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AACR Foundation:   The AACR Foundation was established in 2000. The purpose of the Foundation is to raise funds for cancer research, for AACR’s programs and services, and for the overall promotion of the organization’s mission. The AACR Foundation has the creativity, innovation, and flexibility to support AACR in making significant advances in the prevention and conquest of cancer. With the help of contributors from among the AACR membership, colleagues, and friends in the national and international cancer community, and corporations and foundations, the AACR Foundation is poised to help the AACR achieve important victories in the fight against cancer.   The AACR Foundation was preceded by a Development Division at AACR formed in 1997. During the past twenty plus years, the Division grew from a fundraising operation that raised $1.5 million in 1998, to a staff of twenty people raising upwards of $30 million today.   Among the AACR Foundation’s current programs are corporate contributions, industry alliances, foundation grants, individual annual giving campaigns, community endurance events, and web-based engagement.  

Journal Profile:   Blood Cancer Discovery publishes high-quality research, reviews and views of broadest interest in the field of hematologic malignancies. The journal is grounded in the same principles that led to the success of Cancer Discovery, one of the AACR’s prestigious oncology journals: rigorous selection of research of the highest quality and significance, fast and fair editorial processes, and active promotion of published content. Blood Cancer Discovery’s first Journal Impact Factor, released in 2023, is 11.4.   Position Summary:   The Editor, Blood Cancer Discovery,will evaluate manuscript submissions for quality and impact in close collaboration with academic Editors-in-Chief and editorial board members. Further, this role entails handling manuscripts throughout peer review process and publication as part of the in-house team of editorial, publishing, and marketing professionals. This individual will also commission reviews and other content, write and edit for the journal, and promote the journal through outreach and networking efforts. As a key member of the publications group, the Editor will have a highly visible role both within the Association and in the larger cancer research community.

The Associate Director, Scientific Programs will support the Senior Director of Scientific Programs by providing scientific expertise and input into the development of AACR scientific and strategic programs and initiatives. In addition, the Associate Director will also be responsible for managing the workflow of the department’s projects by developing and implementing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for the AACR Annual Meeting and other meetings and special programs that are under the purview of the Senior Director. Reporting to the Senior Director, the Associate Director will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the department.  Under the leadership of the Senior Director, the Associate Director will manage key aspects related to the planning and execution of the AACR Annual Meeting, which is the largest and most prestigious multidisciplinary cancer research meeting in the world.   This position requires sustained interactions with the CEO, other AACR officers, and leading cancer researchers who are serving on program committees to develop the programmatic goals and objectives, outcomes, and deliverables for scientific programs. The position also requires ongoing collaborations with internal staff across multiple departments (marketing, fundraising, publishing, finance, meeting logistics, CME, etc.) to successfully execute the scientific programs according to AACR’s high standards. 

The Scientific Program Administrator, Scientific Programs Department, will be responsible for the management of a multidisciplinary educational workshop for physicians who are early-stage investigators (as defined by the NIH) underrepresented in medicine, or physicians who have a demonstrated commitment to increasing diversity in clinical research to the principles of good clinical trial design. The workshop will provide the educational foundation and the tools needed to conduct clinical trials that will yield definitive results and have the potential to impact patient care and increase the participation of diverse populations in clinical trials for oncology, benign hematologic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune diseases. A unique aspect of the workshop is to address the frequent disconnect between communities and clinical trialists by teaching effective methods that create structures for communities to help refine clinical questions and trials for improved patient benefit. Bridging the gap between clinical investigators and the communities they serve by utilizing highly innovative approaches to clinical research will be a unique and key component of the program. The workshop is developed in support of a broader project focused on mentoring, education, diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in biomedical research and will require extensive external communication and collaboration.

The Program Coordinator, Scientific Programs assists with the coordination of all programs and activities associated with the AACR Scientific Working Groups (Cancer Evolution, Cancer Immunology, Cancer Prevention, Chemistry in Cancer Research, Molecular Epidemiology, Pediatric Cancer, Radiation Science and Medicine) and Fellows of the AACR Academy. This position is also responsible for coordinating the formation of all AACR committees on an annual basis and assisting with the AACR’s Scientific Achievement Awards platform, as needed.  

Organizational Profile: The American Association for Cancer Research’s (AACR’s) primary mission is to prevent and ultimately cure cancer. As the first and largest cancer research organization dedicated to accelerating the conquest of cancer, employees at all levels of the AACR are uniquely positioned to contribute to directly impact that mission.   Our organization hosts more than 30 scientific conferences and educational workshops annually including the AACR Annual Meeting which has attracted more than 22,500 constituents involved in cancer research. With the challenges facing in-person meetings in 2020 and 2021, our IT team led the charge to pivot our technology to support virtual meetings and the 2020 Annual Meeting had more than 100,000 attendees learning and collaborating on the latest trends and findings in cancer research.   Group Profile: The Enterprise Platform Services and Data Management Team oversees the software and processes that facilitate the connection and collaboration of the organization’s more than 58,000 members at the forefront of cancer research.   We manage the enterprise Customer Relationship Management (eCRM) solution along with its related systems and customizations that support our Membership, Event Registration, and other business processes. In addition, we are standing up the organization’s Master Data Management (MDM) solution, as well as its enterprise Data Warehouse (DW).   Our group is also responsible for the AACR IT Help Desk and is in the process of building out a more robust customer service offering, for internal and external constituents.   Job Summary: A Technical Projects Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing Information Technology projects undertaken by the Enterprise Platform Services and Data Management team (EPS&DM). The role involves establishing project management methodologies and approaches tailored to organizational needs and aligned with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices. The Technical Projects Manager's responsibilities encompass educating and aligning project team members with the chosen methodology and facilitating its execution, whether working with internal AACR team members or external third-party collaborators.   In the task definition phase, this role facilitates the breakdown of high-level needs and requirements into detailed, actionable items, ensuring that these items contain accurate and comprehensive information to achieve the desired outcomes. When required, the role collaborates indirectly or directly to bridge gaps in understanding and documentation. This responsibility extends to the creation and maintenance of Life of Project and Life of System documentation for all projects and systems within scope. Additionally, the role oversees tasks carried out by third parties, including estimating, tracking, and comparing actual work and costs to estimates to ensure compliance with contracts and agreements.   A deep understanding of the tech stacks utilized at AACR is essential, as high-level requests may necessitate changes across multiple systems. While prior experience with the tech stack tools is preferred, adaptability to evolving technologies and systems is expected, with training provided as needed.   Administratively, the role entails conducting meetings directly with project team members to facilitate project work, including periodic discussions such as daily "stand-up meetings" to review tasks, address pressing needs, prioritize, and identify and mitigate potential blockers. It also encompasses higher-level meetings like "sprint planning" and "sprint review sessions" to assess overall progress and priorities.   Fundamentally, Project Management emphasizes the efficient coordination of tasks, processes, and resources to attain project objectives, with a primary focus on managing these elements rather than individual personnel. While effective leadership and communication are essential, the core of Project Management centers around organizing, planning, and executing tasks to ensure successful project outcomes. In summary, the Technical Projects Manager acts as a catalyst for the team, primarily addressing the administrative aspects of Project Management to enable others to focus on specific tasks.  

The Scientific Program Administrator will be charged with leading the annual execution of all AACR Academy activities, which in addition to the nomination and election of new classes of Fellows includes convening meetings of the AACR Academy to discuss timely and important scientific issues as well as coordinating an annual induction ceremony whereby all newly elected Fellows are formally inducted into the AACR Academy.   The position will also involve collaborating with AACR’s various internal departments to conceptualize and facilitate the generation of media coverage that highlights the scientific achievements of Fellows and how their discoveries have impacted cancer patient care. The position may also involve collaborating with AACR’s Science Policy and Government Affairs Washington, DC Office staff to mobilize AACR Fellows to comment on, support, or reject various governmental issues or proposed legislative initiatives that have implications for the cancer research community.   To accomplish all tasks associated with the position, the Scientific Program Administrator will work closely with the Scientific Programs and Strategic Initiatives team within the AACR’s Executive Office and the AACR Academy’s Steering Committee leadership body that is responsible for assisting with the administration of all relevant programs, activities, and initiatives pertaining to the AACR Academy.

The Science Writer in the Communications and Public Relations Department is responsible for translating scientific data and information related to cancer research into content that helps educate the public, media, policymakers, and the health care industry; the writer helps educate the stakeholders about AACR’s mission and the importance of biomedical research and funding. In this capacity, the writer assists in implementing AACR’s communications and public relations plans that facilitate the accurate communication and reporting of the latest advances in cancer research from AACR’s conferences, peer-reviewed journals, partnerships, and other scientific activities.

The Executive Writer and Editor will work as a key member of the Executive Office administration team and will be responsible for developing and editing content that effectively communicates the vision, mission, and values of AACR on behalf of the CEO. This position will write and/or edit key communications on behalf of the CEO including internal/external communications, meeting minutes, presentations, written and digital reports, and various publications as needed.

Organizational Profile.   AACR membership includes more than 58,000 laboratory, translational, and clinical researchers; population scientists; other health care professionals; and patient advocates residing in 141 countries and territories around the world. Presently, 32% of members live outside the United States and 22% of AACR’s international members are located in countries with emerging economies.   Its mission is to prevent and cure all cancers. The programs and activities of the AACR foster the exchange of new knowledge among scientists and physicians in cancer research as well as in related sciences. The AACR publishes ten peer-reviewed scientific journals and an award-winning magazine for cancer patients and their loved ones; convenes topical scientific conferences and an annual meeting that draws more than 22,500 participants; offers educational workshops that train young investigators in a variety of scientific and clinical areas; funds research fellowships, career development awards, and research grants for both senior and junior investigators; raises public awareness of the progress in the biology, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer; engages actively in advocacy for increased federal research funding and other national policies that accelerate progress against cancer; and interacts with regulatory agencies to support regulatory science and policy.   Job Summary:   Provides administrative, clerical, and project management support to the Senior Administrative Manager, Program Administrators, and Program Associates of the Stand Up To Cancer program. Communicates with donors regarding grant recipients, and with scientists regarding their participation in conferences.

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about cancer research and who excels at scientific communication to join the editorial team of its highly cited and highly ranked publication, Cancer Discovery. Cancer Discovery is among the world’s most preeminent cancer journals, publishing major advances in basic, translational, and clinical research, including clinical trials. Cancer Discovery is an essential information resource that also publishes highly regarded news stories—including pieces on advances in cancer research and treatment, technology, business, people and places, therapeutics-related FDA activity, science and public policy, and research funding—as well as review articles, perspectives and commentaries, and summaries of important findings in other journals.   Position Summary:   The News Writer/Reporter, Cancer Discovery, will report to the Senior Editor of Science & Medical News and will work from an AACR office in Boston or Philadelphia. The News Writer/Reporter will brainstorm and suggest story ideas, interview experts, and draft articles for the journal, and will ensure the publication of accurate, high-quality pieces. The News Writer/Reporter will also oversee the weekly publication of the online “Noted This Week” column, assist with the publication of online articles, obtain images to accompany articles, and develop news content for other channels. As a key member of the Cancer Discovery team, the News Writer/Reporter will be engaged with the journal’s other editors and will develop contacts in the broader cancer research community.

AACR Foundation: The AACR Foundation was established in 2000. The Foundation’s purpose is to raise funds for cancer research, for AACR’s programs and services, and for the promotion of the organization’s mission. The AACR Foundation has the creativity, innovation, and flexibility to support AACR in making significant advances in the prevention and conquest of cancer. With the help of contributors from among the AACR membership, colleagues, and friends in the national and international cancer community, and corporations and foundations, the AACR Foundation is poised to help the AACR achieve important victories in the fight against cancer. The AACR Foundation was preceded by a Development Division at AACR formed in 1997. During the past twenty-three years, the Division grew from a fundraising operation that raised $1.5 million in 1998, to a staff of over twenty people raising upwards of $30 million today. Among the AACR Foundation’s current programs are corporate contributions, industry alliances, foundation grants, individual annual giving campaigns, community endurance events, and web-based engagement.  Position Summary:   The Senior Manager, Database Operations is responsible for data integrity, process improvement, reporting and analysis, donor research, staff training, and ensuring integrations with other platforms/software is functioning correctly.

Organizational Profile:   AACR membership includes more than 58,000 laboratory, translational, and clinical researchers; population scientists; other health care professionals; and patient advocates residing in 141 countries and territories around the world. Presently, 32% of members live outside the United States and 22% of AACR’s international members are located in countries with emerging economies.  Its mission is to prevent and cure all cancers. The programs and activities of the AACR foster the exchange of new knowledge among scientists and physicians in the cancer field as well as in related biomedical sciences. AACR publishes nine peer-reviewed scientific journals and an award-winning magazine for cancer patients and their loved ones; convenes topical scientific conferences and an annual meeting that draws more than 22,500 participants; offers educational workshops that train young investigators in a variety of scientific and clinical areas; funds fellowships, career development awards, and research grants for both senior and junior investigators; raises public awareness of the progress in and reasons for hope in the biology, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer; engages actively in advocacy for increased federal research funding and other national policies that accelerate progress against cancer; and interacts with regulatory agencies to support regulatory science and policy.   Job Summary:   This position is responsible for issue management, copyediting, production, and quality control of scientific journal content from acceptance through online and print publication.   This position requires the individual to work independently and possess good decision-making skills during the journal production process.  Oversee and manage vendor performance.

The AACR has an exciting opportunity for an individual passionate about the intersection of cancer research and immunology, and who is considering a non-bench career, to join the editorial team of Cancer Immunology Research as Assistant, Associate, or Senior Editor, based on experience level.   The Editor, Cancer Immunology Research, will handle manuscript submissions throughout the review process. This person will also commission reviews and other content, write and edit for the journal, and promote the journal through outreach and networking efforts. As a key member of the team, the Editor, Cancer Immunology Research, will have a highly visible role both within the Association and in the larger cancer research community.   About Cancer Immunology Research: Cancer Immunology Research publishes outstanding original articles reporting major advances in cancer immunology that span the discipline from basic investigations in host-tumor interactions to developmental therapeutics in model systems, early translational studies in patients, and late-stage clinical trials. The journal disseminates knowledge of immunology to the cancer research community, catalyzing cross-disciplinary work that yields a deeper understanding of the host-tumor relationship, more potent cancer treatments, and improved clinical outcomes.  

Provides support to the Director and Senior Director in all aspects of the scientific review and grants administration. Assists in the development and execution of the grant review and evaluation process and in the generation of reports and other related materials to be presented to funders, review committees, and other stakeholders.

AACR is seeking to build its regulatory science and policy team with a Regulatory Science and Policy Analyst. The Regulatory Science and Policy Analyst will play a key role in developing and implementing a range of exciting initiatives designed to optimize the regulatory process and accommodate the fast pace of innovation in science and technology. Interested candidates should have a strong biomedical background with knowledge and interest in development and regulation of new cancer medicine.

The Associate Director, Scientific Programs will support the Director of Scientific Programs by providing scientific expertise and input into the development of AACR scientific and strategic programs and initiatives.  In addition, the Associate Director will also be responsible for managing the workflow of the department’s projects by developing and implementing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for the AACR Annual Meeting and other meetings and special programs that are under the purview of the Director.  Reporting to the Director, the Associate Director will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the department. Under the leadership of the Director, the Associate Director will manage key aspects related to the planning and execution of the AACR Annual Meeting, which is the largest and most prestigious multidisciplinary cancer research meeting in the world.   This position requires sustained interactions with the CEO, other AACR officers, and leading cancer researchers who are serving on program committees to develop the programmatic goals and objectives, outcomes, and deliverables for scientific programs. The position also requires ongoing collaborations with internal staff across multiple departments (marketing, fundraising, publishing, finance, meeting logistics, CME, etc.) to successfully execute the scientific programs according to AACR’s high standards. 

The Program Administrator, Scientific Programs Department, serves as the project manager for several scientific meetings, conferences, educational workshops, and innovation summits per year. Program Administrators assist leading cancer researchers to develop the scientific content of these programs. This position requires sustained interactions with these scientific leaders to develop the programmatic goals and objectives, outcomes, and deliverables for these scientific programs. The position also requires collaboration with internal staff across multiple departments (marketing, fundraising, publishing, finance, event logistics, CME, etc.) to successfully execute the scientific programs according to AACR’s high standards. The Program Administrator may also be responsible for special projects as needed.

The Scientific Program Administrator, Scientific Programs Department, serves as the project manager for several scientific meetings, conferences, educational workshops, and innovation summits per year. Scientific Program Administrators assist leading cancer researchers to develop the scientific content of these programs. This position requires sustained interactions with these scientific leaders to develop the programmatic goals and objectives, outcomes, and deliverables for these scientific programs. The position also requires collaboration with internal staff across multiple departments (marketing, fundraising, publishing, finance, event logistics, CME, etc.) to successfully execute the scientific programs according to AACR’s high standards.  The Scientific Program Administrator may also be responsible for special projects as needed.

We are seeking a motivated self-starter for a project coordinator position in the AACR Science Policy and Government Affairs Office patient advocacy program. The project administrator will be responsible, among other things, for coordinating program activities, maintaining and updating program platforms, and monitoring online communications.   The project administrator will report to the director of patient advocacy and engagement and assist with planning webcasts, developing in-person events, and preparing e-newsletters. They will be working closely with other programs within SPGA, as well as other AACR departments, so strong communication skills are a must.