Associate Director, Science and Research Policy

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.

Who we are looking for:

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is seeking an experienced Associate Director, Science and Research Policy, to lead efforts at the intersection of science, health, and federal policy. This role serves as a trusted advisor to ASCO leadership, committees, and staff—monitoring and shaping regulatory actions from key agencies such as NIH, NCI, FDA, CDC, and ARPA-H.

The successful candidate will help guide ASCO’s advocacy strategy, strengthen relationships with federal partners, and ensure the Society’s policy priorities advance cancer research and care in alignment with its Strategic Plan.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, dedicated to advance care policy and care – we want to hear from you!

This position is hybrid with a primary location in Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities 

• Function as a content and subject matter expert regarding policies and regulatory actions that impact clinical research and cancer care delivery, e.g., drug- and biomarker approval, trial design, diagnostics, and drug shortages.   

• Monitor, analyze, and project impact of proposed regulations or other administrative actions; and provide input on proposed legislation and its impact on cancer care and research, as appropriate. 

• Lead ASCO’s formal response to regulatory issues, including drafting of comments. Support development of ASCO advocacy materials, testimony, and other materials as appropriate.     

• Identify and pursue opportunities to build and maintain relationships with Agency staff and relevant external stakeholders to work collaboratively and raise ASCO’s visibility on positions related to cancer research and care. 

• Prepare succinct and substantive written and oral regulatory updates for membership communications and serve as a resource for ASCO members on regulatory issues. Present updates as appropriate to ASCO committees, state societies, and other organizations as appropriate. 

• Provide strategic leadership to the Government Relations Committee and other ASCO committees and task forces on regulatory affairs, including impact on political positioning, and advocacy strategies. Represent ASCO priorities and perspectives in external coalitions, on task forces, with federal agencies, and on Capitol Hill, when needed.  

• Participate and contribute to strategic planning including identifying emerging policy areas needed for ASCO action. 

 

Required Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, health- or science-related discipline or equivalent years of experience 

• 7+ years' experience with the regulatory and/or legislative process, preferably as Agency or Congressional staff, consultant, or in a related capacity, with a focus on healthcare issues 

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