IT Product Owner – Help Safeguard Patient Safety Across Europe
Do you want your work to have a real impact on millions of patients? At the European Medicines Verification Organisation (EMVO), you’ll contribute directly to protecting the European pharmaceutical supply chain and preventing falsified medicines from reaching patients.
Join a mission-driven organisation at the heart of European healthcare innovation.
Why EMVO?
EMVO is:
* A dynamic European organisation representing key stakeholders across the EU healthcare and pharmaceutical supply chain.
* A central player in preventing falsified medicines from entering the legal supply chain.
* A trusted partner to 2000+ pharmaceutical companies and 30 National Medicines Verification Organisations.
* A place where you can work with cutting-edge systems and contribute to large-scale, high-impact European projects.
* A multicultural, friendly, and highly motivated team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
* An employer offering an attractive remuneration package and long-term stability.
Your Role: IT Product Owner
As our IT Product Owner, you will help shape the future of EMVO’s digital ecosystem. Working closely with the CIO Office, business stakeholders, and technical teams, you will support the evolution of key European-level systems such as the European Alert Management System and the EU Hub.
Your mission: ensure that business needs are clearly understood, prioritised, and transformed into effective, high-quality digital solutions.
Your Responsibilities
* Support the CIO Office in coordinating and managing IT initiatives across EMVO.
* Gather, analyse, and document business and functional requirements from internal and external stakeholders.
* Translate business needs into clear user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of EMVO’s systems and digital platforms.
* Collaborate with project managers, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
* Ensure that EMVO’s solutions meet business, technical, and regulatory expectations.
Your Profile
You bring:
* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
* A basic understanding of product ownership, business analysis, or project management.
* A genuine interest in IT systems, digital platforms, and European-scale solutions.
* Familiarity with Agile or structured project environments (a plus).
* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
* Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Solid organisational and prioritisation abilities.
* Comfortable working with diverse stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
* Product Ownership, Business Analysis, Agile, or Project Management certificates (a plus).
* Excellent command of English; (written and spoken). Spanish OR French, OR German knowledge is an asset.
What We Offer
As our IT Product Owner, you will join a stable, multicultural team of 14 passionate professionals.
You will also enjoy:
* A permanent full-time position (40h/week).
* 32 days of holiday.
* A competitive compensation package including:
o Meal vouchers & eco vouchers
o Comprehensive group and health insurance
o 100% reimbursement of public transport
* Remote work flexibility.
* The opportunity to work on ground-breaking systems that support patient safety across Europe.
Hiring Process
* Up to 3 interviews with members of the IT and HR teams.
* A transparent process completed within 4 weeks.
* Questions? Contact Marisa Jimenez Sanchez at +32 2 657 51 71.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Upload your CV via the Apply Now button and take the next step in your career.
We look forward to meeting you.