Scientific Officer (Referral Procedure CVMP)

In this role you will provide scientific, regulatory and procedural input to veterinary medicines referral procedures under CVMP. You will coordinate assessments, support scientific committees, and translate complex evidence into practical regulatory outputs. The position sits in a close-knit referrals team that collaborates with EMA Legal, the European Commission and Member States to harmonise EU decisions. You will communicate with diverse audiences and help build consensus in a fast-paced, EU-regulatory setting. This is an opportunity to shape veterinary medicines regulation at EU level and contribute to high-impact regulatory science.

• salary including local weighting
• relocation to the Netherlands
• five-year renewable contract
• benefits package (see calculators)

• Provide scientific coordination and regulatory support for veterinary referrals and related procedures, balancing multiple stakeholder needs
• Act as primary contact for allocated referral procedures; support CVMP rapporteurs and co-rapporteurs; prepare assessment reports
• Collaborate with CMDv on referral matters and support implementation of CVMP outputs at national level
• Provide updates to CVMP and CMDv and prepare content for EMA webpages
• Interpret legislation and guidelines; identify risks; prioritise to deliver compliant CVMP outcomes within deadlines
• Ensure high-quality documentation and final CVMP outputs for regulatory decision-making
• Communicate complex issues to diverse audiences and build consensus across teams
• Maintain knowledge of EU pharmaceutical legislation and evolving regulatory landscape

• University degree in Medicine or Life Science (minimum 3 years)
• At least 2 years of relevant regulatory/scientific experience in medicines evaluation
• Proficiency in English (C1) and another EU official language (B2)
• Experience with regulatory evaluation of medicines, ideally in EU context or with EU authorities
• Ability to analyse complex scientific data and translate into regulatory recommendations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams
• Knowledge of EU pharmaceutical legislation
• Sound judgement and risk assessment capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Good judgement and evidence-based decision making
• Regulatory affairs and EU-wide procedures
• Regulatory evaluation of medicinal products (quality, safety, efficacy)
• Assessment report preparation and CVMP outputs