RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a subject matter expert in breast cancer biology/oncology to provide guidance and thought leadership internally as well as to partners, donors and other external stakeholders.
• Develop, implement and manage scientific programs, initiatives and events to advance priority areas, including clinical trials, metastatic and aggressive breast cancers, breast cancer disparities and big data. These may include programs co-created with strategic partners and cross-disciplinary projects and initiatives (e.g., science reviews, think tanks) to convene key opinion leaders, explore critical issues in breast health/breast cancer, and/or develop evidence-based strategies for Komen involvement.

REQUIREMENTS

• Doctoral Degree: Life Science, Oncology, Health Disparities, Public Health, Data Science/Bioinformatics.
• Demonstrated experience (>3 years) in non-profit program management, Demonstrated expertise in cancer research, health disparities, public health, health data or similar.
• Knowledge of breast cancer, current literature and advances in breast cancer research, with an understanding of agencies/regulatory bodies that regulate drug development and/or health care.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and straightforward manner, for both technical and general audiences. Excellent writing skills, particularly for general audiences. Active listening skills and proactive communicator.
• Self-starter willing and able to take responsibility and ownership for producing timely and high-quality work with limited supervision. Ability to deconstruct complex problems and develop actionable plans.
• A team-oriented attitude, strong cross-functional collaboration skills and proven ability to advance and drive tactics in a matrixed, global organization.

PREFERENCES

• Expertise in breast cancer research, breast cancer oncology, breast cancer health disparities, and/or data science/bioinformatics (oncology) with publications history.
• Demonstrated experience with a health-related nonprofit organization preferred.
• Understanding of best practices used in research funding/grant-making operations a plus.

• Intermediate level of computer/technical skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Asana preferred.
• Proficiency in another language, particularly Spanish, a plus.

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