VZVZ Seeks Advisor for Healthcare Data Exchange Innovation
Utrecht, Saturday, 2 August 2025.
VZVZ is seeking a strategic policy advisor to enhance healthcare data exchange in the Netherlands, collaborating with key players and addressing European Health Data Space developments.
VZVZ’s Strategic Push for Healthcare Innovation
VZVZ, a central figure in the Netherlands’ healthcare data exchange, is actively seeking a strategic policy advisor to lead innovation efforts. This position aims to enhance interoperability and data-driven transformation within the sector. The advisor will work directly with entities such as ministries, healthcare insurers, and organizations involved with the European Health Data Space (EHDS), a major EU initiative aimed at harmonizing health data across Member States [1][2].
Role Responsibilities and Impact
The strategic advisor will play a crucial role in developing policy frameworks and long-term visions for data exchange in healthcare, providing strategic advice to boards and policymakers. This role involves supporting national and international initiatives and implementing changes across a complex array of stakeholders [1]. The advisor’s work is vital to overcoming current data exchange challenges, thereby directly improving the quality of care and patient welfare in the Netherlands [1].
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates are expected to hold a relevant university degree and have at least a decade of experience in strategic advisory roles, ideally within healthcare or IT sectors. In-depth knowledge of policy development, coupled with experience in complex healthcare and IT challenges, is essential. An understanding of cross-organizational collaboration and capacity for drafting insightful policy documents is also required [1].
Aligning with Broader European Initiatives
The role aligns closely with the broader push for improved data exchange within Europe. The EHDS initiative is part of the European Union’s focus on enhancing health data interoperability across Member States by 2030, as part of the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan. This initiative seeks to adapt to changes driven by digitalization and demographic trends, further reinforcing the need for skilled policy advisors to navigate these transformations effectively [2].