Position Title: Science Policy Analyst

Organization: Friends of Cancer Research

Location: 2231 Crystal Drive Suite 200, Arlington, VA

Category: Executive/Exempt

Reports To: Executive Director

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Position Overview

Through close coordination with the Executive Director and scientific staff, the Science Policy Analyst will play a key role in implementing a range of exciting advocacy initiatives designed to create a policy dialogue between scientists, advocates, and policy makers in an effort to overcome barriers to cancer research. Although we work on multiple issues that affect cancer research, we are particularly interested in senior level candidates with a depth of knowledge regarding the post-market surveillance of medical products, comparative effectiveness research, health information technology, and opportunities created through secondary analysis of healthcare data.

Friends of Cancer Research is a cancer research think tank that raises awareness and provides public education on cancer research in order to accelerate the nation’s progress toward better tools for the prevention, detection, and treatment of all cancers. Comprised of leading members of the cancer community, Friends of Cancer Research works to engage key stakeholders in the scientific, patient, government, corporate, and media sectors to identify barriers and find solutions for the most pressing issues facing cancer research today.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Research key topics and manage science related activities for the organization

Help engineer and oversee the science-based agenda through issue briefs, comprehensive policy white papers, health research studies, congressional testimony, and position statements

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Help organize educational meetings, symposia, and briefings by selecting topics, developing background materials and briefing packets for participants, and developing messages and talking points to share with the media, other advocacy groups, and elected officials

Monitor, track and analyze key scientific issues relevant to the organization’s mission of advancing cancer research

Assist in the substantive preparation of science-related public presentations

Share responsibility for attending scientific conferences

Develop policy recommendations and advocacy strategies for medical research and science issues

Recruit and supervise interns

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Executive Director, Chairperson, President and/or Board of Directors

Qualifications: Graduate degree required

PhD in science-related field or MD preferred

A detailed knowledge of scientific issues relevant to cancer research and the regulatory and policy opportunities for advancing critical areas of scientific discovery

High-quality written and verbal communications skills Experience with organizing and coordinating educational events, symposia, and briefings ranging from scientific forums to small group meetings

Outstanding organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

The ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to shifts in priorities

A self-starter with creativity and initiative

A willingness to work in a small, informal office setting

How to Apply:

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