American Association for Cancer Research
Director, Science and Health Policy
American Association for Cancer Research, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Position Title
Director, Science and Health Policy
Organization American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
Location and Salary Washington, DC – Salary: $226,676.00 – $323,823.00
Organizational Profile AACR is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advancing cancer research and its mission to prevent and cure all cancers. With more than 56,000 members in the U.S. and 119 other countries, AACR brings together the collective brain trust of all scientific areas in cancer research, from population science and prevention to biology, translational, and clinical studies, to survivorship. AACR marshals this expertise to set scientific priorities, convene conferences, publish peer‑reviewed journals, and advocate for policies accelerating progress against cancer.
Job Summary Under the leadership of the AACR Chief Policy Officer and Vice President, Science Policy and Government Affairs, the Director, Science and Health Policy will provide specialized expertise and support to AACR leaders and the broader advocacy community on science and health policy issues. The role guides AACR science and health policy activities to strengthen dialogue between policymakers, scientists, and advocates and to support policies advancing cancer research and patient care.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and participate in innovative initiatives that advocate for federal funding for cancer research and biomedical science, such as through the annual AACR Cancer Progress Report, one‑pagers, and letters to Capitol Hill.
Advance science and health policy measures that accelerate discoveries, including biomarker discovery, translational and clinical research support, increased trial participation, and clinical data sharing while protecting patient privacy.
Advocate for and implement tobacco control measures and other cancer prevention and public health issues to improve screening, early detection, and reduce health disparities.
Advocate for innovative policy changes that improve the care cancer survivors receive from diagnosis onward.
Collaborate with the AACR D.C. office to ensure rapid implementation of research discoveries into patient care through a learning health care system and integrated health information technology.
Address broader policy issues such as building a strong future cancer workforce and reducing the global burden of cancer.
Formulate forward‑thinking policy recommendations, policy statements, and white papers for policymakers on Capitol Hill and within federal agencies, particularly NIH and FDA, on topics such as e‑cigarettes, the common rule, precision medicine initiatives, cancer health disparities, and others.
Respond to requests for comments from federal agencies (NIH, FDA, CDC) on science and health policy issues important to AACR membership.
Ensure that innovative AACR advocacy materials are widely disseminated through congressional briefings, hearings, meetings, and AACR conferences.
Facilitate an innovative science and health policy track at the AACR Annual Meeting and host special sessions at other AACR conferences.
Major Duties and Responsibilities (continued)
Provide direction and support for AACR’s science and health policy activities and priorities, including advising and implementing strategies.
Proactively identify policy areas of importance and conduct policy analysis and development.
Support committee and task force activities, coordinating meetings and providing background materials and reports.
Collaborate with the AACR D.C. office partners on cross‑cutting policy issues.
Monitor, analyze, and assess legislation impacting priority policy issues.
Prepare issue briefs, congressional testimonies, and policy articles for AACR’s monthly newsletter and Cancer Progress Report.
Shape sessions and briefings to educate Members of Congress about key legislation.
Stay abreast of AACR scientific programs and consider policy implications.
Develop and maintain relationships with policy staff in relevant organizations and coalitions.
Collaborate with AACR staff in program development, communications, and public relations, including scientist‑survivor program and AACR Journal Cancer Discovery.
Attend and report on relevant scientific and policy meetings and conferences.
Manage direct reports to achieve AACR’s science and health policy goals.
Position Requirements
Advanced degree in a science and/or health‑related field.
Ten (10) years of relevant experience in a science and/or health policy environment.
Expertise and working knowledge of cancer research and biomedical science, and deep understanding 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, procedures, and the political process.
Strong strategic thinker with track record of completing initiatives.
A demonstrated ability to analyze complex political and policy issues, build evidence‑based arguments, and bring conflicting points to consensus.
Ability to interact, negotiate, and work with VIPs and all levels of management on complex policy matters.
Ability to make rational decisions based on all facts and alternatives.
Ability to work independently towards approved goals while coordinating with AACR officials as needed.
Ability to multi‑task and work under rapidly developing deadlines and priorities.
Ability to effectively communicate progress and future needs of cancer research to various constituencies.
Ability to effectively manage direct reports.
Proficiency with PC, word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
Additional Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AACR by 2‑x.
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Organization American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
Location and Salary Washington, DC – Salary: $226,676.00 – $323,823.00
Organizational Profile AACR is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advancing cancer research and its mission to prevent and cure all cancers. With more than 56,000 members in the U.S. and 119 other countries, AACR brings together the collective brain trust of all scientific areas in cancer research, from population science and prevention to biology, translational, and clinical studies, to survivorship. AACR marshals this expertise to set scientific priorities, convene conferences, publish peer‑reviewed journals, and advocate for policies accelerating progress against cancer.
Job Summary Under the leadership of the AACR Chief Policy Officer and Vice President, Science Policy and Government Affairs, the Director, Science and Health Policy will provide specialized expertise and support to AACR leaders and the broader advocacy community on science and health policy issues. The role guides AACR science and health policy activities to strengthen dialogue between policymakers, scientists, and advocates and to support policies advancing cancer research and patient care.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and participate in innovative initiatives that advocate for federal funding for cancer research and biomedical science, such as through the annual AACR Cancer Progress Report, one‑pagers, and letters to Capitol Hill.
Advance science and health policy measures that accelerate discoveries, including biomarker discovery, translational and clinical research support, increased trial participation, and clinical data sharing while protecting patient privacy.
Advocate for and implement tobacco control measures and other cancer prevention and public health issues to improve screening, early detection, and reduce health disparities.
Advocate for innovative policy changes that improve the care cancer survivors receive from diagnosis onward.
Collaborate with the AACR D.C. office to ensure rapid implementation of research discoveries into patient care through a learning health care system and integrated health information technology.
Address broader policy issues such as building a strong future cancer workforce and reducing the global burden of cancer.
Formulate forward‑thinking policy recommendations, policy statements, and white papers for policymakers on Capitol Hill and within federal agencies, particularly NIH and FDA, on topics such as e‑cigarettes, the common rule, precision medicine initiatives, cancer health disparities, and others.
Respond to requests for comments from federal agencies (NIH, FDA, CDC) on science and health policy issues important to AACR membership.
Ensure that innovative AACR advocacy materials are widely disseminated through congressional briefings, hearings, meetings, and AACR conferences.
Facilitate an innovative science and health policy track at the AACR Annual Meeting and host special sessions at other AACR conferences.
Major Duties and Responsibilities (continued)
Provide direction and support for AACR’s science and health policy activities and priorities, including advising and implementing strategies.
Proactively identify policy areas of importance and conduct policy analysis and development.
Support committee and task force activities, coordinating meetings and providing background materials and reports.
Collaborate with the AACR D.C. office partners on cross‑cutting policy issues.
Monitor, analyze, and assess legislation impacting priority policy issues.
Prepare issue briefs, congressional testimonies, and policy articles for AACR’s monthly newsletter and Cancer Progress Report.
Shape sessions and briefings to educate Members of Congress about key legislation.
Stay abreast of AACR scientific programs and consider policy implications.
Develop and maintain relationships with policy staff in relevant organizations and coalitions.
Collaborate with AACR staff in program development, communications, and public relations, including scientist‑survivor program and AACR Journal Cancer Discovery.
Attend and report on relevant scientific and policy meetings and conferences.
Manage direct reports to achieve AACR’s science and health policy goals.
Position Requirements
Advanced degree in a science and/or health‑related field.
Ten (10) years of relevant experience in a science and/or health policy environment.
Expertise and working knowledge of cancer research and biomedical science, and deep understanding 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, procedures, and the political process.
Strong strategic thinker with track record of completing initiatives.
A demonstrated ability to analyze complex political and policy issues, build evidence‑based arguments, and bring conflicting points to consensus.
Ability to interact, negotiate, and work with VIPs and all levels of management on complex policy matters.
Ability to make rational decisions based on all facts and alternatives.
Ability to work independently towards approved goals while coordinating with AACR officials as needed.
Ability to multi‑task and work under rapidly developing deadlines and priorities.
Ability to effectively communicate progress and future needs of cancer research to various constituencies.
Ability to effectively manage direct reports.
Proficiency with PC, word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
Additional Information Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AACR by 2‑x.
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