Senior Director, Cancer Center Partnerships

American Chemical Society•TX Home Based, TX

9d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Director plays a critical role in integrating pillar priorities, promoting ACS programs and services, leading and developing teams, and providing operational oversight for a team of specialized Associate Directors. This position drives measurable improvements in cancer outcomes by cultivating partnerships with NCI-designated Cancer Centers, Integrated Delivery Systems, Commission on Cancer-accredited programs, Veterans’ health systems, and Safety Net Hospitals. As a strategic leader, the Senior Director ensures alignment with ACS priorities, fosters collaboration, and aligns efforts with national goals to deliver coordinated, patient-centered cancer care. Success in this role is defined by the ability to build and sustain executive-level relationships, mobilize partners, and connect local efforts with national strategies to achieve measurable outcomes. This is a fully remote position, but candidates must reside in TX or LA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare, or Nonprofit Management (graduate degree preferred).
Over six years of progressive responsibility in healthcare-related management, administration, and account management.
Proven track record of building and maintaining high-level relationships with healthcare executives and key stakeholders.
Ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with health systems, payers, community organizations, and diverse populations to advance key initiatives and improve health outcomes.
Proficient in representing the organization to hospitals, health systems, community leaders, and other stakeholders to promote public health priorities.
Strong written, oral, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with senior leaders and external partners.
Demonstrated success in managing and developing high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
Skilled in operational and strategic planning, including market analysis and data-informed decision-making to support organizational objectives.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and lead teams through organizational transitions, ensuring alignment with evolving goals.
Experience in designing and implementing community-based programs that deliver measurable outcomes and support mission objectives.
Proven ability to collaborate across departments and functions, driving alignment and timely execution of initiatives.
Comfortable working within a matrixed organization, balancing regional priorities with enterprise strategies.

Nice To Haves

graduate degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and engage stakeholders across health systems –including NCI-designated Cancer Centers, Integrated Delivery Systems, Commission on Cancer-accredited programs, Veterans’ Health Systems, and Safety Net Hospitals – to strengthen collaboration and accelerate impact across the cancer care continuum. 30%
Lead and develop high-performing teams by coaching and mentoring leaders, setting clear objectives, managing performance in an inclusive, results-driven culture. 20%
Drive strategic integration of pillar priorities through strategic account management and resource alignment. 20%
Ensure operational excellence by managing budgets, allocating resources, and ensuring compliance while supporting change management and organizational priorities. 15%
Deliver cross pillar collaboration across the enterprise (ACS CAN, Development, Discovery, etc.) to engage partners, volunteers, and communities in ACS priority initiatives. 15%