Trainee (Building an AI-powered CTIS knowledge base)
European Medicines Agency
- Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
- € 1.858 per maand
- Vast
- Voltijds
- Mapping of existing knowledge sources (static and living).
- Preparation of the data and data categorisation.
- Setting up mechanism for ingestion of the data from living data sources.
- Validation of results via training of the algorithm (large language model, OpenAI).In addition, you will contribute to monitoring of the European clinical trials environment via building the automation of the key performance indicators (KPIs) report under CTR. More specifically you will contribute to:
- Developing business intelligence (BI) data scripts.
- Generating visualisations that will automatically feed into the KPI report.Learning outcomesIn this traineeship, your learning outcomes will be:- Gaining a good understanding of the principles to follow for drafting a strategic planning document in the context of data science.
- Develop networking and communication skills at an international level with multiple stakeholders.
- Understand medicinal product information and the structuring of its information, along with its use in other connected use cases (e.g.: signal detection, PSUR, referrals, pharmacovigilance fee)
- Develop a good understanding of ISO processes for the definition of international data standards. Learn the ISO IDMP standards.
- Gaining of knowledge and expertise in running of Agile projectsEligibility criteriaTo 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 applied mathematics, statistics, computer sciences, engineering or a related field, preferably with experience in Python, or life sciences (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
- Interest in data analytics.
- Excellent reading, writing and verbal ability in English.
- Excellent communication and organisation skills.
- Proven analytical skills, e.g. experience with data analytical software and visualisation tools in an academic/industry environment.
- Experience with clinical trials and understanding of the EU medicine regulatory system is a plus.
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Working with others
- Adaptability
- Research and analytical skills
- Learning and development
Assessments (remote) From beginning of June 2024 to beginning of July 2024
Decision and offers By end of July 2024
Placement start 1 October 2024Conditions of traineeshipThe 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 .Domenico Scarlattilaan 6 - 1083 HS Amsterdam - The NetherlandsTelephone +31 (0)88 781 6000 - Email© European Medicines Agency, 2024. Reproduction is authorised provided the source is acknowledged.Join us to work for every patient in Europe!Who we are?Serving a population of 500 million citizens, we promote and protect public animal health in EU Member States, as well as the countries of the European Economic Area, by ensuring that all medicines available on the EU market are safe, effective and of high quality.What do we offer?
- Meaningful work contributing to protecting the health of every individual and animal in Europe within multinational, multidisciplinary team
- Development opportunities (e.g. internal mobility, mentoring, peer coaching, career reflection programme, etc.)
- Work-life balance (flexible working arrangements, teleworking, generous annual leave plus official holidays)
- Initial 5 year contract with competitive monthly tax-free salary and household & children’s allowances (where applicable)
- Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave
- Relocation assistance
- Excellent health insurance scheme and social benefits
- Retirement Pension Plan