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American Association for Cancer Research · 2 months ago

Director, Regulatory Science and Policy

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is seeking a Director of Regulatory Science and Policy to implement regulatory science and policy programs that advance cancer research. This role involves guiding policy activities, monitoring regulatory issues, and collaborating with various stakeholders to educate policymakers and overcome barriers to cancer research and patient care.

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Responsibilities

Provide direction and support for AACR’s science and health policy activities and priorities in terms of providing advice, establishing needs assessment, outlining strategies for implementation, and carrying them out to successful completion

Be proactive in identifying science policy and regulatory science and policy areas of importance and conduct policy analysis and development in relation to these issues

Support committee and task force activities, including coordinating meetings and providing background materials and draft reports

Work collaboratively with others in the AACR D.C. office, including the Chief Policy Officer and the Director, Government Affairs and Health Policy, particularly on the numerous policy issues that are crosscutting and currently being addressed by many of them

Monitor, analyze, and assess legislation as it pertains to priority science and regulatory science and policy issues

Prepare issue briefs and contribute policy articles for AACR’s monthly policy newsletter and annual Cancer Progress Report to help inform AACR members, cancer organizations, targeted individuals, and other groups

Help shape special sessions and briefings to educate Members of Congress and their staffs about important pending legislation and issues affecting cancer research

Keep abreast of the scientific programs of the AACR and consider policy implications where appropriate

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the policy staffs of other relevant organizations and coalitions

Establish relationships and collaborate with other AACR staff members who work in program development, communications and public relations, patient advocacy support, such as on the scientist-survivor program, and with the AACR Journal Cancer Discovery

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

Qualification

PhDMDRegulatory science expertiseCancer research knowledgePolicy analysisProject managementPC proficiencyWritten communicationOral communicationInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingStrategic thinkingTeam management

Required

PhD, M.D., or other doctoral degree in a science and/or regulatory science-related field required

Ten (10) years of relevant experience in a science policy and/or regulatory science and 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 policy and regulatory science and 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