Communication Officer

TL;DR

Communication Officer (Public Health): Supporting the implementation of communication strategies and producing user-centred content to strengthen trust in science with an accent on multi-channel campaigns and stakeholder engagement. Focus on translating complex scientific information into clear, engaging narratives for public and animal health initiatives.

Location: Must be based in or be able to relocate to Amsterdam, Netherlands

Salary: €4,249.97 (including local weighting)

Company

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

What you will do

• Support the implementation of communication strategies aligned with corporate priorities.
• Plan, produce, and publish engaging, user-centred content across multiple platforms.
• Contribute to multi-channel communication campaigns and co-creative initiatives.
• Monitor communication trends and performance metrics to inform evidence-based decisions.
• Draft, review, and coordinate day-to-day communication activities.

Requirements

• Citizenship of an EU Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway.
• Completed university studies of at least three years.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in a communication role.
• English proficiency at C1 level or higher.
• Satisfactory knowledge of another official EU language (at least B2).
• Mandatory relocation to the Netherlands to take up duties.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI-supported content creation tools and video production.
• Knowledge of science communication principles and EU pharmaceutical legislation.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful work contributing to public and animal health in Europe.
• Competitive tax-free salary with household and children’s allowances.
• Relocation assistance and expatriation benefits.
• Excellent health insurance scheme and retirement pension plan.
• Flexible working arrangements and generous annual leave.

Hiring process

• Preliminary assessment and shortlisting based on application questions.
• Personality assessments (e.g., SHL OPQ32) and competency-based interviews.
• Final assessment and placement on a reserve list for future vacancies.