Associate Director, Patient Engagement, FasterCures
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Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
About the Milken Institute
The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.
The Milken Institute's events and programmatic activities involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500+ participants from around the world, featuring more than 900+ speakers throughout 200+ sessions over the course of the event.
About FasterCures
FasterCures is part of the Milken Institute, a global non-profit organization. Today, there are approximately 10,000 known diseases affecting our world; we have treatments for about 500 of them. The current system to discover and develop those treatments is complex, siloed, imperfect, and not aligned with the needs and wants of patients. Much of the inefficiency is entrenched. At FasterCures, we envision a system that is run effectively and driven by patient needs. We envision a system where the potential of transformative science is fully realized through the right incentives, bringing better and faster treatments to the people who need them.
We define and map current and emerging barriers that slow medical treatments, finding the areas of challenge, and proposing more patient-serving solutions. We address the following types of barriers to an optimal biomedical system: policy barriers, market disincentives, and areas where lack of leadership slows progress. Finally, because we know we cannot do this alone, we engage and catalyze our network to take on these important challenges.
About the Position
The Associate Director supports the mission of FasterCures by executing projects that seek to address barriers and develop solutions to catalyze the biomedical research system. This position requires excellent skills in project management, research and writing, and stakeholder engagement. This role requires the applicant to possess expertise and knowledge in a biomedical research and development topic of programmatic interest to FasterCures (topics in which we are seeking expertise include patient engagement in biomedical R&D activities, CMS and payer access and coverage activities, and/or the role of patient organizations in R&D activities)
The Associate Director must have relevant content expertise acquired through past work experience and a demonstrated ability to develop a project plan and execute against it in a high-quality manner. Successful candidates will also need to possess excellent skills in both research, writing, and the synthesis of large amounts of complex information. This role requires proactivity, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
We're looking for professionals who are:
Experience & Training
Working Conditions & Travel Requirements
This position will work in a professional office environment on a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to the Washington, DC, office location (Tuesday - Thursday), with the remaining two (2) days working remotely. Please understand, this schedule is subject to change at the Institute's sole discretion.
This person will also be required to travel occasionally to other offices and/or venues to assist with events as needed, requiring occasional work outside of traditional hours. International along with domestic travel is possible. Additionally, this position requires interacting virtually on a regular basis with Milken Institute staff based in other locations in the United States and around the world.
Note
The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are not sponsoring visas at this time, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
Please submit resume and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume and cover letter will be rejected. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
Our Culture
The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.
Benefits
The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank headquartered in Santa Monica, with offices in Washington, DC, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.
The Milken Institute's events and programmatic activities involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500+ participants from around the world, featuring more than 900+ speakers throughout 200+ sessions over the course of the event.
About FasterCures
FasterCures is part of the Milken Institute, a global non-profit organization. Today, there are approximately 10,000 known diseases affecting our world; we have treatments for about 500 of them. The current system to discover and develop those treatments is complex, siloed, imperfect, and not aligned with the needs and wants of patients. Much of the inefficiency is entrenched. At FasterCures, we envision a system that is run effectively and driven by patient needs. We envision a system where the potential of transformative science is fully realized through the right incentives, bringing better and faster treatments to the people who need them.
We define and map current and emerging barriers that slow medical treatments, finding the areas of challenge, and proposing more patient-serving solutions. We address the following types of barriers to an optimal biomedical system: policy barriers, market disincentives, and areas where lack of leadership slows progress. Finally, because we know we cannot do this alone, we engage and catalyze our network to take on these important challenges.
About the Position
The Associate Director supports the mission of FasterCures by executing projects that seek to address barriers and develop solutions to catalyze the biomedical research system. This position requires excellent skills in project management, research and writing, and stakeholder engagement. This role requires the applicant to possess expertise and knowledge in a biomedical research and development topic of programmatic interest to FasterCures (topics in which we are seeking expertise include patient engagement in biomedical R&D activities, CMS and payer access and coverage activities, and/or the role of patient organizations in R&D activities)
The Associate Director must have relevant content expertise acquired through past work experience and a demonstrated ability to develop a project plan and execute against it in a high-quality manner. Successful candidates will also need to possess excellent skills in both research, writing, and the synthesis of large amounts of complex information. This role requires proactivity, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Oversee a minimum of two projects, including developing content and finalizing deliverables, as well as managing internal and external relationships
- Develop project work plans and manage the day-to-day production and delivery of work according to those plans.
- Identify important trends and stakeholder needs related to area of expertise independently and bring that expertise to bear throughout project workflow (e.g., planning, outputs)
- Manage up and down within the organization to keep a project moving forward.
- Research and write for internal and external audiences - including white papers, blog posts, research summaries, grant applications/reports, promotional materials, etc.
- Oversee event production for both small workshops & large-scale conferences, including suggesting speakers & topics, writing summaries, etc.
- Manage Associate & Intern staff on projects and for professional development.
- Duties as assigned.
Qualifications
We're looking for professionals who are:
- Excellent writers, analytical, creative, and rigorous thinkers: Detail-oriented and flexible problem solver. Can synthesize diverse streams of information and switch comfortably between academic and real-world thinking. Strong writer and communicator with ability to clearly convey key themes and ideas to a variety of audiences.
- Content experts: Aware of relevant issues impacting biomedical research and development. Can utilize existing expertise, while also growing knowledge base, to contribute to FasterCures thought leadership activities. Areas in which we are seeking expertise include patient engagement in biomedical R&D activities, CMS and payer access and coverage activities, and/or the role of patient organizations in R&D activities)
- Roll-up-your-sleeves mindset: Flexible, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity. Comfortable with proposing an approach upfront while constantly refining along the way.
- Team players: Collaborate well with multidisciplinary teams, comfortably taking leadership when necessary as well as following directions.
Experience & Training
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree a plus
- 6-10 years successful experience in health and medical research related field that include research and analysis, report and white-paper writing, project management, and stakeholder engagement
- Demonstrated skill set in developing and executing project work plans
- Ability to engage and build relationships with external audiences and stakeholders
- Excellent project and time management, problem-solving, organization, and communication skills
- Self-starter with strong willingness to take initiative, make executive decisions, and accept constructive feedback
- Comfortable with public speaking, either in small meeting setting or for large audiences
- Quick learner & user of multiple technology platforms (Salesforce, Teams)
- Availability for overnight travel approximately 3-5 times per year
Working Conditions & Travel Requirements
This position will work in a professional office environment on a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to the Washington, DC, office location (Tuesday - Thursday), with the remaining two (2) days working remotely. Please understand, this schedule is subject to change at the Institute's sole discretion.
This person will also be required to travel occasionally to other offices and/or venues to assist with events as needed, requiring occasional work outside of traditional hours. International along with domestic travel is possible. Additionally, this position requires interacting virtually on a regular basis with Milken Institute staff based in other locations in the United States and around the world.
Note
The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are not sponsoring visas at this time, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
Please submit resume and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume and cover letter will be rejected. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
Our Culture
The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan - 403b (5% match)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Personal, Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
- Fertility Support
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
- Pet Insurance Discount
- Training & Development:
- LinkedIn Learning - over 15,000 self-guided classes offered
- Annual Mentor Program
- Wellness Resources:
- Employee Assistance Program
- CALM app membership