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Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care?

Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality care.

Who we are:
ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, and commits to quality. Our culture, ASCO Works – Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance.

ASCO offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and opportunities to participate in professional development programs. To learn what it’s like to work at ASCO, click here.

ASCO is in search of a results-driven and action-focused Director to translate the Center for Cancer Care Impact’s (CCCI) high-level vision into action plans, by overseeing concept development, project design, and timely delivery of work products.

The successful hire will effectively collaborate with the Cancer Care Impact and Ethics Committees and strategically engage with other ASCO stakeholders to ensure all projects are successfully delivered and aligned with ASCO’s mission and strategy. Significant position components also include analyzing and advising on critical issues in cancer care related to access, quality, research, and the oncology workforce, and leading and creating key resources (evidence-based reports, convenings, white papers, briefs) to inform ASCO’s direction for internal and external audiences.

This position is hybrid with a primary location in Alexandria, VA. We anticipate the hire to be onsite approximately 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of activities to support CCCI’s thought leadership portfolio on complex health policy topics. Oversee initiatives from concept to completion including business cases, financial/budget implications, and implementation plans, ensuring relevance to cancer care, ASCO’s members and the oncology workforce.
• Author and coordinate substantive work of staff and volunteer writing groups, to produce white papers, articles, and other publishable quality written work to support the CCCI thought leadership portfolio and departmental projects.
• Manage the operational and project management infrastructure of assigned projects, by developing and maintaining clear project sources/ideas, processes and timelines.
• Design, implement, and report on robust evaluation frameworks to measure the impact and effectiveness of programs through detailed written reports and presentations of publishable quality.
• Identify and develop opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration and serve as an internal consultant and the liaison for project execution and evaluation.
• Act as ASCO staff liaison to other societies/associations for cross-association initiatives as assigned.
• Supervise and develop high-performing staff in the execution of cross functional projects, managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including internal and external partners.
• Lead or assist with the management, strategy, and implementation of CCIC Committee work and initiatives, ensuring alignment with ASCO’s broad strategic priorities.
• Perform and collaborate on other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Health Systems Management, or related field or equivalent years of experience
• 8 – 10 years of progressively responsible experience in guiding stakeholder groups and developing health care programs and policies from vision to implementation
• Demonstrated history of publication in the fields of medicine, health policy, public policy, social science, or other closely related disciplines
• Experience managing teams and projects in a matrixed environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated experience with influencing and leading senior executives without direct line authority

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Health Systems Management, or related field
• Experience in data analytics and management

Competencies

• Strategic thought partner who works autonomously and enjoys team collaboration
• Exceptional written and communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate and convey information to a wide variety of audiences  
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and team-oriented
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities with a proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, multi-task, and work under pressure  
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills 

ADA/Physical Requirements

Fast-paced office environment with extended periods seated or standing at a desk

High use of computer and other office technology equipment

Travel

6-10 days/yr

Generous Benefits Package:

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Open Leave Policy
• Paid Family Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year
• Staff Appreciation Days
• 401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility and Family Forming
• Healthcare Concierge
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Healthcare Savings Account
• Disability and Life Insurance

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.