Pedro Montalban San Jose
Summary
ID Number: 72226493F
Nationality: Spanish
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Public health policy officer (HERA 0.3)
European Commission
Brussels
2026.01 - Current
- Contributed to technical and administrative operations within HERA, supporting EU health emergency preparedness initiatives.
- Provided medical expertise in the evaluation and assessment of vaccines and therapeutics, informing decision-making ahead of joint procurement procedures.
- Supported the analysis of clinical and strategic value of medical countermeasures under consideration at EU level.
- Drafted and contributed to official documentation related to the EU FAB project.
Medical doctor - Technical expert
Fundacion Marques de Valdecilla, MED.PRO
Employer - Santander (Spain), Job - Brussels, Cantabria
2025.08 - 2025.12
- Represented Cantabria in Council of the European Union public health working group meetings.
- Drafted analytical reports and briefings on EU public health discussions, decisions, and policy developments.
- Communicated key outcomes and strategic insights to the Public Health Department of Cantabria, supporting Spain’s participation during the rotating EU Presidency semester.
- Provided technical and strategic advice on Cantabria’s position, engagement, and contributions within EU public health working groups.
Blue Book Trainee - Emergency Preparedness (HERA)
European Commission
Brussels, Belgium
2025.03 - 2025.07
- Collaborating with the HERA team on technical and administrative tasks.
- Employing problem solving and communication to assist in tasks for the EUFAB team.
Medical Volunteer
CIS San Juan Bosco
Ojojona, Honduras
2024.07 - 2024.07
- Supporting the medical team at Honduras clinic by developing and delivering workshops for healthcare professionals and patients.
Medical Placement - Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition
INVISTA
Santander, Spain
2024.01 - 2024.06
- Shadowing a medical professional and observing adaptation of patient treatment plans.
- Follow up and monitoring of multiple ongoing medical cases simultaneously.
Medical Placement - Department of Neurosurgery
Ruber Internacional
Madrid, Spain
2023.09 - 2023.12
- Shadowing a neurosurgeon during surgery and observing the application of high stakes decision making and concentration.
Education
Master Public Health -
Universidad Europea de Madrid
(online), SpainBachelor Medicine and Surgery -
University of Leeds
United KingdomBachelor Clinical Anatomy -
University of Leeds
United KingdomInternational Baccalaureate -
United Nations International School of Hanoi (UNIS)
VietnamSkills
- Adaptability
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Discipline
- Resilience
- Multitasking
Languages
Spanish
Native language
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
English
Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Affiliations
- Padel: I play 4-5 times a week at a competitive level.
- Football: Former captain of my team and member of the university team. Competed in international tournaments and now enjoy playing recreationally.
- Other sports: I partake in a wide range of sports at an amateur level, including tennis, basketball, ski, beach volleyball, ping pong, swimming and spikeball.
- Gaming: I enjoy strategy and simulation games that require fast-thinking, multitasking and co-operating teammates/friends.
Timeline
Public health policy officer (HERA 0.3)
European Commission
2026.01 - Current
Medical doctor - Technical expert
Fundacion Marques de Valdecilla, MED.PRO
2025.08 - 2025.12
Blue Book Trainee - Emergency Preparedness (HERA)
European Commission
2025.03 - 2025.07
Medical Volunteer
CIS San Juan Bosco
2024.07 - 2024.07
Medical Placement - Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition
INVISTA
2024.01 - 2024.06
Medical Placement - Department of Neurosurgery
Ruber Internacional
2023.09 - 2023.12
Bachelor Medicine and Surgery -
University of Leeds
Bachelor Clinical Anatomy -
University of Leeds
International Baccalaureate -
United Nations International School of Hanoi (UNIS)
Master Public Health -
Universidad Europea de Madrid