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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, equitable patient 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, commits to quality, and values inclusion. 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 .
Who we are looking for:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the field of cancer care? Join our team at ASCO as an Associate Director, Research Analysis and Publications.
In the role of Associate Director, Research Analysis and Publications, you will be responsible for managing various research and policy initiatives, including projects related to the ASCO State of Cancer Care in America series, FDA collaborations, external research collaborations, and ASCO's strategic plan.
We are looking for a team player with passion for conducting scholarly research and writing.
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in cancer care, apply today!
Remote candidates welcome or primary location in Alexandria, VA.
Responsibilities
Manage activities of the ASCO State of Cancer Care in America series, including acting as staff lead on select manuscripts and abstracts (including content development and overseeing volunteer groups), supporting relevant data analyses, facilitating work with other staff teams (e.g., Journals, Communications, and Policy & Advocacy).
Provide programmatic leadership on select FDA collaborations, such as the FDA-ASCO public workshop series and research-related projects. Aspects of the work typically include reaching consensus on the scope of work and deliverable(s), overseeing any written work product that results, developing workshop agendas, inviting workshop participants, and coordinating roles and responsibilities between the organizations.
Manage select external research collaborations arising from the ASCO Research Committee or other ASCO programs, including conducting literature reviews, manuscript development, and analyses.
Contribute to strategic projects related to the implementation of ASCO's strategic plan.
Required Education and Experience
Advanced degree (Masters degree or above) related to research or policy, or 10+ years of relevant work experience
Minimum 7+ years of related medical/healthcare research publication experience
Experience with scholarly research and writing, including conducting literature reviews, analysis, and development of manuscripts and meeting abstracts
Experience with managing inter-disciplinary team projects
Preferred Education and Experience
Experience with social-science experiments, field experiments, and relevant statistical and methodological training.
Competencies
In-depth knowledge of cancer policy and clinical trial methodology
Demonstrated ability to make strategic decisions about projects and to effectively communicate these decisions to inter-disciplinary teams
Ability to work within and across teams/divisions to achieve project goals, and to guide team planning and execution to achieve desired results
Proficient skills in conducting scholarly research and writing
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate and convey information
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task
Excellent organizational skills, analytical, and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail
ADA/Physical Requirements
Extended periods seated or standing at a desk.
High use of computer and other office technology equipment.
Travel
1-5 days
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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
At ASCO, our goal is to foster and encourage a diversity of thought, experience, and background in our workplace. Our organization's culture is multi-dimensional, and we encourage our employees to leverage their unique perspectives and ideas.