Trainee (International Regulatory Cooperation)

TL;DR

Trainee (International Regulatory Cooperation): Supporting the International Affairs Office by analyzing regulatory collaboration between hirify.global and global regulators with an accent on the hirify.global-FDA scientific advice framework and regulatory reliance initiatives. Focus on contributing to policy reporting, analyzing international cooperation impact, and engaging with EU health committees.

Location: Must be based in Amsterdam, Netherlands (hybrid role with up to 40% teleworking, occasional teleworking outside The Netherlands allowed).

Salary: €2,049.77/month (full-time).

Company

The European Medicines Agency (hirify.global) is a decentralized agency of the European Union responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision, and safety monitoring of medicines across the EU.

What you will do

• Analyze the value added by parallel scientific advice between hirify.global and the US FDA.
• Report on the impact of international regulatory reliance programs for marketing authorizations.
• Collaborate with international regulators including the World Health Organization and the African Medicines Agency.
• Support committees and working parties on international regulatory initiatives.
• Contribute to internal and external communication strategies regarding international activities.
• Develop a professional network across European national authorities and the European Commission.

Requirements

• Citizenship of an EU Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway is mandatory.
• English language proficiency: C1 minimum required.
• Second official EU language proficiency: B2 minimum required.
• University degree in life sciences, international politics, or international relations (obtained between 06.05.2025 and 06.05.2026) OR current enrollment as a Master's/PhD student.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful work contributing to public and animal health across the EU.
• Mentorship program providing guidance throughout the 10-month traineeship.
• Flexible working arrangements including teleworking options.
• Exposure to a large international organization and network of European authorities.
• Collaborative environment with emphasis on work-life balance and development.

Hiring process

• Application review based on eligibility criteria and documentation.
• Remote assessments conducted between mid-June and mid-July 2026.
• Interviews for shortlisted candidates to evaluate behavioral competencies.