ppbDeadline for Applications /b: 24 August 2026, 23:59, Italy time zone /p pAre you an experienced leader with a strong track record of managing scientific functions, shaping strategic priorities and guiding multidisciplinary teams in a complex and evolving environment? /p pThe Heads of Departments "B – Risk Assessment I (Plants, Animals, Biological Hazards and Pesticides)" and "C – Risk Assessment II (Food and Feed Products)" will play key roles in leading and shaping their department’s strategic direction and operational excellence. /p ul liProvide strategic leadership and direction for the Department /li liOversee the delivery of high-quality scientific risk assessments /li liDrive innovation, digital transformation and methodological development /li liLead and develop multidisciplinary teams /li liManage financial, human and operational resources /li liRepresent EFSA and strengthen collaboration with EU and international stakeholders /li liInternational and dynamic environment /li liContribute to EFSA Strategy 2027 /li liValues: ethics, transparency, inclusion, diversity /li /ul h3bWhat EFSA offers /b /h3 ul liSalary: from € 14.603 /month + benefits /li li5 years (renewable) contract /li liThe opportunity to live and work in Parma, Italy—within easy reach of ski resorts, the seaside and the mountains. /li /ul h3bEligibility /b /h3 h3bGeneral requirements:



/b /h3 ul liNational of Member State of the European Union, Iceland, Norway /li liEnjoy full rights as a citizen fulfilment of military obligations /li liPhysically fit for the role /li liKnowledge of one EU language + another EU language /li liMeet character requirements /li /ul h3bQualifications: /b /h3 pA level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least four (4) years attested by a diploma(2); /p pOR /p pb) A level of education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three (3) years attested by a diploma(2) and in addition at least one (1) year of professional experience. /p h3bExperience /b /h3 pIn addition to the above, at least fifteen (15) years of proven professional experience acquired after having obtained the qualifications mentioned in point 2 in positions corresponding to the nature of duties of the vacant post. Out of these fifteen (15) years, at least two (2) years must have been acquired as a manager. /p pIn case you do not fulfil all the eligibility criteria, your application will not be taken into consideration. /p pIf you are ready to shape one of two newly established Risk Assessment Departments and lead scientific excellence in food and feed safety across Europe, don't miss this opportunity. /p pMore information applications: EFSA Careers - Jobs /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Heads of Risk Assessment Departments (Parma)
🏢 European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
📍 Parma