Editor, Molecular Cancer Therapeutics

The AACR has an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about cancer research to join the editorial team of Molecular Cancer Therapeutics.

The in-house professional editor for Molecular Cancer Therapeutics will handle manuscript submissions for the journal throughout the peer-review process. This person will commission reviews and other content, write and edit for the journal, and promote the journal through outreach and networking efforts. As a key member of the publications group, the editor will have a highly visible role both within the AACR and in the larger cancer research community.

• Contribute to defining the journal scope and to implementing journal policies in conjunction with the Editor-in-Chief.
• Independent, self-motivated, consistently demonstrating initiative and commitment.
• Identify and recruit exceptional original research, reviews, and special feature content in the broad field of molecular cancer therapeutics.
• Represent the journal and the AACR at scientific meetings and institutional visits.
• Collaborate with the staff of the nine “sibling” AACR journals to ensure good communication and promotion of synergistic opportunities.
• Stay abreast of the field and develop excellent relationships with the research community.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Expertise in cancer science or molecular biology.
• Provide input for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the performance of Molecular Cancer Therapeutics and activities of competing journals.
• Assist the external academic editors in managing the peer-review process to ensure quality and timely handling of submissions.
• Communicate with authors, editors, reviewers, and readers regarding all aspects of the journal.
• Ability to communicate directly with researchers and to translate technical scientific content for scientists working in other disciplines.
• Title and salary commensurate with experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Compose, develop, and edit content for and related to the journal.
• Able to travel to relevant scientific meetings and research institutes.
• PhD in a biomedical or clinical science
• Publication record in cancer research desirable.

10269 Under the leadership of the AACR Chief Policy Officer/Vice President, Science Policy and Government Affairs, the Senior Analyst, Regulatory Science and Policy will provide expertise and support to AACR leaders, the Science Policy and Government Affairs Committee and its Regulatory Science and Policy Subcommittee, and the broader advocacy community on regulatory science and policy-related issues and cross-cutting activities to further the goals of the AACR’s Strategic Plan and policy priorities.

The Senior Analyst, Regulatory Science and Policy will be part of a team of staff members and will play a central role in the success of the AACR’s work in this important area. He/she will guide aspects of the AACR’s regulatory science and policy programs and activities and bring them to a productive conclusion. Such activities are designed to create and strengthen the dialogue among policymakers on Capitol Hill and at the FDA, scientists, and advocates, as well as to provide expert support to policies that advance safe and effective therapies for patients with cancer, including those in support of our mission to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, collaboration, science policy and advocacy, and funding for cancer research.

This professional will provide expertise on regulatory science and policy issues that are important to the AACR and the cancer field. He/she will demonstrate innovation, take initiative in the development and execution of projects, and oversee project management, committee support, and consensus building among stakeholders. Responsibilities include monitoring, researching, and analyzing regulatory science and policy initiatives in AACR priority areas; developing policy statements; compiling background information; attending and summarizing the proceedings of relevant meetings and events; communicating with members of the Regulatory Science and Policy Subcommittee; collaborating with outside entities; keeping abreast of such activities of international regulatory agencies; working with the FDA on initiatives, such as the AACR-FDA Regulatory Science and Policy Fellowship; and overseeing a wide array of relevant tasks and assignments that will advance the AACR’s mission

The Senior Analyst, Regulatory Science and Policy will work with the AACR on regulatory science and policy initiatives and implement a range of important regulatory science and policy programs and activities related to the AACR’s mission. The Senior Analyst, Regulatory Science and Policy will help develop and advance the AACR’s regulatory science and policy efforts through conferences, educational workshops, and other mechanisms, including

• Coordinate FDA-AACR Co-sponsored Workshops

The Senior Analyst, Regulatory Science and Policy will serve as the point person with the FDA on FDA-AACR Co-sponsored Workshops.

• Oversee Regulatory Science and Policy-related Events at the AACR Annual Meeting

The Senior Analyst, Regulatory Science and Policy will assist with certain activities and events at the AACR Annual Meeting, including

• A self-starter with creativity and initiative.
• High degree of judgment and insight in regulatory issues.
• The Senior Analyst, Regulatory Science and Policy will also work collaboratively with others in the AACR DC office, such as the Director, Science Policy and Legislative Affairs and the Director, Strategic Patient Advocacy and Engagement, on the policy-related issues that are cross-cutting and being addressed by them.
• Major symposia and mini-symposia
• Research and analyze the issues put forth in the guidance and identify specific areas of interest or concern to AACR members.
• PhD, M.D., or other doctoral degree in a science and/or health-related field.
• Special Regulatory Science and Policy Subcommittee meeting with the FDA
• Submit Summaries, Position Papers, Policy Statements, and Issue Briefs on Regulatory Science and Policy-related Issues
• Superb written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate the progress and future needs of regulatory science and cancer research to various constituencies.
• Facilitate Outreach to FDA via Draft and Final FDA Guidances
• Strong analytical skills and experience in managing a small team.
• Meetings between the AACR, FDA, and Patient Advocates
• Knowledge of government policies and procedures, and the political process.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Roundtable events
• Strong strategic thinker with an ability to carry through an initiative and/or project to completion.
• A demonstrated ability to analyze complex political and policy issues, build evidence based arguments for policy proposals to the AACR’s approval bodies, and bring conflicting points of view to consensus.
• Coordinate communications directly with the FDA to better understand where they are seeking public feedback for draft/final guidance.
• Proven track record of accomplishments in conceptualizing and implementing complex policy projects.
• Experience in a regulatory science and policy area a plus.
• Ability to multi-task and work under rapidly developing deadlines and priorities.
• )Function as the Primary Liaison to the AACR’s Regulatory Science and Policy Subcommittee
• At least three years of relevant experience in a cancer science and/or regulatory science and policy-related environment, along with a keen understanding of cancer research and the related sciences.
• Closed Door Meetings between AACR, FDA, and other stakeholders
• Ability to interact with VIPs and all levels of management on important policy matters, including the CEO, Board members, committee members, prominent scientists, Administration and Congressional officials, corporate executives, and members of the media.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.