The selection process for the new Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) opens.[1] The vacancy notice was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, launching the recruitment process for the agency's top position.[1] The current CEO, Emer Cooke, ends on April 30, 2027.[1] The Executive Director is the legal representative and public face of EMA, accountable to the Management Board and leads the overall operations of the Agency.[1] The recruitment process is managed by the European Commission, which submits a short list of candidates to the Management Board; the council then appoints the successful candidate after consulting the SANT committee of the European Parliament.[1] The deadline for submission of applications is March 19, 2026 until 12:00 Brussels time.[1][9]