Scientific Programme Manager

Scientific Programme Manager COE - Council of Europe Strasbourg International A1/A2 -Mid Level - Administrators - International recruitment level Speaks English, French Application deadline: March 30, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and HealthCare (EDQM) is seeking a Scientific Programme Manager to draft and manage European Pharmacopoeia texts in the field of radiopharmaceuticals. The role involves coordinating activities, engaging with experts, and promoting the understanding of the Pharmacopoeia. The successful candidate will also participate in international events and contribute to maintaining the Pharmacopoeia's leadership in radiopharmaceutical standards. This position requires a strong background in radiopharmaceutical sciences and relevant professional experience. Candidate Requirements: Master's degree in radiopharmaceutical sciences or related field At least 3 years of experience in quality control or development of radiopharmaceuticals Knowledge of regulatory requirements in radiopharmacy Experience in project management in the radiopharmaceutical field Very good knowledge of English and basic knowledge of French Citizen of a Council of Europe member state Under the age of 65 General Information Vacancy number 1236/2026 Recruitment type External recruitment (international) Type of contract Fixed-term appointment Posted date 27-Feb-2026 Deadline to apply 30-Mar-2026 Duty station Strasbourg Grade A1/A2 Entity European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines and HealthCare (EDQM) Description & Requirements Your Team The is a leading organisation whose mission is to contribute to public health protection by engaging with an international community of experts and stakeholders. We achieve this by promoting acces to safe medicines and healthcare through the elaboration of quality standards, which are recognised as a scientific bookmark worldwide. the EDQM's standards for medicines and their ingredients, compiled in the European Pharmacopeia, are legally binding in its 39 member states (and the European Union) and are also widely used across the globe in the human and animal health sectors. The EDQM also plays a crucial role in the areas of blood transfusion, organ, tissue and cell transplantation and in developing and setting consumer health standards, such as for cosmetics and food contact materials. You will work within the Biologicals Division (Division B), a team of around 15 colleagues who coordinate the drafting of European Pharmacopoeia texts in the fields of biologicals, radiopharmaceuticals and microbiology. The team works closely with a network of subject matter experts. Your Role As a Scientific Programme Manager, you will: draft European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.) texts (monographs and general chapters) in the field of radiopharmaceuticals, for publication in Pharmeuropa (for public consultation) and adoption by the European Pharmacopoeia Commission, in close co-operation with experts in the field, on the basis of the scientific data and information available (such as batch data, validation protocols and reports); manage the that elaborate and revise Ph. Eur. texts on radiopharmaceuticals and are assigned to you, including: planning and co-ordinating activities and following up actions, providing advice to the chairs and experts as necessary; proposing the addition of new items to the work programme, evaluating requests for revision of published texts; potentially playing an active role in the drafting of validation or verification protocols for methods of analysis to be included in Ph. Eur. texts and in engaging with stakeholders to promote the understanding of the Ph. Eur.; participate in international events or conferences with the aim of promoting Ph. Eur. activities; participate in reflexions aimed at maintaining the Ph. Eur. as lead pharmacopoeia in the field of radiopharmaceuticals in Europe and worldwide, for example by anticipating the needs for future Ph. Eur. standards in a rapidly evolving field . Requirements to apply You must: hold a higher education degree or qualification equivalent to a master’s degree (2nd cycle of the ) in the field of radiopharmaceutical sciences, radiopharmacy, radiopharmaceutical chemistry, nuclear medicine technology, or other closely related scientific disciplines; have at least 3 years’ recent professional experience in one or more of the following areas: quality control of radiopharmaceuticals using physico‑chemical testing methods; development, verification or validation of analytical or production methods for radiopharmaceuticals; preparation or production of radiopharmaceuticals in a hospital, research or industrial environment, ideally under GMP or ISO/IEC 17025 conditions; application of regulatory requirements relevant to radiopharmacy; implementation of quality assurance systems in radiopharmacy; coordination or management of scientific or technical projects in the  radiopharmaceutical field. have a very good knowledge English, and a basic knowledge of French or the ability to acquire that knowledge on the job . You must also: be a citizen of one of the member states of the Council of Europe and fulfil the conditions for appointment to the civil service of that state; have discharged any obligation concerning national service (military, civil or comparable); not be the parent, child, stepchild or grandchild of a serving staff member of the Council of Europe; be under the age of 65 years. Your application must demonstrate to what extent you have the competencies listed below. To help you doing so, feel free to consult our . Key competencies Operational - Planning and work organisation Operational - Analysis and problem solving Operational - Drafting skills Operational - Results orientation Operational - Concern for quality Desirable competencies Interpersonal - Teamwork and co-operation Interpersonal - Adaptability Interpersonal - Initiative What we offer This jo