Director of Strategy & External Relations

Turn recognition into lasting change

• You represent the organization in all relevant external forums, consultative bodies, and networks, and are able to effectively advocate and present arguments from the patient’s perspective.
• You will develop and implement lobbying and advocacy strategies.
• You will be responsible for strategic positioning and policy decisions within the framework of the annual plan.
• You identify social, political, and medical trends and translate them into strategic advice for the organization. You have a natural inclination to seek out new opportunities.
• You will actively work on relationship management and strengthening network partnerships.
• You are the spokesperson for the press.
• You will work closely with the Director of Operations & Internal Affairs on decisions that affect the team or the internal organization.
• As part of the executive team, you will ensure that the organization maintains a future-proof position in the field.
• You will work closely with the team and the experts by experience.

Line of accountability

You will report to the Director of Operations & Internal Affairs.

You in this role

You feel at home in a dynamic environment involving patients, healthcare, politics, and science. You switch effortlessly between a meaningful conversation with a patient, a substantive discussion with policymakers, and an interview with the press. You think strategically, act decisively, and always put the patient’s perspective first.

What you bring to the table:

• You have extensive experience as a stakeholder manager in complex (healthcare) networks or programs.
• You have experience with lobbying and advocacy, preferably at the national level.
• You're very familiar with the Dutch healthcare system and know how things work.
• Knowledge of post-COVID and PAIS is a plus; a willingness to quickly learn more about these topics is a must.
• You have a college- or university-level education and way of thinking.
• You're a strategist; you spot opportunities, capitalize on momentum, and aren't afraid to make decisions.
• You're a true team player; you bring people together and keep everyone engaged.
• You're a driving force; you get people moving and keep going, even when things get tough.
• You are persuasive and bold, and you aren’t afraid to be blunt when necessary.
• You have political sensitivity; you have a good sense of what’s appropriate, when, and with whom.
• Of course, you will be working with (and for) people with lived experience.

What do we offer?

• A one-year contract with the option to renew.
• A salary in accordance with pay scale L (ranging from €4,910 to €7,205) under the Longfonds Collective Bargaining Agreement, depending on education and experience, based on a 36-hour workweek.
• A pleasant, innovative, and educational work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• An open and collaborative work environment that encourages initiative and features great coworkers.
• Attractive employee benefits, including a 13th month’s salary and a wellness budget.
• Full reimbursement of travel expenses for public transportation (our office is located near Amersfoort Centraal Station) or by bicycle.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your application (resume and cover letter) via lucasruijs@longfonds.nl.

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Contact us

For more detailed information about this position, please contactJoris van Caulil, Director of Operations & Internal Affairs, at jorisvancaulil@postcovidnl.nl.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contactLucas Ruijs, HR Team Leader (Longfonds/PostCovid NL), at06 25 68 27 04 or, or lucasruijs@longfonds.nl.

You can also ask questions about the content by emailing Joris van Caulil to request a call (see contact information above).

The procedure

Based on your response, we will determine whether to schedule an introductory meeting.

Recruitment agencies are asked to refrain from contacting us regarding this job opening.