Job Location : Philadelphia,PA, USA
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), with more than 58,000 members residing in 135 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 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 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.
Summary:
Program Associates in the Scientific Programs Department provide administrative support to Program Administrators, Scientific Program Administrators, and Directors in the Department. The Department administers scientific meetings, conferences, innovation summits, educational workshops, and special projects.
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 communications. The position also requires regular communications with internal staff across various departments (marketing, communications, foundation, publishing, finance, meeting logistics, CME, etc.) to successfully execute the scientific events according to AACRs high standards.
How to Apply:
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, one or more writing samples, and salary expectations.
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