Healthcare Communications Writer

The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & Healthcare (EDQM) 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 team within which you will work is within the Communications & Events Division (CED).The team runs EDQM’s communications, public relations, and information lifecycle management activities. Within CED, the Communications Section plays a crucial role in shaping the organisation's public image, increasing its visibility and ensuring effective communication both internally and externally. Its activities include developing and executing communication strategies and initiatives for audiences in Europe and beyond, managing media relations, creating content for various platforms and users, and co-ordinating communication efforts for events.

As a Healthcare Communications Writer, you will:

• create content for websites, social media platforms and other communication channels to raise awareness and promote the work of the EDQM;
• draft communications for a variety of campaigns and promotional materials such as leaflets and publications, videos, podcasts, presentations, etc.;
• draft speeches for events and presentations and providing support for media relations, including drafting press releases; and preparing spokespersons for interviews (media training);
• collaborate with internal teams composed of scientists, subject matter experts and others to ensure accurate and consistent messaging across all platforms;
• act as a “bridge” between the scientific entities of the organisation and the Communications section, translating complex scientific content into meaningful tailor-made communications for each and every audience.

• Operational - Planning and work organisation
• Operational - Drafting skills
• Operational - Concern for quality
• Interpersonal - Teamwork and co-operation
• Interpersonal - Communication

• Professional and technical expertise: 
  •  excellent creative writing skills; 
  •  research skills: ability to conduct research, analyse data and synthesise information from diverse sources to support evidence-based communication efforts.

• Interpersonal - Service orientation

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 What we offer. 

For more information on how we recruit, you can consult the page Our recruitment process. This recruitment is carried out in accordance with Article 490 of the Council of Europe Staff Rules. 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 [email protected], we will ensure that your request is handled.

The information published on the CoE’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication of the vacancy notice. Any changes to these conditions during the recruitment process will be updated on our Portal and will apply at the time of the job offer. Our career's website is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have. Should you have remaining questions, please contact us at [email protected].