Head of Evaluation Division

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 access 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.

The Certification of Substances Department (DCEP) is responsible for the procedure for Certificates of suitability to the monographs of the European Pharmacopoeia (CEP procedure). Within the DCEP, the Evaluation Division takes charge of the scientific assessment of CEP applications and their revisions. The Division is composed of 35 scientists from multiple backgrounds split into four teams, and it works with a network of about 80 quality assessors nominated by national competent authorities.

As the Head of the Evaluation Division in the Certification of Substances Department (DCEP), your role will focus on:

• contributing to the development and implementation of the DCEP objectives with regard to scientific evaluation of CEP dossiers for substances for pharmaceutical use (new applications and their revisions);
• acting as a member of the DCEP management team;
• leading and managing the Division’s financial and human resources, providing clear goals and regular performance feedback, monitoring progress, monitoring targets and performance against KPIs, whilst fostering co-operation, team spirit and a harmonious and efficient working environment;
• managing the Division’s scientific work; acting as a change agent continuously improving operations across the Division to achieve state-of the-art assessments that fulfil stakeholders’ needs;
• participating and/or managing and monitoring the implementation of relevant specific EDQM strategic projects; ensuring the coherence of the EDQM’s work and the smooth running of interdepartmental activities;
• building relations and co-operating effectively with EDQM colleagues and external stakeholders;
• representing the EDQM in international collaborations (e.g. with national agencies) or in conferences; undertaking official journeys in connection with activities; communicating on DCEP’s activities and initiatives.

• Managerial - Leadership
• Managerial - Management of teams
• Operational - Planning and work organisation
• Operational - Results orientation
• Interpersonal - Teamwork and co-operation

• Managerial - Organisational and contextual awareness
• Interpersonal - Relationship building
• Interpersonal - Resilience

• Professional and technical expertise:
  • experience in scientific assessment of the quality of active substances;
  • ability to work with IT tools including MS Office;
  • experience in project management.

This job vacancy is for an international external recruitment. You can consult the conditions of employment (salaries, allowances, pension scheme, social insurance, etc.) on the webpage . 

For more information on how we recruit, you can consult the page . This recruitment is carried out in accordance with . The deadline for applications is indicated in the General information section of this vacancy notice (see above) and is fixed at 23:59:59 (CET/CEST). When applying, make sure your motivation shows how your competencies make your profile the best for the role.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Council of Europe welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people, irrespective of sex, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or social origin, disability, religion or belief. Under its equal opportunity policy, the Council of Europe is aiming to achieve gender parity in staff employed in each category and grade. At the time of appointment, preference between suitable people shall be given to the person of the gender which is under-represented in the relevant grades within the category to which the vacancy belongs.

Applicants with specific needs are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact us at , we will ensure that your request is handled.

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