Network Coordinator, Mental Health Research & Partnerships

Werkenbijumcg; Groningen; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Werkenbijumcg is seeking an experienced Coordinator to strengthen and professionalize the Psynapse national network in the Netherlands. You will support the Steering Committee, manage stakeholder relations, and drive organizational development and strategic planning for collaborations in mental healthcare innovation.

You will facilitate partnerships among academic institutions, healthcare providers, industry, and regulators, ensuring decisions translate into action and sustainable governance.

Qualifications

• Master's level degree in a relevant field.
• Strong interest in psychiatry, psychology and mental healthcare innovation.
• Fluent Dutch and English (C1/C2).
• Excellent networking, communication and relationship management skills.
• Strategic and conceptual thinking with a results‑oriented attitude.
• Independent and proactive mindset to understand academic medical centers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meetings of the Steering Committee with the Chair and draft minutes.
• Monitor the implementation of Steering Committee decisions.
• Develop plans for consolidation and expansion of the network.
• Organize and facilitate network-wide meetings and events.
• Coordinate follow-up and execution of decisions from network meetings.
• Oversee governance frameworks, bylaws and regulations.
• Liaise with boards, directors and departments of current and prospective partners.
• Prepare activity and financial reports on the network budget.
• Develop and manage the Psynapse website and stakeholder management system.
• Identify opportunities for new collaborations and strategic partnerships.

Skills

Networking

Stakeholder mgmt

Project coordination

Governance

Dutch & English

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Werkenbijumcg is seeking an experienced Coordinator to strengthen and professionalize the Psynapse national network in the Netherlands. You will support the Steering Committee, manage stakeholder relations, and drive organizational development and strategic planning for collaborations in mental healthcare innovation.

You will facilitate partnerships among academic institutions, healthcare providers, industry, and regulators, ensuring decisions translate into action and sustainable governance.