American Association for Cancer Research · 22 hours ago
Director, Science and Health Policy
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expThe American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is seeking a Director of Science and Health Policy to provide specialized expertise and support on science and health policy issues. The role involves guiding AACR's policy activities, advocating for cancer research funding, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve patient care and advance cancer research.
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Responsibilities
Monitoring, researching, and analyzing science and health policy initiatives in AACR priority areas
Developing policy statements
Compiling background information
Attending and summarizing policy meetings and events
Supporting science and health policy-related committees
Partnering and collaborating with outside entities
Providing support to the AACR Chief Policy Officer, and Vice President, Science Policy and Government Affairs, on a wide array of tasks and assignments
Leading and participating in innovative initiatives that advocate for federal funding for cancer research and biomedical science
Advancing science and health policy measures that will accelerate discoveries into cures
Advocating for and implementing tobacco control measures and other broader cancer prevention and public health-related issues
Advocating for and implementing innovative policy changes that improve the care that cancer survivors receive from diagnosis onward
Working in collaboration with others in the AACR D.C. office to ensure the rapid implementation of research discoveries to improved patient care
Working on broader policy issues such as nurturing a strong cancer workforce for the future
Formulating forward-thinking policy recommendations/policy statements/white papers for policy makers
Responding to requests for comments from federal agencies
Ensuring that the innovative AACR advocacy materials are shared and disseminated widely
Facilitating an innovative science and health policy track at the AACR Annual Meeting
Working collaboratively with the broader cancer research and medical science community
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in a science and/or health-related field required
Ten (10) years of relevant experience in a science and/or health policy-related environment
An expertise and a working knowledge and keen understanding of cancer research and biomedical related science, as well as an expert understanding of various areas of science and health policy
Proven accomplishments in implementing complex policy projects
Superb written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
High degree of judgment and insight
A self-starter with creativity and initiative
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Knowledge of government policies and procedures and the political process
Strong strategic thinker and someone who has shown an ability to carry through to completion an initiative and/or project
A demonstrated ability to analyze complex political and policy issues, build evidence-based arguments for policy proposals to AACR approval bodies, and bring conflicting points of view to consensus
Ability to interact, negotiate, and work with VIPs and all levels of management on complex policy matters, including the CEO, Board members, relevant committee members, prominent scientists, Administration and Congressional officials, corporate executives, and members of the media
Ability to make rational decisions about achievable recommendations based on consideration of all facts and alternatives
Ability to work independently towards approved goals and objectives, while at the same time being able to predict when such approaches need discussion with AACR officials prior to final action
Ability to multi-task and work under rapidly developing deadlines and priorities
Ability to effectively communicate the progress and future needs of cancer research to various constituencies
Ability to effectively manage direct reports
PC, word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
Company
American Association for Cancer Research
AACR is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, and collaboration.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.15MKey Investors
Amazon Web Services
2025-12-02Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Mitchell Stoller
Chief Philanthropic Officer and VP of Development
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