Projectmanager Digital Health – Leiden/Hybrid – 32-40h

Innovation in the field of healthy working and living starts with good cooperation. Between governments, companies, healthcare parties and patient associations, for example. Under your leadership, together we develop solutions for the society of the future.

You will work as a project manager within the unit Healthy Living & Work, in the Research Group Microbiology & Systems Biology (MSB). You will work mainly within the Systems Biology team on projects around the themes of 'digital health' and 'personalized health'. For this vacancy the focus is on projects around the themes of digital health and the application of Artificial Intelligence for optimizing health. 

The projects within the Systems Biology team focus on understanding human biology, improving health, using lifestyle as a treatment for lifestyle-related diseases and creating innovations for our partners in this area. In doing so, we want to work with partners to achieve societal impact, such as health gains for all and reducing healthcare costs. Together with colleagues and partners outside TNO you will develop new projects and innovations, such as using sensors to measure health and offer relevant lifestyle interventions or developing ways to use health and wearable data while respecting privacy. 

As project manager you will ensure the successful running of innovation and collaboration projects on behalf of TNO. For us, working with different partners and in partnerships is a matter of course, because it allows us to shed light on issues from multiple angles. The projects are often funded from different sources, sometimes 100% from companies but sometimes 100% from subsidies and all combinations in between. You will be dealing with a variety of parties, from governments and employee associations to insurers. Your job is to manage the expectations of the mix of partners, keep them involved and ensure that projects meet the conditions. Together with subject matter experts, you manage TNO project teams, often consisting of colleagues from multiple departments. At the same time you keep a close eye on the interests of the external partners. That makes the projects you coordinate challenging. For example, the interests of companies may differ with the subsidy conditions or the objectives of TNO. That is why you are closely involved from the preparation of the project application. You work together with a business developer and a content expert. Together you look at which partners you can get on board, who fits best with projects and what the various interests are.

You manage the budget and schedule. You also go for good results and stimulate the development of your project staff. You often have several projects under your belt, which take at least a year to complete. You work structured and often in blocks on projects, but are always available to parties who come to you in between for questions and advice. Is a project heading toward completion? Then you play an important role in the creation of the end result or a report. Sometimes you write those yourself, sometimes you make a planning for your project team and clarify the wishes and requirements of reports.

Translating scientific objectives into concrete actions: that's where you draw your energy. You understand the many interests involved in government funding and mixed-funding projects and have a keen eye for them. You feel at home in this interesting playing field. You constantly keep your finger on the pulse of the various parties, involve them in projects and give proactive advice if you think things need to be improved or tightened up. You carefully weigh everyone's interests and take them into account. So that everyone recognizes the results when the project is completed. 

Next to this, you have:

• A university degree or PhD in a relevant field, such as bioinformatics, medical informatics, medical biology or health sciences.
• Extensive experience leading projects with multiple stakeholders and commercial parties, often involving multiple interests. Experience working on projects in the field of digital health and/or personalized health is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Preferably an IPMA certification. If you do not yet have this certification, you can obtain it with us.
• Affinity with Healthy Living, with interest in the role of AI and digital capabilities in healthcare.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good command of Dutch and English.

Challenging and varied work with a real impact. And plenty of opportunities as, at TNO, you are in charge of shaping your career. We offer a gross monthly salary between € 4.500,- and € 6.000,- (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180). In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.

TNO offers optional employee benefits, enabling you to tailor your benefits package to match your personal situation. You may also expect:

• An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field.
• The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs.
• 33 days annual leave on a full-time basis.
• An employer that values and encourages diverse talent, with initiatives like the Female Leadership Program, our Rainbow Community and round tables on inclusion topics.
• We offer a comprehensive and flexible mobility plan that also includes full compensation for public transportation for commuting and business travel.
• Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues. That’s how you will get to know a lot of people really quickly.
• Flexible working hours, the possibility to work parttime (32 of 36 hours) and the possibility of working from home.
• Access to TNO’s project managers guild: a network of some three hundred equals. The guild organizes workshops, conferences, intervision sessions and other activities for project managers.
• A good pension scheme.

Read more about tailoring your benefits package.

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world. Read more about TNO as an employer.

At TNO we encourage an inclusive work environment, where you can be yourself. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. It is by combining our unique strengths and perspectives that we are able to develop innovations that make a real difference in society. Want to know more? Read what steps we are taking in the area of diversity and inclusion.

Please apply before the 30th of September 2024. The selection process comprises two interview rounds. In a final meeting we will discuss the terms of employment and your tailored benefits package. We aim to finalize the entire process within four weeks.

The selection process may include an online assessment and a reference check.

A certificate of Conduct (VOG) is required before starting a new job at TNO.