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Joram Sjoerts has been appointed to the new position of director of Knowledge Strategy of the Radboudumc Research Institute for Medical Innovation as of January 1, 2025. Joram has worked at Radboudumc since 2009 and from 2019 as director of the Valorization Department and Radboudumc Holding. In this position he made an important contribution to the strengthening of our innovation ecosystem and the valorization of our scientific knowledge.
Joram's appointment means an expansion of the management of the Radboudumc Research Institute for Medical Innovation, aimed at further developing Radboudumc's knowledge and bridging the gap between science, care and society. As director of Knowledge Strategy, Joram will work to build strong connections with external public and private partners at local, national and international levels to drive healthcare innovations. He will do this in collaboration with in-house partners such as the strategy department and the Health Innovation Labs. With his strategic outlook, Joram will ensure that scientific knowledge is actually translated into concrete innovations for healthcare.
Joram Sjoerts (1975) holds a master's degree in International Business (Maastricht University) and has built up broad expertise in strategy formation, business development and promoting public-private partnerships. With his broad experience, strategic vision and strong communication skills, Joram is the right person to fill the role of Director of Knowledge Strategy.
Turning knowledge into innovations
Joram Sjoerts on his appointment: 'I feel honored and excited to take on this new challenge. In recent years I have experienced how crucial it is to connect science and practice. As Director of Knowledge Strategy, I look forward to taking further steps, together with my colleagues and partners outside Radboudumc, in realizing our goal: to turn knowledge into innovations that really make a difference for patients. I look forward to working with Guillén Fernandez and Nicolai Giling, each from our own strengths, to optimize the quality, viability and impact of our research.'
Strengthen the strategic focus
Jan Smit, dean and vice chairman of the Executive Board: ‘With the appointment of Joram Sjoerts, we are strengthening our strategic focus on the effective use of scientific knowledge. In recent years, Joram has proven to have keen analytical skills and excellent networking skills. These qualities, combined with his experience within Radboudumc, make him the right person to take on this new position. We are confident that he will successfully fill this connecting role.'
With this appointment, Radboudumc underscores its ambition to optimally use scientific knowledge to improve healthcare. The Executive Board congratulates Joram Sjoerts and wishes him every success in his new role. Together with the other board members, Guillén Fernandez and Nicolai Giling, he will lead the Radboudumc Research Institute for Medical Innovation in the coming years in a future-proof way.
