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The European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association (EDMA), the trade association that represents the In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) industry active in Europe, is seeking to fill the position of

REGULATORY AFFAIRS OFFICER BASED IN BRUSSELS

Working within a dynamic team of eight persons, the successful candidate must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience, and preferably the following:
- Experience in the manufacturing and/or use of in-vitro diagnostic medical devices.
- Experience with the EU Institutions.
- Proven ability to understand and summarise complex technical/regulatory issues.
- Educated to a degree level or the equivalent gained through experience, in a relevant science for example biological/biomedical sciences or laboratory sciences.
- Fluency in English written and oral: The working language of the organisation is English.
Other languages are also an asset.
- Computer literacy

The candidate will:
- Be a contact point for EDMA members for regulatory issues.
- Assist in organising meetings, coordinating debate, recording discussions and developing written output as necessary.
- Have a role in the publishing of information for members including the EDMA website.

It is expected that the candidate will, after training, be able to work autonomously on selected issues. He will work closely with the Communication department. Remuneration will be in accordance with experience and abilities.

Applications and CV to: human.resources@edma-ivd.be before 30 October 2007

The European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association (EDMA) is the trade association that represents the In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) industry active in Europe.
In Vitro Diagnostics are the tests performed on a biological sample to make diagnose or rule out a disease. They are used for screening for disease and for monitoring therapy and to ensure the safety of the blood used in transfusions. About 64% of the information held on the patient record comes from diagnostic tests. IVDs cover a wide range from sophisticated technologies run in clinical laboratories to simple self-tests such as for pregnancy.
EDMA membership brings together 21 National Associations in European countries and 30 of the major companies engaged in the research, development, manufacture or distribution of IVD products. Through its affiliated National Associations, EDMA represents in total more than 500 companies (or over 700 legal entities) across Europe.
Website www.edma-ivd.be