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A leading patient advocacy organization is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to serve the global CML community. The role involves governance, financial management, and strategy development, requiring strong leadership and negotiation skills. Applicants should have experience in non-profit organizations and be willing to travel. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and an international working environment.
The CML Advocates Network (CMLAN) is an active international network for leaders of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) patient groups. It connects 131 patient organisations across the globe in 96 countries and aims at facilitating and supporting best practice sharing among patient advocates worldwide. The network is hosted under the Leukemia Patient Advocates Foundation (LePAF), a patient-led non-profit foundation based in Switzerland, serving as a legal platform for self-sustained patient advocacy initiatives. The network is governed by a Steering Committee comprising six CML patient advocates representing major regions of the world and the three co-founders of the network.
The CML Advocates Network is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This role offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated, strategic, and visionary individual to serve the global CML community and support those affected by this rare, chronic condition.
The CEO will be the management leader of CMLAN, reporting directly to the network chair and indirectly to the Steering Committee. Responsibilities include:
Candidates should have experience in executive leadership within non-profit organizations, strong skills in negotiation, project management, and public speaking, and a proven track record in personnel management, funding proposals, and patient advocacy. Proficiency with essential tools and familiarity with legal, lobbying, and medical conference speaking are also required. Experience with website management, patient-related content, and specific software is preferred.
Location preferably in an EU Member State, willingness to travel (~30 days/year), and flexibility to work outside standard hours are required. The position offers a dynamic international environment, full-time permanent employment with competitive NGO salary, and an initial 6-month probation period.