JOB VACANCY: (Senior) Manager for Digital Health Policy (Projects)

We are looking for a candidate passionate on digital health technology, policy and practices, primarily responsible for contributing to existing projects in Digital Health. Deadline to apply: 10 August.

About DIGITALEUROPE

DIGITALEUROPE represents the digital technology industry in Europe, comprising corporate and national association members from every part of Europe. Our mission is to foster a business, policy and regulatory environment in the EU that nurtures and supports digital technology industries, and that prospers from the jobs we provide, the innovation and economic benefits we deliver and the societal challenges we address.

We are looking for a candidate passionate on digital health technology, policy and practices. The prospective candidate will be primarily responsible for contributing to existing projects in Digital Health focused on digital twins and digital solutions for health, supporting the management of the Digital Health Working Group, developing expert knowledge for the DIGITALEUROPE members and monitoring the EU technical and regulatory affairs related to the Digital Health key topics.

As the leading trade association in the field of digital technologies and digitalising industries, we are looking for a motivated, pro-active candidate who is full of ideas that can help drive the organisation forward. You will join a dynamic, diverse, fun, and respectful international work environment with opportunities to further grow and develop.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Contribute to existing projects in the area of digital health (digital twins in healthcare and scaling up of digital solutions in health and care).
• Monitor EU and national policy, standardisation and ethical developments of relevance in the field.
• Experience on drafting business models and sustainability plans in the area of digital health or related areas.
• Support with the management and coordination of the Digital Health Working Group.
• Develop expert knowledge and reports of interest for DIGITALEUROPE members.

Required competencies and skills

• Three to five (or more) years’ work experience on health technology, research or policy issues. Ideally as a researcher in the field of digital health or related scientific areas (health management, digital solutions for health and care, etc.).
• Advantage if you can demonstrate experience on drafting business models  and project sustainability plans in the area of digital health or related areas.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken – other languages are an asset.
• Strong organisational, research and analytical skills. Project management skills is an asset.
• Being able to set clear priorities and drive towards concrete results, based on consensus among a diverse membership.
• Ability to synthesise policy documents, identifying relevant key points, facts and statistics to help explain complex policy topics to broad audiences in a concise way.
• Familiarity with the ICT and digital sector is highly desirable.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced and culturally diverse environment, with competing priorities and workloads.

How to apply

• Interested candidates should send a CV and a short motivation letter by 10 August 2022 at the latest via this application form.
• Based on the volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. The expected starting date is foreseen for 15 September 2022 or as soon as possible.