Trainee (Data Protection)
Selection procedure reference: EMA/TR/10432
Deadline for applications: 20 May 2024 23:59 CET
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is a decentralised agency of the European Union (EU), located in Amsterdam. It began operating in 1995. It is responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision and safety monitoring of medicines in the EU.
The 2024 Traineeship programme is now open for applications until 20 May 2024 23:59 CET, with an intake on 1 October 2024.
About the traineeship programme
The Agency is looking for motivated, qualified recent graduates or students on an Erasmus+ or other programme or PhD students or Master's students (who posses a previous degree), who are interested in gaining experience and contribute to the Agency’s work for every patient in Europe. The purpose of a traineeship at the Agency is to perform tasks that are predominantly in the interest of the trainee’s training and principally serve to increase the trainee’s knowledge and to gain relevant experience.
Placement description
We are looking for a trainee in the Data Protection team within the Data Analytics and Methods Task Force.
Specific objectives and projects
During your traineeship, you will deliver projects and improvements at EMA with main focus on strengthening data protection compliance in accordance with EUDPR.
More specifically, the project will focus on three areas:
- Implementing a data protection software solution/process improvements that will facilitate data protection activities planning, workload and task management and quarterly reporting to the Executive Director and the Internal Controllers. A data protection software solution is to be selected based on the criteria defined in collaboration with EMA’s DPCs (Data Protection Controllers) which will be finalised in Q2 2024.
- Building on the internal guidance on data protection and AI and the tailored data protection risk assessment, support the conduct of data protection impact assessments, develop lessons learned and to deliver targeted training to EMA staff and the EU Medicines Regulatory Network.
- Support the implementation of the DREAM replacement solution (DREAM is the electronic archiving tool at EMA) with regard to all data protection related matters.
Learning outcomes
- Understanding of Data Protection Principles: ability to explain the key principles of data protection and how they apply in the context of EMA's activities.
- Knowledge of Health Data/Pharmaceutical/AI Regulations: ability to outline the specific regulations and guidelines that pertain to the use of personal data, and how to ensure data protection compliance.
- Process Improvement in Data Protection: capability of analysing current data protection processes, identify areas for improvement, and propose changes that increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Risk Assessment and Management: skills in conducting risk assessments related to data protection, particularly in the context of health data and AI.
- Implementation of Data Protection Measures: ability to implement data protection measures in real-world scenarios.
- Continuous Learning in Data Protection: capability to stay updated with the latest developments in data protection, AI, and health data, and to adapt knowledge and skills accordingly.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for consideration for this placement, you are required to:
- enjoy full rights as a citizen of a European Union Member State or Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway;
- possess a university degree in Law, Public Administration, Data Sciences or a university degree with clearly demonstrated credentials on the framework of personal data protection in the European Union (minimum of three years or more) that must have been obtained within the last 12 months (graduated between 20 May 2023 and 20 May 2024) or be a university student on an Erasmus + or a similar programme or a PhD student or a Master's student with a previous fully finished degree in the areas mentioned before.
- a thorough knowledge of English (at least level C1) and good knowledge of other official EU language (at least B2) of the Common European Framework for Languages
For criteria 1 and 2, you will be required to provide proof in the application form and at the interview stage. Failing to present these documents may result in the disqualification from the procedure.
Additional skills
In addition to the eligibility criteria, you will have:
- Knowledge of Union data protection legislation obtained in the course of university studies/ traineeship/ working experience.
- Skills in writing official documents in English.
Behavioural Competencies
You will demonstrate the following behavioural competencies:
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Working with others
- Adaptability
- Research and analytical skills
- Learning and development
Expected selection timelines
Deadline for applications | 20 May 2024 23:59 CET |
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Assessments (remote) | From beginning of June 2024 to beginning of July 2024 |
Decision and offers | By end of July 2024 |
Placement start | 1 October 2024 |
Conditions of traineeship
The traineeship is offered for 10 months (1 October 2024 – 31 July 2025) and takes place at the Agency’s premises in Amsterdam with possibility for teleworking up to 40% of working time from The Netherlands and occasional teleworking from outside The Netherlands. Traineeships are offered for either full-time or part-time (80% or 50%) if combined with university studies.
The Agency pays a monthly stipend of €1,858.31 for a full-time traineeship (reduced accordingly for 80% or 50%) and a travel contribution upon joining the Agency.
Each trainee will have a mentor at the Agency who will guide the trainee through the programme.
The conditions of employment are stated in the Executive Decision on rules governing the traineeship programme at the EMA available here.
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