Director, Policy and Advocacy

Cancer Support Community•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Policy and Advocacy will serve in a leadership position of the Cancer Policy Institute to develop and implement CSC’s overall strategy related to regulatory and legislative priorities. The individual selected for this role will be a self-starter, experienced in public policy, and committed to fulfilling the mission of CSC. This role is based in Washington, DC, and the individual will report to the Vice President, Policy and Advocacy of the Cancer Policy Institute.

Requirements

Ability to analyze policy, develop recommendations and create position statements
Ability to write clearly, persuasively and briefly according to intended audiences
Strong project management skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the policy and programmatic issues related to cancer and health policy
Demonstrated leadership, acute analytical skills, strong public speaking, confidence in communicating with a variety of public figures and partners, including strategic partnerships
Highly self-motivated and directed, with attention to detail
Support and identify opportunities for innovative partnerships with the public and private sectors, academia and government agencies to advance CSC projects and services
Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects
Demonstrated experience organizing and coordinating Hill Days and state-based advocacy efforts
Experience working with grassroots advocacy software
Proven experience working diplomatically and with discretion with diverse policy allies and coalitions
Ability to travel up to 25 percent of the time
Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and Zoom, and experience with any specific software or technology needed for the job
A minimum of 5 years of experience in public policy, public interest law or related field; 3-5 years of experience leading people

Nice To Haves

oncology experience preferred
experience representing patients, caregivers, and/or healthcare consumers preferred

Responsibilities

Work to develop and implement the policy and advocacy agenda of the Cancer Policy Institute
Serve as a public face of CSC and Cancer Policy Institute at coalition meetings, with policymakers and funders, and at other external convenings with national partners
Lead coordination and development of activities around CPI meetings and convenings (e.g. Network Partner quarterly meetings, Utilization Management roundtables)
Lead activities around Hill Days, meetings with Congressional staff, and other offerings
Lead and manage activities around grassroots communication and advocacy toolkits with Network Partners, patients, and caregivers (e.g. 340B, utilization management, patient engagement, CAR-T cell therapy)
Manage and oversee specific state-based strategies, as assigned (e.g. 340B, CAR-T cell therapy, Medicaid, telehealth, utilization management)
Effectively disseminate methodology and results of CSC projects and services with the goal of influencing state and national policy and practices
Steward and develop relationships with funders
Identify, track, and monitor emerging public policy issues in line with CSC’s strategic plan
Conduct strategic policy analysis, research issues and draft reports (both informational and instructional) for internal and external distribution
Secure and grow relationships with funders, policymakers across multiple sectors, fellow advocates, and other stakeholders
Engage and coordinate with CSC’s national partners to identify areas of common work and consensus, and to advocate collectively for positive change for people affected by cancer
Coach and mentor staff in the development of capabilities within the department, within CSC and within the support community.
Performs other duties as requested by management