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.
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The Digital Publishing Associate provides business analysis and project management support for assigned projects in the Digital Publishing Department and backup support for other members of the Digital Publishing team. The Digital Publishing Associate also provides analysis for the Publications Division to ensure that Publishing management has the information needed to assess the performance of digital products and services, product enhancements, and new product development.
The Program Coordinator provides administrative support to the Senior Director of Scientific Programs. In this role, the Program Coordinator will contribute to 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. The Department team oversees critical aspects of the meeting planning, including the development of the scientific program.
This position requires regular interactions with external scientific experts who are on the front lines of cancer research, as well as their support staff, through written and verbal...
Under the leadership of the Senior Director, Scientific Programs, the Scientific Program Administrator 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. The Scientific Program Administrator will have the exciting opportunity to utilize his/her scientific expertise and background to contribute to the development of the scientific content for the meeting. This individual may also be responsible for special projects as needed.
The Production and Project Management Coordinator directly supports the Associate Director, Production and Project Management and the Assistant Director, Project Management by performing a wide range of duties that assist both in the day-to-day activities of the Division.
The Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME) at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) leads the strategic direction, accreditation compliance, and operational execution of oncology-focused CME activities.
This role ensures that AACR’s CME offerings translate cutting-edge cancer research into clinical practice, and deliver high-quality, impactful oncology education that supports the organization’s mission to improve patient care through lifelong learning for healthcare professionals.
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 58,000 members residing in 141 countries, 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 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;...
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The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 56,000 members residing in the U.S. and 119 other countries, is the first and largest organization in the world dedicated to advancing cancer research and its mission to prevent and cure all cancers. Our members are the collective brain trust of all scientific areas in cancer research, from population science and prevention; to cancer biology,...
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The Director, Regulatory Science and Policy, works closely with the Vice President, Science Policy and Government Affairs (and Chief Policy Officer) to implement a wide range of exciting regulatory science and policy programs and activities related to the mission of the AACR. Such activities are designed to create and strengthen the dialogue between policymakers, cancer researchers, and advocates to educate policymakers and...
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 58,000 members residing in 141 countries, 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 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;...
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 58,000 members residing in 141 countries, 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 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;...
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 58,000 members residing in 141 countries, 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 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;...
The AACR is seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to support the CEO and Executive Office staff. The AACR is a non-profit organization with an international outreach. The primary responsibilities of the Senior Executive Assistant are to provide high-level administrative support to the CEO and the Director of Executive Office Administration by managing the CEO’s schedules and communications, gathering documents to prepare for meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, drafting correspondence, and assisting with other administrative tasks to facilitate the operations of the Executive Office.
The Human Resources Associate is responsible for supporting the operational role of Human Resources in the areas of talent acquisition, onboarding, administration of policies and procedures, benefits/payroll administration, employee relations and development, compensation, health, safety, and security. This position is primarily responsible for supporting all phases of AACR’s all phases of the human resources function.
