Program Associate, Scientific Programs

2 weeks ago

Philadelphia, United States American Association for Cancer Research Full time

Overview:

Founded in 1907, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the worlds first and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research through its mission to prevent and cure all cancers. AACRs growing membership now includes more than 58,000 laboratory, translational, and clinical researchers, other health care professionals, and patient advocates residing in 141 countries and territories. Through its wide array of programs, this prestigious and dynamic organization leverages the full spectrum of expertise of the cancer community to accelerate progress in the prevention, understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.

The AACR is seeking a candidate to support AACRs mission and programs that are designed to drive the scientific agenda of the organization. Specifically, this position will support the Senior Director of Scientific Programs and Strategic Initiatives, who oversees all AACR scientific working groups, AACR scientific achievement awards and lectureships, the Fellows of the AACR Academy, and all annual AACR committee appointments.

Regarding the latter, on an annual basis, various AACR committees are formed to assist with the planning of the AACR Annual Meeting, selection of scientific achievement award and grant recipients, as well as to guide ongoing programs and initiatives dedicated to supporting AACRs mission to prevent and cure all cancers. One of the primary responsibilities of this position will be to assist with the AACRs annual committee appointment process by tracking committee-associated appointments, communications, and file repositories. In addition, this position will involve training dedicated to webpage maintenance, construction, and content building.

Secondly, this position will provide as needed administrative support to AACRs scientific working groups, Fellows of the AACR Academy, and AACR scientific achievement award selection committees. AACR scientific working groups function within the framework of the AACR to explore expanded research opportunities and to advance discoveries that lead to greater knowledge and understanding of cancer. There are currently ten AACR scientific working groups dedicated to the following scientific disciplines: cancer evolution, cancer pathology, cancer prevention, cancer immunology, chemistry in cancer research, hematologic malignancies, pediatric cancer, population sciences, radiation science and medicine, and the tumor microenvironment.

The organizations robust scientific achievement awards program began in 1961 and collectively aims to recognize and honor outstanding scientific achievement across all cancer research disciplines. Annually, the AACR distributes over 20 scientific achievement awards to individuals who have made significant contributions to our understanding of the biology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer. Such individuals are selected through a formal nomination and election process and are celebrated throughout the year and primarily in conjunction with the AACR Annual Meeting.

Similarly, the mission of the AACR Academy is to recognize and honor distinguished scientists whose major scientific contributions have propelled significant innovation and progress against cancer, and to leverage the expertise of the global brain trust of Fellows of the AACR Academy to advance the mission of the AACR to prevent and cure all cancers through research, education, communication, collaboration, science policy and advocacy, and funding for cancer research. Each year, a new class of Fellows are elected and inducted into the AACR Academy, which represents the pinnacle honorific bestowed by the AACR to any individual. Collectively, all Fellows of the AACR Academy provide ongoing advice and counsel to the AACR leadership on scientific topics of timeliness and significance as well as other matters of importance.

The Program Associate, Scientific Programs and Strategic Initiatives position, will assist with the general administration of these various AACR programs on an as needed basis and in collaboration with existing Executive Office staff.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist with the tracking of annual appointments for AACR Annual Meeting, standing, scientific achievement award, and scientific grant review committees.
  • Prepare, organize, and maintain AACR committee, scientific achievement award, scientific working group, and AACR Academy documents and historical files.
  • Assist as needed with updating and maintaining webpage content applicable to AACR committees, scientific achievement awards, scientific working groups, and Fellows of the AACR Academy.
  • Communicate regularly with cancer researchers, clinicians, and physician-scientists primarily via telephone, videoconference, and email.
  • Assist with social media communications pertaining to AACR programs and initiatives relevant to AACR scientific achievement awards, scientific working groups, and Fellows of the AACR Academy.
  • Assist with scheduling and coordinating events held in-person or via Zoom/Microsoft Teams.
  • Assist with the coordination of logistics related to housing, travel, and registration for members attending conferences, meetings, and think tanks organized in collaboration with AACR scientific working groups, AACR scientific achievement awards, and the Fellows of the AACR Academy.
  • Perform all essential duties and functions of the position and other related duties as assigned and as necessary.
Qualifications:
  • Eligible candidates must have a minimum of 1-2 years of administrative experience, preferably in a non-profit, academic, or scientific environment
  • Interested individuals must possess the following attributes:
    • High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to navigate technological software and platforms including virtual meeting platforms (i.e., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.)
    • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
    • Capability to manage time and prioritize tasks while adapting to diverse workloads and deadlines
    • Excellence in written and verbal communications
    • Precise attention to detail
    • Exceptional administrative and organizational skills
    • Desire to follow through on projects in a timely manner
    • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

Education Requirements

  • BA or BS degree required; knowledge of science and medical terminology as well as webpage construction and content building preferred

How to Apply

  • To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and salary expectations.

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