Transition leader | Bigpicture Digital Pathology Platform

Bigpicture is a large European public-private initiative that brings together academia, healthcare, and industry to build a large-scale, shared infrastructure of digital pathology images for AI-driven research and innovation. Coordinated by Radboudumc's Computational Pathology Group, the project is now entering its final and most critical phase: transitioning from a funded consortium into a lasting, independent organization.

You will be based in Nijmegen, working closely with the project coordinator and the head of the Pathology department who is also Work Package 6 (Sustainability) lead. Alongside that, you will collaborate online with colleagues across 42 partner organizations throughout Europe.

Experience & expertise

• Governance experience: Proven track record in leadership roles in an international setting, preferably in healthcare, academic research, or the pharmaceutical sector.
• Health innovation expertise: Deep understanding of healthcare innovation, research infrastructure, and processes. Affinity with clinical pathology and AI is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in building organizations, partnerships, or programmes.
• Relevant Networks: Access to and trust from key stakeholders (research institutions, hospitals, pharma, infrastructures) critical for Bigpicture’s financial consolidation.

Leadership & Skills

• Strong strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to connect diverse interests and feel at home in both academic and business cultures.
• Strong team player, comfortable in multicultural environments.
• Confident and convincing communicator at senior and international levels.
• Innovation-Driven: Acts as a catalyst for change, willing to challenge existing frameworks and explore new paths.
• An academic level of thinking and working, acquired through both education and experience, preferably in the field of Biomedical sciences or similar.
• Knowledge of the Dutch language is preferred.

• The first job interviews will take place preferably before mid July.
• This position requires a Certificate of Conduct (VOG).

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