Programme Manager Radiopharmaceuticals – Leiden/Hybrid – 32-40h

The Health & Work Unit consists of about 350 highly educated and entrepreneurial professionals who work on technological innovations with real-world impact. We do this by developing and bringing innovative concepts to market. Our goals for 2030 are ambitious: to accelerate drug development by two years, halve the prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases, give every child a fair start in life, and ensure that 80% of the Dutch population has suitable work. As Programme Manager Radiopharmaceuticals, you will make a major contribution to achieving these ambitions.

As Programme Manager Radiopharmaceuticals, you will work within the Future Affordable Sustainable Therapy development (FAST) expertise centre, operating at the intersection of entrepreneurship and academic research. The focus of this position lies in the development and availability of affordable new therapies, particularly radiopharmaceuticals.

We are looking for a candidate with excellent knowledge of the radiopharmaceutical field and drug development, who can build and maintain multidisciplinary connections. Someone who can foster collaboration within the dynamic world of R&D to help position the Netherlands as a leader in affordable radiopharmaceuticals.

In this role, you will serve as an important guide and connector for patients, clinicians, research institutes, companies, and government bodies. You will use your own network and expertise, while also leveraging the national network strategically.

You identify opportunities to improve and accelerate therapy development, translating them into strategic goals and collaborations within the FAST hub NUCMED-NL. You will lead and facilitate research and development activities that contribute to establishing a cohesive and efficient infrastructure for developing and making radiopharmaceuticals available in the Netherlands.
With a focus on societal value creation, you will collaborate with the field to showcase how affordability and innovation can go hand in hand in this domain.

In all your work, you will operate with a high degree of independence, focusing on:

• Connecting and advising public and private developers;
• Involving the necessary expertise to help developers bring innovative therapies to patients;
• Uniting the radiopharmaceutical field within the FAST hub NUCMED-NL;
• Identifying obstacles and accelerators in the radiopharmaceutical development chain;
• Stimulating, exploring, and generating solutions—through experiments if needed—to address barriers in therapy development and translate them into systematic improvements;
• Creating and securing support for piloting and implementing these solutions;
• Establishing, expanding, and maintaining new innovative public–private collaborations in a liaison role;
• Co-developing facilities with stakeholders to support researchers and entrepreneurs, with win–win partnerships at the core.

In this position, you will interact closely with partners in the national FAST network. Together with you, the team will consist of seven colleagues with whom you will collaborate closely.
 
The FAST Expertise Centre
Within the TNO Health & Work unit, FAST (Centre for Future Affordable Sustainable Therapy development) aims to establish and operate a coordinating expertise centre to accelerate, improve, and reduce the cost of developing, producing, and providing new therapies for patients.

The centre supports therapy developers—both academic and commercial—by connecting them to relevant (inter)national knowledge and expertise, identifying and addressing opportunities and bottlenecks throughout the development chain, and co-creating and testing potential solutions.

We are building this expertise centre together with partners in the form of a national network of hubs where knowledge and expertise are combined, and where pioneering work can be done to overcome challenges. Our initial focus areas are drug repurposing, cell and gene therapy, and radiopharmaceuticals, with particular attention to rare and infectious diseases. Collaboration across all stakeholders and patient participation form the common thread, as we strive to ensure innovation, entrepreneurship, and affordability go hand in hand. See www.fast.nl.

FAST is an initiative of the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK). The FAST expertise centre is hosted by TNO, and your employment will be with TNO Health & Work in Leiden.

Also see: Joining forces for accessible and affordable therapies

First and foremost, you are a natural and enthusiastic networker and a strong content-driven Programme Manager. You have an entrepreneurial mindset and understand the world of drug development. You are not afraid to think and act unconventionally, and you inspire others in your network to take action that leads to innovation and breakthroughs in therapy development. Ambitious goals and high expectations do not intimidate you.

In addition, you recognize yourself in the following qualifications and qualities:

• Academic working and thinking level (WO);
• At least 5 years of work experience in a public–private (network) environment related to drug development;
• Proven knowledge of, and experience with, the radiopharmaceutical ecosystem;
• Entrepreneurial mindset—unafraid to identify problems and propose solutions, demonstrated in your CV;
• Ability to generate new ideas and solutions, and to translate them into strategic advice and feasible projects;
• Capable of managing complex, broad, multi-stakeholder projects, skilled at creating alignment and translating it into concrete actions;
• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English;
• Meticulous in preparation, flexible in execution;
• Driven to make a positive social impact.

Challenging and varied work with a real impact. And plenty of opportunities as, at TNO, you are in charge of shaping your career. We offer a gross monthly salary between € 6,000 and € 7,500 (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180). In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.

TNO offers optional employee benefits, enabling you to tailor your benefits package to match your personal situation. You may also expect:

• An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field.
• The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs.
• 33 days annual leave on a full-time basis.
• An employer that values and encourages diverse talent, with initiatives like the Female Leadership Program, our Rainbow Community and round tables on inclusion topics.
• We offer a comprehensive and flexible mobility plan that also includes full compensation for public transportation for commuting and business travel.
• Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues. That’s how you will get to know a lot of people really quickly.
• Flexible working hours, the possibility to work parttime (32 of 36 hours) and the possibility of working from home.
• A good pension scheme.

Read more about tailoring your benefits package.

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world. Read more about TNO as an employer.

At TNO we encourage an inclusive work environment, where you can be yourself. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. It is by combining our unique strengths and perspectives that we are able to develop innovations that make a real difference in society. Want to know more? Read what steps we are taking in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Please apply before the 10th of December, 2025. The selection process comprises one interview round with two interviews. In a final meeting we will discuss the terms of employment and your tailored benefits package. We aim to finalize the entire process within four weeks.

The selection process may include an online assessment and a reference check.

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