Head of Scientific Evaluation of Regulated Products Department (REPRO) (AD12)

Head of Scientific Evaluation of Regulated Products Department (REPRO) (AD12) 
European Food Safety Authority, Parma, Italy
EFSA/X/AD/2015/001

Do you want to play an active role in an organisation that makes a difference to the lives of 500 million EU citizens? The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is at the heart of the EU’s risk assessment system for food and feed, providing scientific advice which helps to ensure that people across the continent have access to safe, nutritious food.

EFSA is looking for an inspiring manager to lead a scientific department of about 150 people in providing high level risk assessment expertise for protecting public health.

Your key responsibilities:

• Provide intellectual, strategic and operational leadership in developing the Department’s work program;
• Lead and manage the REPRO Department ensuring it fulfils its mission;
• Develop and deploy a culture of service in interfacing with various stakeholders;
• Act as a catalyser and generator of innovation and changes;
• Contribute to enhance the reputation of the Authority in the provision of excellence in scientific output.

Your skills:

• Experience in strategic leadership, in particular in scientific areas related to EFSA’s remit;
• Experience in facilitating and/or promoting scientific cooperation with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Experience in budgetary, financial and human resources management;
• Experience in scientific working processes, including the processing of regulated products applications and dossiers;
• Good knowledge of Risk Assessment and EU food and feed safety principles.

Applications/information: 
For more information on how to apply online, please consult the detailed vacancy notice as well as the eligibility criteria and competencies required at:http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/jobs/vacancies.htm

The closing date for submission of applications is 02/03/2015 midnight Italian time.