Head of Education

European Hematology Association (EHA); Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 61,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

30 days vacation

Pension plan

8% holiday allowance

Commuting allowance

Training path

Job summary

European Hematology Association (EHA) in The Hague seeks a Head of Education to supervise a team delivering CME/EBPH accredited education and modern formats (podcasts, interactive programs) for hematologists and researchers. You will align with multiple teams, ensure timely, high-quality delivery, and drive educational strategy with sponsors and committees.

The role requires a strong leadership background in medical education, English proficiency, and a proactive approach to AI-enabled learning;

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in a people management position (at least 3 direct reports) within the medical or education sector.
• Highly proficient in English, and professional medical English
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience or willingness to learn the use of AI within education and its development
• Knowledge of Dutch law for employers
• Experience in medical membership associations or healthcare/pharmaceutical sector
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to communicate strategy to stakeholders
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of applicable regulations for education and/or pharma sponsoring

Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of a team of 7 educational professionals, medical writers, and instructional designers
• Cross-functional collaboration with peers, suppliers and stakeholders
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge on CME programs and formats
• Provide input in hematological medical treatment practices
• Lead education to modern learning experiences, including LMS integration and AI usage
• Drive educational strategy with committees and sponsors
• Evaluate and implement data-driven improvements to content and formats

Skills

People management

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

AI in education

Dutch employment law

Healthcare/pharma sector experience

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Job description

As Head of Education you will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and guidance of a highly engaged team responsible for delivering (CME/EBAH accredited) education and up-to-date formats like podcasts, interactive and short educational programs within EHA and for the hematological community. You ensure timely and high quality delivery of these educational formats and materials for hematologists and researchers. You coordinate and work with all teams within EHA and supported scientific working groups to align and execute on educational requests.

You are a team player, and like to connect and work with different stakeholders, nationalities and professions. You can easily adapt to different situations, conversations and changing environments

You have a background in developing CME, or proof of development of education for medial professions. Having experience hematology and/or oncology is a plus. Most of all, you are a natural people leader, which can bring together different views and backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities:

People Management

• Daily supervision of team of 7 educational professionals, medical writers, and instructional designers
• Cross functional collaboration with peers, suppliers and stakeholders
• Ensure up-to-date knowledge on CME programs and formats
• Provide input in (hematological) medical treatment practices
• Drive the education towards a forward looking experience and adapt the way of learning for different learner profiles, including the integration and launch of a new Learning Management System and usage of AI within education and the development thereof
• Drive the educational strategy and act on this with committees and sponsors
• Evaluate and take data-driven decisions on educational content and formats and implement improvements

What we offer:

• The opportunity to represent the largest hematological association in Europe.
• An international and dynamic environment with over 15 nationalities.
• Flexibility and well-being in a collaborative work culture.
• A hybrid-working model, with a minimum of two office days per week in The Hague.
• Thirty vacation days, a collective premium-free pension plan, an 8% holiday allowance, commuting allowance, and a benefits package.
• A training path to support your professional development.
• Salary range 5.500 – 7.800 euro gross per month (based on 40 hours/week).
• A contract for 32 up to 40 hours per week.

Job requirements:

• Minimum 8 years in a people management position (at least 3 direct reports) within the medical or education sector
• Highly proficient in English, and professional medical English
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience or at least eager to learn the use of AI within education and the development thereof
• Knowledge of Dutch law for employers
• Experience in either medial membership associations or healthcare/pharmaceutical sector
• Strong strategic thinking and able to communicate strategy to different stakeholders
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of applicable regulations for education and/or compliance for pharma sponsoring

Please note:

• Only candidates residing in the Netherlands will be considered.
• Non-EU/EEA nationals must possess a valid work permit for the Netherlands.
• Employment will be subject to the dissolving condition that the employee provides the employer with a valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) within eight weeks of the commencement date of their employment.

If you’d like to request further information about the role, contact our People Manager at [e-mail].