Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. The ASCO Association d/b/a Association for Clinical Oncology (the "Association") is a 501(c)(6) professional membership association representing a diverse network of nearly 45,000 oncology professionals. The Association, along with its affiliates the American Society of Clinical Oncology (the "Society"), Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, and QOPI Certification Program, LLC, (collectively, "ASCO") are committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality, equitable patient care.
ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, commits to quality, and values inclusion. Our culture, ASCO Works - Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance.
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Who we are looking for:
Are you passionate about making a difference in healthcare policy? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
ASCO is seeking an enthusiastic and high performing Associate Director, Congressional Affairs to join our team and lead our advocacy efforts.
If you're ready to make a difference in the global oncology community, apply today for the Associate Director, Congressional Affairs position at ASCO!
This position is hybrid with a primary location in Alexandria, VA.
Responsibilities
Serve as a registered lobbyist for ASCO, serve as point of contact for two A level congressional committees, develop and maintain strategic relationships with staff members of key congressional committees, caucuses and individual congressional offices, and communicate ASCO positions to the U.S. Congress through meetings, testimony, letters, statements, RFI responses, and other forums.
Regularly attend political events for Members of Congress from both parties, on behalf of ASCO Association PAC and speak to ASCO's advocacy priorities directly with elected officials and their senior staff. Collaborate with PAC staff on disbursement plans each cycle.
Represent ASCO in several coalitions, serving on steering and policy committees, developing strategies for coalition advocacy, reviewing legislation, drafting coalition support letters, one pagers and other written materials. Coordinate and participate in Hill meetings and coalition fly-ins.
Network and collaborate with other physician and patient advocacy organizations and other industry stakeholders to amplify ASCO's advocacy priorities on Capitol Hill. This could include drafting joint support letters, participating in joint Hill meetings, Hill briefings or other activities.
Identify and pursue opportunities to raise ASCO's visibility on Capitol Hill, position ASCO to testify before key congressional committees, diligently follow legislative activities, and analyze legislative proposals in a timely manner, often providing feedback to Hill offices about draft legislation and making policy recommendations.
Prepare substantive written and oral legislative updates for ASCO membership communications, which may include travel to State Affiliate meetings as requested, and drafting articles for weekly and biweekly newsletters.
Provide strategic leadership to the Government Relations Committee and other ASCO committees and task forces on legislative issues, political positioning, and advocacy strategies and serve as resource for ASCO leadership on legislative issues, responding to member questions and provide background information, political and policy intel and explain strategies and seek physician feedback when necessary.
Collaborate with grassroots staff to identify opportunities for outreach on legislative activities, review draft grassroots alerts and sample letters, and draft social media posts.
Serve on internal planning team for ASCO's annual legislative conference to help develop conference agenda and draft written materials, oral presentations, and legislative messaging for 150-200 ASCO members. During the conference, speak on panels around legislative messaging and lobby training and provide all-around conference support.
Arrange meetings with members of Congress and their staff for ASCO volunteers and coordinate legislative programs including briefings and receptions.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field
7+ years of legislative or lobbying experience, legislative, electoral, and, campaigns or experience working in Congress or a state legislative body
Thorough knowledge of and experience with developing legislative solutions to advance an organization's policy goals
A working understanding of legislative procedure and the ability to quickly figure out the ins and outs of an unfamiliar legislative issue
Experience communicating effectively with both Republican and Democratic elected officials and their staff
Preferred Education and Experience
Advanced degree preferable
Knowledge of issues impacting cancer care and research
Health care background
Competencies
Demonstrated analytical and research skills, including the ability to distill complex information and present it to ASCO volunteers, legislative staff and elected officials
Political astute
Excellent communication skills, including written, with ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal organization and external stakeholders
High level of energy to thrive in a fast-paced environment, self-motivation to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
Outstanding time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload, and multi-task
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
ADA/Physical Requirements
Extended periods of sitting, standing and walking.
High use of computer and other office technology equipment.
Travel
1-5 days/yr
Generous Benefits Package:
Hybrid Work Environment
Open Leave Policy
Paid Family Leave
13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year
Staff Appreciation Days
401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution
Medical/Dental/Vision
Employee Assistance Program
Fertility and Family Forming
Healthcare Concierge
Flexible Spending Account(s)
Healthcare Savings Account
Disability and Life Insurance
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
At ASCO, our goal is to foster and encourage a diversity of thought, experience, and background in our workplace. Our organization's culture is multi-dimensional, and we encourage our employees to leverage their unique perspectives and ideas.