Scientific Programme Manager

About the role

Join the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) as a Scientific Programme Manager and help shape international pharmaceutical documentary standards. You will work with leading experts and organisations worldwide to drive scientific publications and advance the European Pharmacopoeia.

Key responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate and update EDQM Standard Terms and pharmaceutical terminology with expert groups and regulatory stakeholders, ensuring alignment with international data standards.
• Represent EDQM in international forums such as ISO and IPRP on terminology and standardisation matters.
• Develop and draft scientific standards for the European Pharmacopoeia, including texts and formularies, in collaboration with global experts.
• Guide expert groups, drive scientific work programmes and evaluate new proposals.

Required profile

• Citizenship of one of the 46 Council of Europe member states.
• Relevant experience in pharmaceutical terminology, regulatory standards or related scientific programmes.
• Strong ability to work with international experts and regulatory bodies.

Required skills

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and standards.
• Familiarity with international standardisation processes (e.g., ISO, IPRP).
• Excellent coordination and communication skills with expert groups.

What we offer

• Competitive net salary ranging from €4 925 to €6 293 per month (grade A1/A2).
• Work in Strasbourg, France, at the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare.
• Opportunity to influence European pharmaceutical standards on a global scale.