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International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer · 4 weeks ago

Director, Scientific Affairs

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$125K/yr - $135K/yr

10+ years exp

The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) is seeking a Director of Scientific Affairs to provide operational and strategic oversight for scientific and clinical activities. This role involves managing volunteer committees, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals, and serving as a liaison between scientific leadership and internal departments.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage the operational framework for IASLC’s 14+ volunteer committees, including scientific, clinical, and cross-disciplinary groups

Oversee the development, progress tracking, execution, and reporting of committee two-year plans and deliverables in partnership with committee chairs, staff liaisons, and board liaisons

Identify opportunities for collaboration and integration across committees and task forces to maximize impact and reduce duplication of effort

Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Multidisciplinary Global Practice Standards Committee (GMPSC), supporting global implementation of evidence-based guidelines and clinical practice standards for thoracic cancers

Develop and maintain policies, governance frameworks, and operational procedures (such as nomination/appointment processes) to support consistent committee effectiveness and engagement

Provide mentorship and support to staff liaisons assigned to scientific committees and subcommittees

Collaborate with the Chief Science Officer and other senior leaders to ensure committee activities align with IASLC’s strategic plan and global mission

Provide scientific input and coordination for IASLC initiatives such as research collaborations, scientific projects, and programs for IASLC members

Represent IASLC in select scientific collaborations, multi-stakeholder consortia, and global oncology networks, as appropriate

Supervise and mentor designated members of the Scientific Affairs staff, fostering collaboration, efficiency, and professional development

Ensure effective communication and documentation across departments, committees, and leadership

Oversee relevant budgets, contracts, and timelines for committee and scientific affairs activities

Develop and maintain metrics to evaluate the impact of IASLC’s scientific and committee work

Serve as a scientific content resource for association staff

Attend and participate in scientific activities at IASLC-sponsored meetings and events, as assigned

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Qualification

Thoracic oncology expertiseScientific committee managementSupervisory experienceInternational collaborationResearch project coordinationMulticultural awarenessMentoring skillsCommunication skills

Required

A strong commitment to the mission of IASLC and compassion for those living with a lung cancer diagnosis

Advanced medical or scientific degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent) required, preferably with expertise in thoracic oncology or a related field

10 years of experience in a scientific, academic, and/or professional society setting, with demonstrated experience managing complex scientific or clinical initiatives

Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management

Ability to work flexible hours when required and manage multiple priorities effectively

Ability to travel domestically and internationally (5-10%) in support of IASLC business needs, including attendance at the World Conference on Lung Cancer and other IASLC events

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.(U.S. citizen or permanent resident)

Must be able to travel domestically and internationally, as needed, in support of business needs

Strong multicultural awareness and sensitivity with ability to build cross-cultural consensus