Director, Regulatory Science and Policy
On-siteDistrict of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Provide direction and support for AACR's science and health policy activities by establishing needs assessments, outlining implementation strategies, and conducting proactive policy analysis on regulatory science issues. Monitor and assess legislation affecting cancer research, then prepare issue briefs and policy articles for internal newsletters and the annual Cancer Progress Report. Coordinate committee and task force activities, including meetings and draft reports, while shaping special sessions to educate Members of Congress and their staff on pending legislation. Manage direct reports to achieve AACR's science and health policy goals, develop strong relationships with external advocacy partners, and serve as a representative for key contacts with federal officials and congressional offices.
Required Qualifications
- PhD, M.D., or other doctoral degree in a science and/or regulatory science-related field
- 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
- 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
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