Vacancy: Member of the Supervisory Board
Support Casper is the campaign name of Stichting Overleven met Alvleesklierkanker. The foundation was established in 2015 by friends and relatives of people who had died from pancreatic cancer. They share the conviction of Professor Casper van Eijck — the foundation’s figurehead and a pancreatic cancer specialist at Erasmus MC for more than thirty years — that innovative treatments for this disease urgently require more research.
The foundation raises funds for pioneering clinical research into virotherapy and immunotherapy, while also working to increase public awareness of pancreatic cancer.
The role of the Supervisory Board
The Supervisory Board oversees the Executive Board and the foundation’s general affairs. Its remit includes monitoring progress towards the foundation’s objectives, strategy, risk management and financial policy. It also acts as a sounding board and strategic partner for the Executive Board.
The Supervisory Board is committed to an objective way of working and oversees the foundation independently of personal interests.
Members are appointed for a four-year term, with the option of serving a second term. The board is committed to its own continuing development. Its members are collegiate and constructively critical, work well together and retain a sense of humour. They are modern, engaged supervisors who follow developments within the organisation closely. The Supervisory Board meets five or six times a year. Its members are not remunerated.
Who are we looking for?
The foundation is looking for a new Supervisory Board member with the following knowledge and experience:
- A medical background, with academic knowledge of or professional experience in healthcare;
- Experience in immunotherapy or virology, together with a commercial understanding of bringing medicines to market;
- An understanding of preclinical and clinical studies;
- An affinity with the principles of fair medicine;
- A relevant professional network.
We are also looking for the following personal qualities:
- The ability to take a broad view and look beyond one’s own area of expertise;
- Strong analytical skills, the ability to distinguish key issues from detail and a long-term perspective;
- The ability to act as a sounding board for members of the Executive Board;
- An understanding of governance and interpersonal dynamics;
- The ability to think strategically;
- A collegiate, team-oriented approach;
- Integrity, independence and objectivity.
Vacancy status
The original application deadline for this vacancy has passed. For information about current opportunities, please contact info@supportcasper.nl.
For more information about the foundation and our annual reports, visit About the foundation.