Deadline:
As soon as possible
Program Starts: October 01, 2025
Program Ends: July 31, 2026
Location(s)
Netherlands
Domenico Scarlattilaan 6, 1083 HS Amsterdam
Overview
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is a decentralised agency of the European Union (EU) responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision and safety monitoring of medicines developed by pharmaceutical companies for use in the EU.
At the European Medicines Agency (EMA), we believe that great young minds add important value to our work. In return, they learn new skills and get a valuable work experience.
We run a traineeship programme covering the areas of medicine regulation, life sciences, healthcare, chemistry, information technology, pharmaceutical law, human resources, finance, communications, public relations, etc
Details
The European Medicines Agency operates a trainee programme. The programme gives trainees an understanding of the Agency and its role within the activities of the European Union (EU) and provides professional experience in a working environment.
Traineeships can last for a maximum of eighteen months (three consecutive six-month contracts).
About us
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is a decentralised agency of the European Union (EU). It is responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision and safety monitoring of medicines.
EMA protects 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. EMA serves a community of around 450 million people living in the EU, and has been operating since 1995.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
The trainee programme is aimed at university graduates at the beginning of their professional careers. Applicants need to have:
- European Union (EU) or European Economic Area nationality;
- a university degree (minimum Bachelor level) by 1 August for the October intake and by 1 March for the April intake;
- a good command of English and knowledge of a second official EU language.
Successful candidates will typically have a background relating to the activities of the Agency, such as pharmacy, medicine, life sciences, healthcare, chemistry, information technology, law (with an interest in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs), human resources, finance, communications, public relations, or library and information science.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Program starts:
October 01, 2025
Program ends:
July 31, 2026
Program Starts: October 01, 2025
Program Ends: July 31, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
What do we offer?
- A ten-month traineeship at the Agency’s premises in Amsterdam (1 October - 31 July or 1 March - 31 December)
- A full-time traineeship (40 hours a week) or a part-time traineeship (80% or 50% combined with Erasmus+ or similar programme or a PhD)
- A monthly stipend of €1,858.31 for a full-time traineeship (reduced accordingly for 80% or 50%) and a travel contribution upon joining the Agency
- A mentor responsible for establishing individual learning goals, supervising the trainee and monitoring their progress on a regular basis
- Guidance on career and development
- A development programme including learning about the Agency’s mission and activities, attending regular workshops, participating in meetings and access to Agency-wide competency development opportunities
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
