Programme Officer (Technology Innovation Programmes)

TL;DR

Programme Officer (Technology Innovation): Coordinating and supporting the deployment of new technologies to transform core processes with an accent on AI and advanced data analytics. Focus on bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams, managing innovation pipelines, and developing proof of concepts.

Location: hirify.global Amsterdam, Netherlands. Relocation is mandatory to take up duties.

Salary: €4,249.97 per month

Company

The European Medicines Agency (hirify.global) ensures that medicines available on the EU market are safe, effective, and of high quality for 500 million citizens.

What you will do

• Facilitate collaboration between business and technology stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Manage project backlogs and deliverables using tools such as ADO, Miro, and Microsoft Planner.
• Coordinate and support multiple technology innovation projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Contribute to the selection and execution of AI and advanced data analytics technologies.
• Develop proof of concepts for technology pilots and automate internal workflows.
• Ensure the implementation of "data protection by design and by default" in divisional processes.

Requirements

• Citizenship of an EU Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway.
• English: C1 level required; satisfactory knowledge (B2) of another EU official language.
• University degree in Business Management, IT, Data Science, STI, or similar fields.
• At least 2 years of experience in data analysis, management, and visualization.
• Experience managing an innovation pipeline from idea generation through pilot implementation.
• Experience working with multicultural and multidisciplinary stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience in Python programming, app development, and Azure development environments.
• Experience in the assessment, selection, and deployment of AI models or open-source AI components.
• Knowledge of Prince2, Agile foundation, or SAFe.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful work contributing to public health within a multinational, multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible working arrangements and teleworking options to support work-life balance.
• Initial 5-year renewable contract with a tax-free salary and various allowances.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, relocation assistance, and a retirement pension plan.
• Professional development opportunities through internal mobility, mentoring, and peer coaching.

Hiring process

• Shortlisting based on application forms and pre-defined assessment questions.
• Personality assessments (e.g., SHL OPQ32) for shortlisted candidates.
• Preliminary and final assessments conducted mostly remotely via Webex or Teams.
• Creation of a reserve list of qualified candidates for future vacancy offers.