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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.

About the Project   AACR Project Genomics, Evidence, Neoplasia, Information, Exchange (GENIE) is a publicly accessible international cancer registry of real-world data assembled through data sharing among an international consortium of leading cancer centers. Through the efforts of strategic partners Sage Bionetworks and cBioPortal, the registry aggregates, harmonizes, and links clinical-grade, next-generation cancer genomic sequencing data with clinical outcomes obtained during routine medical practice from cancer patients treated at these institutions. Learn more at www.aacr.org/genie   Job Summary:   The Project Coordinating Center is seeking an experienced Senior Administrative Coordinator to support the project executive leadership team. The Senior Administrative Coordinator ensures operational efficiency for the project by meeting the needs of the project executive leadership team in a timely fashion. The incumbent executes all tasks in collaboration with other Coordinating Center team members and ensures coordination of activities across all business units. The candidate must be able to work both independently and in a team environment at a rapid pace. The ideal candidate is an experienced, highly organized, and proactive administrative professional, able to collaborate and communicate effectively across all levels of project staff.

Organizational Profile: The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 54,000 members residing in 130 countries and territories around the world, is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advances in all areas of high-quality, innovative cancer research.  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 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 19,500 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 provides excellent and comprehensive customer service to members and potential members while supporting the membership application submission and review process, assessing the qualifications of members and candidates to ensure their eligibility in specific membership categories, assisting with provision of overall membership services including fulfillment of member benefits, and entering and maintaining accurate and comprehensive information for members and prospective members in the AACR’s database system of record.

Organizational Profile: The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 54,000 members residing in 130 countries and territories, is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advances in all areas of high-quality, innovative cancer research.  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 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 19,500 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 supports the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of various programs, awards, and activities organized by AACR-Minorities in Cancer Research (MICR) and AACR-Women in Cancer Research (WICR), and assists with communications, marketing, engagement, services, and membership management for both association groups. 

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE: The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 54,000 members residing in 130 countries and territories around the world, is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advances in all areas of high-quality, innovative cancer research. 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 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 19,500 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 supports and coordinates activities and communications for students, early-career researchers, and early-stage investigators in conjunction with the work of the AACR Science Education and Career Advancement Committee.

Provides administrative and project management support to the Assistant Director and Program Administrators. Communicates with scientific review committees to schedule selection calls, prepares grant application materials, and drafts correspondence. Works with online grants management databases to manage grant applications and post-award reports. Communicates with donors regarding grant recipients, and with scientists regarding their progress reports and other grant-related matters, as needed.

Founded in 1907, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the world’s first and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research and its mission to prevent and cure cancer. AACR membership includes more than 54,000 laboratory, translational, and clinical researchers; population scientists; other health care professionals; and patient advocates residing in 130 countries and territories around the world. The AACR marshals the full spectrum of expertise of the cancer community to accelerate progress in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer by annually convening more than 30 conferences and educational workshops, the largest of which is the AACR Annual Meeting. In addition, the AACR publishes 10 prestigious, peer-reviewed scientific journals and a magazine for cancer survivors, patients, and their caregivers. The AACR funds meritorious research directly as well as in cooperation with numerous cancer organizations. As the Scientific Partner of Stand Up To Cancer, the AACR provides expert peer review, grants administration, and scientific oversight of team science and individual investigator grants in cancer research that have the potential for near-term patient benefit. The AACR actively communicates with legislators and other policymakers about the value of cancer research and related biomedical science in saving lives from cancer.     Publishing Division Profile: The AACR Publishing Division is responsible for managing all editorial, production, and marketing activities associated with publication of the AACR’s ten academic peer-reviewed journals. These journals cover the entire spectrum of cancer research, from basic to clinical and molecular to population science. In 2022, the journals published over 2000 original research and review articles, and commentaries.   Position Summary: Under the supervision of Assistant Director, Institutional Sales & Outreach, the Customer Service Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of customer service for the journal site licenses, from corresponding with customers/agents to managing the contracts process to overseeing print runs for print journals.  The Customer Service Coordinator is also responsible for all reporting for the sales unit. 

Job Summary:   Under the leadership of the AACR Chief Policy Officer, and Vice President, Science Policy and Government Affairs, the Director, Congressional Affairs, will provide specialized expertise and support to AACR leaders, including the Science Policy and Government Affairs Committee, its relevant subcommittees, and the broader advocacy community to further the goals of the AACR’s Strategic Plan and policy priorities, which include programs and activities that are designed to create and strengthen the dialogue between policymakers on Capitol Hill and cancer scientists and patient advocates. The Director, Congressional Affairs, will also play a key role in informing and educating legislators and their staffs on Capitol Hill about evidence-based policies to advance cancer research. These potential policy proposals are recommended by the AACR Science Policy and Government Affairs Committee and approved by the AACR Board of Directors on behalf of the collective membership of the AACR.   The Director, Congressional Affairs, plays a central role in the success of AACR’s work on Capitol Hill and guides AACR policy activities to a productive conclusion. This staff member provides real-time information, analysis, and expert oversight of legislative issues and pending bills related to the cancer field, and reports on them to the Chief Policy Officer and Vice President, Science Policy and Government Affairs, the CEO, other AACR officers, AACR committee members, and AACR members at large. The Director, Congressional Affairs, focuses on initiatives that inform policymakers about the value of cancer research in improving public health and saving lives.   The Director, Congressional Affairs, is charged with promoting AACR position statements on Capitol Hill, including in the areas of appropriations, science and health policy-related initiatives, tobacco and cancer recommendations, and regulatory science and policy-related topics. Additionally, the Director, Congressional Affairs, will identify ways to incorporate AACR’s policy proposals into pending legislation, such as into bills that are focused on cancer health disparities research, survivorship initiatives, and clinical trial-related issues.   The Director, Congressional Affairs functions as a representative of the AACR when making regular contacts with Congressional offices, survivor and patient advocacy organizations, and other relevant and appropriate bodies. He/she develops effective strategies that encourage members of the Congress and their staffs to consult with the AACR and its expert members on important matters related to cancer and cancer research. Also, the Director, Congressional Affairs helps to plan and oversee the activities of AACR members when they are engaged in public education activities on Capitol Hill related to cancer and cancer-related biomedical research. Overall, he/she is responsible for executing the AACR’s expanding policy agenda and strategic plan.   The Director, Congressional Affairs, will also work collaboratively with others in the AACR D.C. office, including the Director, Science and Health Policy; the Director, Regulatory Science and Policy; and the Director, Strategic Patient Advocacy and Engagement, particularly on the numerous policy-related issues that are cross-cutting and have a Congressional aspect to them.   The AACR is strongly focused on and committed to inspiring policymakers on Capitol Hill to support robust, sustained, and predictable funding increases for the NIH and NCI. Here are just a few of the specific initiatives that the Director, Congressional Affairs, is charged with overseeing in his/her role:   - An Early-Career Capitol Hill Day, - An annual Joint Capitol Hill Day, where the AACR partners with the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) to bring researchers, physician-scientists, cancer center directors, survivors, and patient advocates to Washington D.C. to meet with congressional leaders - A special Congressional briefing on Capitol Hill to unveil/release the AACR Cancer Progress Report. - As the founding organizer of the Rally for Medical Research, the AACR coordinates the Rally for Medical Research Hill Day, which is an initiative that takes place in September each year and involves 400 scientific and patient organizations working together to advocate for biomedical science.

About the Project: AACR Project Genomics, Evidence, Neoplasia, Information, Exchange (GENIE) is a publicly accessible international cancer registry of real-world data assembled through data sharing between 18 leading international cancer centers.  Through the efforts of strategic partners Sage Bionetworks and cBioPortal, the registry aggregates, harmonizes and links clinical-grade, next-generation cancer genomic sequencing data with clinical outcomes obtained during routine medical practice from cancer patients treated at these institutions with the goal of improving clinical decision making and catalyzing clinical and translational research (www.aacr.org/genie).   Job Summary: The AACR Project GENIE Coordinating Center (GCC) is seeking a scientist, clinical researcher, or epidemiologist with program or project management experience to both develop new, and manage, an existing portfolio of clinical research project using the existing GENIE infrastructure, as well as projects that enhance the GENIE infrastructure.  The ideal candidate is: an experienced project/program manager; highly organized; able to work with individuals ranging from technical experts to senior management; functions independently and in diverse teams; is customer facing; and has a proven track record of meeting deadlines and deliverables.

Organizational Profile:   The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 54,000 members residing in 130 countries and territories, is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advances in all areas of high-quality, innovative cancer research. 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 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 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.   Position Summary:   The Cancer Epidemiology Research Analayst will serve as a subject knowledge expert in cancer research, in the areas of population sciences, cancer epidemiology, and/or cancer prevention. This position involves working as a key member within a highly collaborative scientifically-driven team at AACR to develop impactful scientific documents, including AACR Cancer Progress Reports, original scholarly articles, scientific surveys, and science policy statements. The position reports directly to the Director, Scientific Research Analysis and Dissemination.             

The Web/Print Designer position is responsible for designing the overall layout and aesthetic for AACR’s web-based and printed content, operating within the established brand guidelines of the organization. Working as part of the Marketing and Creative Services Department, their duties include graphic design, file production, meeting with colleagues to understand expectations and adherence to deadlines.

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 fundraising arm of the AACR, the AACR Foundation, seeks and energetic and detail-oriented Coordinator to support the special events team in a wide range of administrative and operational tasks related to peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising programs, including AACR Runners for Research and DIY fundraisers (Fundraise Your Way). This individual will be responsible for various administrative tasks that are critical to the successful operation of the P2P program, including but not limited to managing incoming inquiries, maintain up-to-date inventory records, shipping of event and/or team gear, and pulling and compiling reports as needed. They will support all members of the team to ensure the various P2P programs are running efficiently to increase fundraising, participation, and support.

The position coordinates scientific, educational, communication, promotional, and other programmatic activities for AACR-Minorities in Cancer Research (MICR), AACR-Women in Cancer Research, and the AACR Science Education and Career Development Committee which addresses the needs of high school students, undergraduates, postdoctoral fellows, clinical fellows and junior faculty.

This position provides excellent and comprehensive customer service to members and potential members while supporting the membership application submission and review process, assessing the qualifications of members and candidates to ensure their eligibility in specific membership categories, assisting with provision of overall membership services including fulfillment of member benefits, and entering and maintaining accurate and comprehensive information for members and prospective members in the AACR’s database system of record.

This position supports the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of various programs, awards, and activities organized by AACR-Minorities in Cancer Research (MICR) and AACR-Women in Cancer Research (WICR), and assists with communications, marketing, engagement, services, and membership management for both association groups. This position also supports initiatives for undergraduate and high school students via various programs and activities organized in conjunction with the AACR Science Education and Career Advancement Committee.

Organizational Profile.   The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 50,000 members residing in 129 countries and territories, is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advances in all areas of high-quality, innovative cancer research. 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 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 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: The AACR is seeking an experienced administrator to support the C-Level staff in a non-profit environment with international outreach. The primary responsibility of the Executive Office Administrator is to provide administrative support to the Assistant Director, Director, and the CEO regarding projects and activities for the Board of Directors as well as assisting with other administrative tasks in order to facilitate the operations of the Executive Office.