SNE/Scientific Specialist (Vaccinology, immunology and inflammation) - European Medicines Agency (Amsterdam)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Medicines Agency on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Provide specialised input on chronic inflammation as a common underlying factor in multiple NCDs and the role of the immune system in disease prevention through vaccination
• Provide continuous scientific support and knowledge transfer to experts and colleagues through regular trainings and meeting contributions
• Participate in regulatory science projects including guidelines for assessment of NCD vaccine applications in collaboration with scientific committees
• Provide scientific support during evaluation and critical peer review of applications
• Ensure high quality of relevant documents for publication and contribute to communication documents
• Help establish appropriate investigational frameworks for pre- and post-licensure evaluation of NCD vaccines
• Promote and drive continuous improvement in assessment of NCD vaccine applications

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma in Medicine or Life Science (e.g. biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy)
• Experience: 3 years from the time when a university degree was awarded on completion of a minimum of three years of study; Experience in either a competent authority in the field of medicines regulation, the pharmaceutical industry or in a healthcare / academic setting in the scientific, regulatory, or procedural aspects of the research, development, authorisation, production or supervision of human medicines
• Languages: English (C1), Official language of the EU (B2)
• Key skills: Critical review and drafting of scientific and regulatory documents for expert and lay audiences, Presenting scientific or regulatory matters at a high level, Knowledge and understanding of EU pharmaceutical legislation and regulatory framework for pharmaceutical products in the EU, Knowledge of typical issues in quality, non-clinical, or clinical development in one or more therapeutic areas, Knowledge of general methodology for quality, non-clinical, or clinical development, Knowledge of at least one area relevant for quality, non-clinical, or clinical development of medicines
• Eligibility: Full rights as a citizen of an EU Member State, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Republic of Moldova or Ukraine; Currently employed in the public sector in an EU Member State and due to remain in such employment for the foreseen duration of the SNE position

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: Between six months and two years, renewable once or more, up to a total of four years.

Hiring unit: H-TA department.

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for SNE/Scientific Specialist (Vaccinology, immunology and inflammation) at EMA based in Amsterdam (Seconded National Expert).

Type of position:Seconded National Expert

Job Type:06 December 2026 at 23.59 CET

Type of position: Seconded National Expert Reference:EMA/SNE/11660 Job title:SNE/Scientific Specialist (Vaccinology, immunology and inflammation) Deadline for applications:06 December 2026 at 23.59 CET

The European Medicines Agency is a decentralized body of the European Union with all its offices and Headquarters based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.Its core responsibility is the protection and promotion of public health through the evaluation and supervision of medicines.

We are looking for National experts on secondment. This means staff from other European public-sector bodies can work at the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for short periods of time through the national expert on secondment (SNE) programme. The aim of this programme is to enhance and develop the relationship between European public administrations.

SNEs serve a dual role: they bring their expertise to EMA and take back to their home administration the knowledge acquired during their period of secondment. SNEs remain in the service of their employer. Secondment is not equivalent to employment, nor does it lead to employment by EMA.Periods of secondment may last between six months and two years. This is renewable once or more,up to a total of four years.

This announcement is governed by the Rules governing the secondment of national experts. For further information please visit ourCareers portal./1455968333/)

About this position:

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is seeking a motivated Seconded National Expert (SNE) to join the H-TA department and contribute to an evolving area of vaccine science. As research into the potential impact of vaccination on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) expands, interest in scientific advice and in seeking NCD indications for vaccines is growing. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of scientific and regulatory developments, bringing your expertise in vaccinology, immunology and inflammation to the evaluation of vaccines for NCDs.

In this role, you will contribute to the assessment of applications for vaccines seeking an NCD indication in the EU, advise the Agency and its scientific committees, and help shape policy development, including scientific guidelines. Your specialist knowledge will support scientific assessment and the development of regulatory approaches in this emerging field.

In this role you will:

Act as an expert in vaccinology, immunology and inflammation; performing the following tasks:

- Provide specialised input with respect to the role of chronic inflammation as a common underlying factor in multiple NCDs, alongside disease-specific pathophysiological pathways; characterise the role of the immune system and how immune-mediated interventions, including vaccination, may support disease prevention. - Provide continuous scientific support and knowledge transfer to experts and colleagues relevant to the impact of vaccination on NCDs through regular trainings and contribution and/or preparation of relevant meetings. - Participate in regulatory science projects (such as guidelines for the assessment of applications for prevention or treatment of NCDs by vaccines) in collaboration with scientific committees with the aim of providing the best scientific support in the therapeutic area as well as efficient and effective regulatory practices. - Provide scientific support during evaluation and critical peer review of applications from scientific perspective. - Ensure high quality of relevant documents to be published for procedures following Commission Decision as well as contributing to the preparation of other communication documents (e.g. Lines to Take, Press Release, Question & Answer, scientific publications) as appropriate. - Help establish appropriate investigational frameworks for the pre- and post-licensure evaluation of NCD vaccines. - Promote and drive continuous improvement in the assessment of applications for vaccines seeking a NCD indication.

Apply if you meet these eligibility criteria:

1. Enjoy full rights as a citizen of an EU Member State, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Republic of Moldova or Ukraine; 2. Have a thorough knowledge of English (at least level C1) and a satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the EU (at least level B2); 3. Are currently employed in the public sector (such as a public intergovernmental organisation (IGO) national / regional /local public administration) in an EU Member State and are due to remain in such employment for the foreseen duration of the SNE position.

Essential requirements

Education

- A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years attested by a diploma;

Field of Study

- Medicine or Life Science (e.g. biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy).

Experience

- 3 years from the time when a university degree was awarded on completion of a minimum of three years of study; - Experience in either a competent authority in the field of medicines regulation, the pharmaceutical industry or in a healthcare / academic setting should have been obtained in the scientific, regulatory, or procedural aspects of the research, development, authorisation, production~~s~~ or supervision of human medicines

Skills & Knowledge

- Critical review and drafting of scientific and regulatory documents for expert and lay audiences;

- Presenting scientific, or regulatory matters at a high level (including experts);

- Knowledge and understanding of the EU pharmaceutical legislation and the regulatory framework for pharmaceutical products in the EU;

- Knowledge of the typical issues in quality, non-clinical, or clinical development in one or more therapeutic areas;

- Knowledge of general methodology for quality, non-clinical, or clinical development;

- Knowledge of at least one area relevant for quality, non-clinical, or clinical development of medicines.

These are considered as nice to have:

- Experience in working with stakeholders (industry and national/international authorities)

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 10 November 2026, today.

The application deadline is 6 December 2026, 25 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 10 November 2026.

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