ABOUT THIS POSITION

You know that the development of AI is too important to be left to chance. As Strategic Innovation Lead at TNO, you are the architect of both the Dutch and European AI agenda. You put key themes on the map, shape vision and policy, and translate these into concrete innovation programmes with societal impact. In this unique role, you work at the intersection of technology, societal challenges, and strategic policy. Think of topics such as trustworthy and explainable AI, data sovereignty, or the application of AI in healthcare and public services. Together with strategic partners in academia, industry and government, you combine vision, network and action ensuring that new AI technologies truly create societal and economic value.

You are both the strategic conscience and driving force behind TNO’s contribution to the AI agenda, with a special focus on generative, explainable and responsible AI. You develop programmes that make a difference on a national and European scale. In this role:

• You shape the AI agenda in the Netherlands and Europe by refining key themes, aligning interests and strategically highlighting content. You place explicit focus on generative AI and the development of sovereign AI technologies that reduce Europe’s technological dependence on global powers such as the US and China.
• You develop position papers and action agendas where knowledge institutions, governments and businesses collaborate on socially-driven AI solutions.
• You build strategic networks and consortia – including securing funding, for example through the Dutch Growth Fund, NWO, or European programmes.
• You structure complex, content-driven topics into clear roadmaps that offer direction and drive execution.
• You launch public-private collaborations that deliver tangible societal and economic value.

You know what you stand for, create momentum, and follow through from vision to implementation.