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Policy Officer - MCM innovation and funding

European Commission (DG HERA, Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority) · Brussels, Belgium

This post in plain words

You will support research, innovation and market access for medical countermeasures such as vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics and protective equipment. The post is in Brussels and works on EU funding instruments for health threat preparedness.

Temporary agent

Can you apply?

The notice does not state nationality rules or age limits. Check the eligibility page linked from the vacancy before applying.

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Languages
Excellent oral and written English is essential. Other EU languages are not stated.
Education
Not stated as a minimum. A medical background is highly desirable, and a mix of scientific and policy background is ideal.
Experience
No number of years stated. Hands-on health threat experience is essential, and EU policy and funding experience is also essential.
Contract
Temporary agent (Temporary Agent 2(b)), grade AD 5 to AD 7.

What they ask for:

  • Strong understanding of the technology and clinical use of medical countermeasures.
  • Hands-on experience with health threats and early warning intelligence.
  • Familiarity with EU policy and funding rules under direct and indirect management.
  • Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
  • Medical background highly desirable; scientific and policy background ideally combined.

What you would do

  • Identify priority health threats and relevant medical countermeasures.
  • Collect and assess intelligence, desk research and stakeholder information.
  • Analyse the EU and global funding landscape, including HERA-like organisations.
  • Help design innovative funding schemes and market access actions.
  • Contribute to designing, implementing and monitoring support actions.
  • Support broader health and innovation policy work as required.

How to apply

Send your CV and completed application form as one PDF by the deadline, quoting the selection reference in the email subject. Applications after the deadline are not accepted.

Good to know:

  • Atypical hours, including evenings and weekends, may sometimes be needed, especially in emergencies.
  • The notice gives the deadline as 12.00 Brussels time, while the page header says 00:00 (CET).
  • Crisis response experience is desirable and the role needs flexibility and resilience.

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We wrote this summary automatically from the official notice, published by EU Careers (eu-careers.europa.eu). Only the official notice counts: read it before you apply.

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