Trainee; Data Analytics & Process Automation

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Selection procedure reference
: EMA/TR/11545

Final date to receive applications
: 30 September 2026 23:59 CEST

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.

This traineeship opportunity is now open for applications
until 30 September 2026 23:59 CEST
, with an intake on 1 March 2027.

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.

We are looking for a trainee in the Financial Management Office.

In an innovative science-driven Agency such as EMA, interpreting and visualising financial data, and continuously improving financial processes, are essential for efficient and transparent financial management. The Financial Management Service is increasingly focused on improving its reporting capability and automating its processes to support decision‑making and minimise manual repetitive rule‑based tasks. This traineeship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to these goals while gaining practical experience in data analysis and visualisation, and process optimisation and automation.

As a Trainee, you will be transforming raw financial data into meaningful insights and contributing to process optimisation initiatives. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Data Management and Analytics:
  Collecting, structuring and analysing financial data from various sources.
• Data Visualisation and Reporting:
  Developing reports and visualisations (e.g. using Power BI) to provide insights to Managers & other Decision-makers and ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
• Process Improvement and Automation:
  Reviewing financial processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and designing and implementing automation solutions using tools such as Power Automate and other digital technologies.
• Collaboration:
  
  Working closely with finance and procurement specialists, as well as other EMA staff involved in data and process‑improvement activities.

By the end of the traineeship, you will have:

• Developed a substantial understanding of financial management at EU agencies.
• Gained hands‑on experience in data structuring and analysis.
• Enhanced your ability to interpret data and communicate their insights effectively through dashboards and reports.
• Acquired experience in designing and implementing automation solutions for process optimisation.

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 (minimum of three years or more) that must have been obtained between 30 September 2025 and 30 September 2026 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.

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 inthe
disqualification from the procedure
.

• Basic knowledge of data analysis and visualisation tools
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills

You will demonstrate the following behavioural competencies:

• Interpersonal skills
• Working with others
• Research and analytical skills
• Learning and development

The traineeship is offered for 10 months (1 March…