Senior Director, Cancer Prevention & Early Detection

F.S.L.A. STATUS: Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Senior Director, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection works to accomplish the mission of the Foundation by ensuring the development of quality programs, communications and educational resources that advance cancer prevention and early detection and address health equity/health disparities. The team member functions as a spokesperson, thought leader, strategist, contributor to ‘telling the story’ of the Foundation, manager providing oversight and direction to direct reports, internal subject matter expert of the Foundation and a member of the management team.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Senior Director, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection works to accomplish the mission of the Foundation through its programs and projects. The Senior Director works to enhance the Foundation’s stature and visibility in the cancer community and in the eyes of the public. As part of the management team, the Senior Director helps to ensure smooth operation of the Foundation and to chart its future. The scope of work covers these functions:
2. Provides leadership and strategic direction for the focus areas of the Foundation based on trends in cancer prevention and early detection.
3. Remains current on research, analysis, guidelines and trends related to cancer prevention and early detection and regularly updates management team and Foundation staff on emerging data and findings.
4. Ensures the quality, accuracy, evidence-base, currency, coherence and social/cultural appropriateness of Foundation content, including educational materials, resources, campaigns and communications.
5. Assists in the development and design of program agenda/content/speakers for Prevent Cancer Dialogue, an annual signature program of the Foundation.
6. Represents the Foundation at conferences and with partners, to the media, to government, scientists and other stakeholders on broad range of priorities including but not limited to breast, cervical, colorectal, prostate and lung cancer prevention and early detection.
7. Establishes and maintains collaborations with national and international organizations that have a shared mission in cancer prevention and early detection.
8. Serves as a go-to spokesperson for the Foundation, providing interviews for print, radio or broadcast media as needed, sometimes with quick turnaround times. Also appears in Foundation social media and content.
9. Enhances the stature of the Foundation by serving on advisory groups of
10. national cancer organizations (e.g., various National Cancer Roundtables, Workgroups, National HPV Vaccination Roundtable).
11. Develops new relationships and maintains or enhances existing relationships with key individuals and organizations.
12. Gathers input from internal stakeholders and external partners, including evolving data on risk reduction/risk assessment, emerging innovations related to early detection and ongoing research in cancer prevention and early detection.
13. Oversees the strategic direction, purpose and membership of the Medical Advisory Board. This group offers expertise on scientific developments within the field of cancer prevention and early detection and offers guidance on how to align Foundation initiatives to help make the most impact.
14. Ensures good stewardship of Division budget and resources, leveraging them where possible for maximum return.
15. Works in conjunction with Development to support creation of grant proposals aimed at cancer prevention and early detection programs.
16. Assists in the development and execution of ongoing data collection and evaluation plans and strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Advanced degree in social sciences or public health with in-depth knowledge of health education and disease prevention/health promotion. Strong knowledge of cancer screening and prevention. Nursing degree a plus.

Experience: At least ten years’ progressive management experience, including management of projects, budgets and other resources in non-profit health organizations, with demonstrated achievement in public health settings; solid professional experience in program design and development, implementation, evaluation and public speaking. Desired experience with staff management or team leadership.

Special Skills: Excellent leadership skills, superior written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; solid grasp of research, theory and practice in cancer prevention and early detection; skilled negotiator.

SUPERVISION

Supervises: Senior Manager, Community Education and Conference Planning

Supervised by: Managing Director, Research, Education and Outreach

SALARY RANGE

Starting at $105,000 (commensurate with experience). Please share your salary requirements in the cover letter.

LOCATION

This is a hybrid opportunity with 3 days in the office. Work must be performed in the DMV area.

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and small carry parcels, packages and other items, to walk short distances. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

TO APPLY

Only interested candidates who are seriously considering this role should send resume with a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications to jobs@preventcancer.org.

Emails should include “Senior Director, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection” in the subject line.