Director, Science and Health Policy
American Association for Cancer ResearchWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted February 5, 2024
Full Time
About the Company
Founded in 1907, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the world's largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research. With a membership of over 54,000 researchers and health care professionals globally, the AACR accelerates progress in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through conferences, educational workshops, and peer-reviewed journals. The organization funds cutting-edge research, collaborates with other cancer organizations, and advocates for increased funding for biomedical science.
Job Description
The Director, Science and Health Policy, will provide specialized expertise and support to AACR leaders on science and health policy issues and activities to further the goals of AACR’s policy priorities. The Director will play a central role in the success of AACR’s work in this important area and guide AACR science and health policy activities to a productive conclusion.
Requirements
- Provide direction and support for AACR’s science and health policy activities and priorities
- Be proactive in identifying science and health policy areas of importance and conduct policy analysis and development
- Support committee and task force activities
- Monitor, analyze, and assess legislation as it pertains to priority science and health policy issues
- Prepare issue briefs and Congressional testimonies
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with policy staff in other relevant organizations and coalitions
- Attend and report on relevant scientific and science and health policy meetings and conferences
- Manage direct reports to achieve AACR’s science and health policy goals