The European Hematology Association (EHA)

About us

Knowledge Lead

Hematologic diseases afflict millions of Europeans each year. The European Hematology Association (EHA), located in the heart of The Hague (Netherlands), is a non-profit professional association serving clinicians and researchers with an active interest in hematology in Europe and beyond. Our mission is to promote excellence in patient care through education, research, and advocacy.

Hematology is constantly changing. We help our members stay current by delivering a structured educational program created by hematologists for hematologists. We offer a range of career development programs to help clinicians and researchers grow professionally and personally. We also advocate for hematologists and hematology at local and international levels.

Are you an inspirational strategic leader with genuine people skills and a background in the innovative life science field? Then, apply for our position of Knowledge Lead (40 hours per week).

About the role

In this position, you will strategically define the way forward for our EHA Knowledge Unit. You will be responsible for 19 employees in the following 3 departments:

  • Education
  • Scientific Publications
  • Research

You will actively master managerial aspects of daily work and roll out initiatives on people development, culture, and well-being. The emphasis on these areas reflects EHA's overall strategy and values (transparency, trust, innovation, and collaboration), and your work will help us to:

  • Deliver impactful projects and programs
  • Establish and maintain close partnerships with other stakeholders

You will report directly to the EHA Managing Director and be a member of the Management Team (MT) and the Lead Team (LT).

Only candidates who live in the Netherlands will be considered. If you are a non-EU/EEA national, a valid work permit for the Netherlands is required.

Your core responsibilities

  • Manage performance of direct and indirect reportees (within the constituent teams). Bring a 'coach' attitude and lead by example.
  • Oversee the unit's operations and performance. Meet strategic goals, set high-standard values, optimize budgets, spearhead strategic thinking, and improve processes.
  • Be an ambassador, spread knowledge, and foster interactions with the community. Improve access and sharing by facilitating innovation and the adoption of best practices.
  • Identify opportunities and potential risks while endorsing principles of fairness. Create mitigation strategies and leverage partnerships.
  • Build an equitable, open, and inclusive culture where everyone has an opportunity and is recognized for their efforts. Unleash the potential of every member in our ecosystem.
  • Lead excellence within core knowledge programs, such as the Campus platform, medical education, research grants, clinical guidelines, journal publications, mentoring, and podcasts (to name a few). In doing so, strive to enhance clinical practice and scientific progress.

Your profile

  • Bachelor's, Master’s, or doctorate in healthcare or medical sciences.
  • Over 10 years' experience of working in life or health sciences. Working experience with innovation-related associations and boards is an advantage.
  • Proven record with successful organizational change management.
  • Natural talent for leading workflows and formulating plans.
  • Over five years’ experience in people and organization management. Non-profit experience is welcome.
  • Able to lead and optimize a large, diverse team with varied expertise and priorities.
  • Strategic thinker with a passion for managing and co-working who is also able to inspire people.
  • Ability to define and execute budgets (activities, finance, personnel, etc).
  • Proficiency in crafting creative, innovative, and moving stories.
  • Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.
  • Talent for building relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Capable of fluent communication in English (in writing and orally).
  • Scientific curiosity, empathy, and creativity.
  • Good organizational and planning skills.
  • Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Stakeholder management at a senior level; able to challenge the thinking of experts.
  • Willingness to travel (extensively)—outside the Netherlands, but mainly within Europe.

What we offer

  • The opportunity to lead and represent the largest hematological association in Europe.
  • An international and dynamic environment: 15+ nationalities and culturally diverse.
  • A high degree of autonomy, flexibility, well-being, and responsibility.
  • Hybrid working with, on average, a minimum of two days per week in the office (The Hague).
  • 30 vacation days, a collective premium-free pension plan, an 8% holiday allowance, a commuting allowance, a benefits package, and a training path for your development
  • The salary range is between €5,750–€8,200 gross per month, based on full-time employment (40 hours per week).

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please send your motivation letter and resume to recruitment@ehaweb.org by December 6, 2024.

An assessment center is part of this recruitment process.

For further information, please get in touch with Bernadette Karsdorp, People Manager a.i., at humanresources@ehaweb.org.