individual and animal
in Europe within
multinational
, multidisciplinary
team
Development opportunities
(e.g. internal mobility, mentoring, peer coaching, career reflection programme, etc.)
Work-life balance
(flexible working arrangements, teleworking, generous annual leave plus official holidays)
Benefits
(applicable only to Temporary Agent and Contract Agent vacancies)
In principle, initial 5 year renewable contract with competitive monthly national
tax-free salary
and
household & children’s
allowances
(where applicable).
Privileges including
expatriation
(for expatriate staff)
and education allowances
(where appropriate) and additional home leave.
Relocation assistance.
Excellent
health insurance
scheme and
social benefits
.
Retirement
Pension Plan
.
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