European Commission recruits experts for evaluation medical devices

The European Commission has opened a call for experts to be appointed as members of the expert panels for medical devices as described in the Medical Device Regulation.

The call is open until 10 November 2019 for all eligible applicants with expertise related to medical devices.

By participating, experts will contribute to ensuring the safety of medical devices. They will review the clinical evidence submitted for approval of high-risk medical devices and provide advice to e.g. the European Commission, Notified Bodies and Manufacturers.

Facts & Figures

  • Deadline: 10 November 2019
  • Application form: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/mdexperts2019
  • Experts will contribute to the evaluation of medical devices and in vitro diagnostics
  • 246 experts needed
  • 1000 additional experts needed for a general list
  • 10 Panels for different thematic areas in medical devices, one panel for IVDs and a screening panel will be established
  • Sub-groups may be created
  • Time commitment: max 2-3 days per month, mostly remote work
  • Remuneration: €450 per day worked

Role:

The selected experts will need to provide consistent scientific, technical and clinical advice concerning high risk medical devices and certain in-vitro diagnostics.

Eligibility:

In order to apply, experts must hold a EU, EFTA or Turkish citizenship, possess a relevant university degree at graduate level, have at least 10 years of relevant professional experience, have a good command of the English language and they may not have a financial interest or other interest in the medical device industry. Secondly, applications will be evaluated on the basis of a set of additional selection criteria.

More information:

Find the dedicated BioMed Alliance briefing here

European Commission information: