Ideal Candidate
Eligibility criteria - general conditions:
•Full rights as a citizen of a European Union Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway.
•Thorough knowledge of English (at least level C1) and a satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the European Union (at least level B2).
•Fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service.
Eligibility criteria - qualifications:
•A university degree of minimum three years in a scientific (pharmacy, chemistry, biology or an equivalent) or technical (e.g. applied science) discipline, obtained by the closing date of this vacancy notice; and
•At least 3 years of professional experience after obtaining the relevant degree, which must have been obtained by the closing date of this vacancy notice.
Eligibility will first be verified based on the application form, and you will be required to provide documentary evidence at the interview stage. Failing to present these documents may result in disqualification from the selection procedure. Only eligible candidates will be assessed by the Selection Committee.
Experience you need to have:
•3 years from the time when a university degree was awarded on completion of a minimum of three years of study in pharmaceutical supply chain and manufacturing of medicinal products for human use and/or medical devices, obtained through working, for example, in industry, an EU competent authority, a notified body or academia.
Skills and knowledge you need to have:
•Knowledge of the EU regulatory aspects related to the medicinal product and medical device lifecycle, from research and development and manufacturing to authorisation and post-marketing.
•Strong understanding of pharmaceutical supply chains and their vulnerabilities, including end-to-end knowledge of the production and supply process from raw materials and starting materials, API production, intermediates, formulation, manufacturing and packaging.
Competencies you need to have:
•Role competencies (intermediate): shortage management and availability.
•Sub-family competencies (intermediate): regulatory frameworks and strategy; applied knowledge.
•Grade competencies (intermediate): adaptability and agility; analysing and problem solving; prioritising and organising.
•Core competencies (intermediate): ethics and integrity; team collaboration; customer centricity; results orientation; communication; cross-cultural sensitivity; continuous learning and self-development.
Nice to have:
•Experience in working in a multicultural environment.
•Project management experience in leading, coordination, planning, implementation, evaluation and timely delivery of projects.
•A clear understanding of the role of EMA within the legislative framework for the regulation of medicinal products and medical devices.
•Full rights as a citizen of a European Union Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway.
•Thorough knowledge of English (at least level C1) and a satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the European Union (at least level B2).
•Fulfilled any obligations imposed by applicable laws concerning military service.
Eligibility criteria - qualifications:
•A university degree of minimum three years in a scientific (pharmacy, chemistry, biology or an equivalent) or technical (e.g. applied science) discipline, obtained by the closing date of this vacancy notice; and
•At least 3 years of professional experience after obtaining the relevant degree, which must have been obtained by the closing date of this vacancy notice.
Eligibility will first be verified based on the application form, and you will be required to provide documentary evidence at the interview stage. Failing to present these documents may result in disqualification from the selection procedure. Only eligible candidates will be assessed by the Selection Committee.
Experience you need to have:
•3 years from the time when a university degree was awarded on completion of a minimum of three years of study in pharmaceutical supply chain and manufacturing of medicinal products for human use and/or medical devices, obtained through working, for example, in industry, an EU competent authority, a notified body or academia.
Skills and knowledge you need to have:
•Knowledge of the EU regulatory aspects related to the medicinal product and medical device lifecycle, from research and development and manufacturing to authorisation and post-marketing.
•Strong understanding of pharmaceutical supply chains and their vulnerabilities, including end-to-end knowledge of the production and supply process from raw materials and starting materials, API production, intermediates, formulation, manufacturing and packaging.
Competencies you need to have:
•Role competencies (intermediate): shortage management and availability.
•Sub-family competencies (intermediate): regulatory frameworks and strategy; applied knowledge.
•Grade competencies (intermediate): adaptability and agility; analysing and problem solving; prioritising and organising.
•Core competencies (intermediate): ethics and integrity; team collaboration; customer centricity; results orientation; communication; cross-cultural sensitivity; continuous learning and self-development.
Nice to have:
•Experience in working in a multicultural environment.
•Project management experience in leading, coordination, planning, implementation, evaluation and timely delivery of projects.
•A clear understanding of the role of EMA within the legislative framework for the regulation of medicinal products and medical devices.
Job Description
The Agency is looking to recruit a Medicines and Medical Devices Shortages Specialist, a highly motivated professional who will contribute to the availability and supply resilience of medicines and medical devices across the EU as a member of a dynamic, high-impact team.
The role involves coordinating key activities, preparing scientific analyses and decision-making materials, and supporting the management of shortage and supply issues that can directly affect patient care across Europe. Collaboration and communication skills are key to working effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
In this job you will:
•Facilitate the coordination of the implementation of EMA's legal mandate in the area of availability and security of supply of medicinal products and/or medical devices.
•Support the identification of critical medicines, including the Union list of critical medicines.
•Contribute to the evaluation and management of vulnerabilities in the supply chains of critical medicines.
•Provide scientific and secretariat support to the MSSG, the MDSSG and their associated Working Parties, Working Groups and subgroups, including the SPOC Working Party.
•Prepare scientific analyses and decision-making materials for governance bodies and senior stakeholders.
•Manage, mitigate and support the prevention of critical shortages.
•Coordinate the management of critical shortage cases and of shortages of centrally authorised medicinal products.
•Monitor and analyse data on shortages with a view to identifying and managing potential or actual shortages of centrally authorised medicinal products.
•Contribute to the implementation of the new EU pharmaceutical legislation, with a particular focus on the prevention, mitigation and management of medicine shortages.
•Help develop innovative regulatory approaches to strengthen Europe's preparedness and ensure the continued availability of medicines for patients.
•Facilitate collaboration with stakeholders from the European medicines regulatory network, the European Commission, industry, patients, healthcare professionals and international partners.
Key details:
•Deadline for applications: 05 October 2026 at 23.59 CET.
•Selection procedure reference: EMA/AD/11585.
•Job grade: AD 6 (internal job grade and interagency: AD 06 and above).
•Talent Pool: AD06 Science & Regulation.
•Type of position: temporary agent.
•Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Relocation to take up duties is mandatory.
•Meaningful work contributing to protecting the health of every individual and animal in Europe within a 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:
•In principle, initial 5 year renewable contract (contracts of a shorter duration may be offered) 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.
Monthly net salary of 6.961,29 Euro, including local weighting, plus benefits, based on a full-time contract of 40 hours per week.
The local weighting adjusts salaries to the cost of living in the Netherlands compared to Brussels. The current weighting for the EMA's location in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is 113.2. Please consult the Eurostat and Commission websites for more information on weightings, and the salary and benefit calculators on the EMA careers website.
The aim of this selection procedure is to create a reserve list of qualified and suitable candidates. Candidates reaching the final step will be notified by e-mail whether they have been placed on the reserve list and the AD06 Science & Regulation Talent Pool. Placement on a reserve list and/or Talent Pool does not guarantee an employment offer.
The role involves coordinating key activities, preparing scientific analyses and decision-making materials, and supporting the management of shortage and supply issues that can directly affect patient care across Europe. Collaboration and communication skills are key to working effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
In this job you will:
•Facilitate the coordination of the implementation of EMA's legal mandate in the area of availability and security of supply of medicinal products and/or medical devices.
•Support the identification of critical medicines, including the Union list of critical medicines.
•Contribute to the evaluation and management of vulnerabilities in the supply chains of critical medicines.
•Provide scientific and secretariat support to the MSSG, the MDSSG and their associated Working Parties, Working Groups and subgroups, including the SPOC Working Party.
•Prepare scientific analyses and decision-making materials for governance bodies and senior stakeholders.
•Manage, mitigate and support the prevention of critical shortages.
•Coordinate the management of critical shortage cases and of shortages of centrally authorised medicinal products.
•Monitor and analyse data on shortages with a view to identifying and managing potential or actual shortages of centrally authorised medicinal products.
•Contribute to the implementation of the new EU pharmaceutical legislation, with a particular focus on the prevention, mitigation and management of medicine shortages.
•Help develop innovative regulatory approaches to strengthen Europe's preparedness and ensure the continued availability of medicines for patients.
•Facilitate collaboration with stakeholders from the European medicines regulatory network, the European Commission, industry, patients, healthcare professionals and international partners.
Key details:
•Deadline for applications: 05 October 2026 at 23.59 CET.
•Selection procedure reference: EMA/AD/11585.
•Job grade: AD 6 (internal job grade and interagency: AD 06 and above).
•Talent Pool: AD06 Science & Regulation.
•Type of position: temporary agent.
•Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Relocation to take up duties is mandatory.
•Meaningful work contributing to protecting the health of every individual and animal in Europe within a 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:
•In principle, initial 5 year renewable contract (contracts of a shorter duration may be offered) 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.
Monthly net salary of 6.961,29 Euro, including local weighting, plus benefits, based on a full-time contract of 40 hours per week.
The local weighting adjusts salaries to the cost of living in the Netherlands compared to Brussels. The current weighting for the EMA's location in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is 113.2. Please consult the Eurostat and Commission websites for more information on weightings, and the salary and benefit calculators on the EMA careers website.
The aim of this selection procedure is to create a reserve list of qualified and suitable candidates. Candidates reaching the final step will be notified by e-mail whether they have been placed on the reserve list and the AD06 Science & Regulation Talent Pool. Placement on a reserve list and/or Talent Pool does not guarantee an employment offer.
Company Description
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Serving a population of 500 million citizens, we promote and protect public and 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.
Within the Agency, the Supply and Availability of Medicines and Devices team (TRS SAM) supports EMA's work to monitor, prevent and manage shortages of medicines and medical devices, and to strengthen the security of supply of medicinal products across the EU.
The team provides scientific and secretariat support to the Executive Steering Group on Shortages and Safety of Medicinal Products (MSSG), the Executive Steering Group on Shortages of Medical Devices (MDSSG) and the Medicine Shortages Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Working Party. It works closely with senior stakeholders from the European medicines regulatory network, the European Commission, industry, patients, healthcare professionals and international partners.
Within the Agency, the Supply and Availability of Medicines and Devices team (TRS SAM) supports EMA's work to monitor, prevent and manage shortages of medicines and medical devices, and to strengthen the security of supply of medicinal products across the EU.
The team provides scientific and secretariat support to the Executive Steering Group on Shortages and Safety of Medicinal Products (MSSG), the Executive Steering Group on Shortages of Medical Devices (MDSSG) and the Medicine Shortages Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Working Party. It works closely with senior stakeholders from the European medicines regulatory network, the European Commission, industry, patients, healthcare professionals and international partners.
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