Head of Risk Assessment Department – Europe
Pubblicato il 13-08-2026 - WerkenbijdeEU in Italia
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) , based in Parma, Italy, is looking for Heads of Risk Assessment Departments.
Head of Department: "B - Risk Assessment I (Plants, Animals, Biological Hazards and Pesticides)"
Head of Department: "C - Risk Assessment II (Food and Feed Products)"
(Temporary Agent, Grade AD12)
EFSA is launching a selection procedure to fill two Head of Department positions for its two future Risk Assessment Departments, which are expected to become operational as of January 2027.
The successful candidates will play a key role in shaping these departments and ensuring the delivery of scientific risk assessments, in line with EFSA's mission.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Are 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?
As a trusted leader and role model, you embody EFSA’s values and foster a culture of efficiency, excellence and collaboration. You inspire others through your actions,
creating an environment in which people can thrive, develop their potential and perform at their best.
In your role as Head of one of EFSA's Risk Assessment Department, you will provide strategic leadership and direction, ensuring the effective delivery of the Department's activities within your areas of responsibility, contributing to the achievement of EFSA’s mission to safeguard food and feed safety in Europe.
Departments' missions
1. Department “B – Risk Assessment I (Plants, Animals, Biological Hazards and Pesticides)”
- Includes the units: B1 Biological Hazards, Animal Health and Welfare; B2 Pesticide Coordination and MRL; B3 Pesticide Review; and B4 Plant Health.
- Delivers high-quality, independent and transparent scientific risk assessments across biological hazards, animal health and welfare, plant health, and plant protection products, supporting EU decision-making and public trust. It ensures a coherent, integrated appro