Junior EU Policy Officer (f / m / x)

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is a non-political and non-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening and uniting European Radiology. With more than 140,000 members worldwide, it has become the largest radiological society that organises one of the most innovative scientific congresses in this field, the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) , in Vienna.

Do you want to be at the forefront of Europe’s healthcare transformation? Join the ESR as a Junior EU Policy Officer and shape the future of European healthcare through evidence-based policy.

Tasks

As Junior EU Policy Officer , you will play a vital role in monitoring legislation, developing evidence-based policy positions, and building bridges between EU institutions and Europe’s radiology community.

Your work as a member of the ESR department of European and International Affairs will include :

• Actively monitor, analyse and comment EU health and digital policy developments, legislative files, and institutional initiatives impacting medical imaging, cancer care, artificial intelligence, and health data governance
• Engage directly with radiologists and clinical experts to gather insights, identify challenges, and transform their input into powerful, evidence-informed contributions to EU health policy
• Develop position papers, regulatory analyses and presentations for the ESR on key topics and issues together in close collaboration with ESR experts and working groups
• Act as a bridge between EU institutions and the radiology community - translating policy developments into clear messages for clinicians, and ensuring their knowledge and on-the-ground experience is reflected in ESR’s strategy and policy recommendations
• Support the development of advocacy strategies (including preparing speaking points, policy messaging and public consultations responses)
• Engage with EU institutions (EP, EC, Council), international organisations, health stakeholders and civil society to build and maintain strategic relationships to advance ESR interests
• Participate in various EU-level events , roundtables, and stakeholder meetings to strengthen ESR’s visibility and engagement

Requirements

Previous experience working with or within EU institutions, medical societies, or health-related NGOs is a plus!)

Benefits

The monthly gross salary for this job vacancy (38,5h) is at least € 2,900.00 (14 times per year). The final salary depends on your relevant experience and qualifications and can be negotiated.

Are you interested in joining our team?

We look forward to receiving your application!

Successful applicants must hold a valid work permit for Austria!

Successful applicants must be willing and able to commute to our office in Vienna daily!

Die European Society of Radiology (ESR) ist eine unpolitische und gemeinnützige Organisation, die sich der Stärkung und Vereinigung der europäischen Radiologie verschrieben hat. Mit mehr als 135.000 Mitgliedern weltweit, sind wir zur größten radiologischen Gesellschaft der Welt gewachsen und veranstalten jährlich einen der innovativsten wissenschaftlichen Kongresse im Bereich der Bildgebung, den European Congress of Radiology (ECR), in Wien.