Associate Director, Cancer Center Partnerships

American Cancer Society, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

The American Cancer Society is seeking an Associate Director to connect and catalyze strategic partnerships across the cancer care continuum. This frontline leader aligns local efforts with national goals to drive coordinated, patient-centered cancer care and measure progress toward pillar metrics.

Responsibilities include cultivating partnerships with centers and hospitals, implementing pillar priorities, and influencing policy to accelerate system-wide improvements and equity in care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, nonprofit management, or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years in health care-related and/or nonprofit management with relationship development.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with NCI-designated centers, academic medical institutions, and hospitals to advance ACS priorities.
• Lead implementation of pillar priorities across cancer centers, delivering measurable outcomes.
• Integrate ACS pillars through strategic account management and patient-centered care models.
• Mobilize stakeholders and influence policy to accelerate best practices and systemic change.
• Expand access and improve quality of life by facilitating referrals and driving interventions across the care continuum.

Skills

Relationship development

Stakeholder engagement

Data interpretation

Program evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health / health administration / nonprofit management

Master’s degree

Job description

At the American Cancer Society, we’reworking to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.Our employees and 1.3 million volunteersare raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

TheAssociate Directorserves as a strategic connector and catalyst for advancing the American Cancer Society’s mission through high-impact partnerships across the cancer care continuum. This specialized role engages NCI-designated centers, integrated delivery systems, Commission on Cancer programs, Veterans Affairs facilities, safety-net hospitals, and volunteers to drive pillar metrics through collaborative relationshipswhile influencing policies and strategies. As a frontline leader, theAssociateDirectorplays a critical role in integrating pillar priorities, mobilizingpartners, and aligning local efforts with national goals to drive coordinated, patient-centered cancer care. By aligning key performance indicators with organizational priorities, the Associate Director ensures progress toward pillar metrics and improved health outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cultivate and manage strategic partnershipswith NCI-designated cancer centers, academic medical institutions, integrated delivery systems, and safety-net hospitals toadvance ACS priorities and drive system-level improvements in cancer care. 30%
• Lead implementation of pillar prioritiesacross cancer centers, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and deliveringmeasurable outcomes that improve access and equity. 20%
• Integrate ACS pillars through strategic account managementand collaborative engagement, creatingcoordinated, patient-centered care models that reduce fragmentation and enhance quality. 20%
• Mobilize stakeholders and influence policyby convening healthcare leaders, promoting evidence-based strategies, andcultivating champions to accelerate adoption of best practices and systemic change. 15%
• Expand access and improve quality of lifefor patients and families byfacilitating referrals to ACS programs, providing technical assistance, and driving implementation of evidence-based interventions across the continuum of care. 15%

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required:Bachelor’s Degreein public health, health administration, healthcare, nonprofitmanagementor equivalent
• Preferred Degree:Master’s Degree
• Years of experience:Minimum of five years of experience in health care-relatedand/or non-profitmanagement, administration, account management, with a proven background in relationship development and volunteer recruitment and mobilization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Extensive experience in cultivating relationshipswith health systems, community organizations, and volunteers to createurgencyaround cancer awareness, motivate action across the cancer continuum, and guide strategic initiatives.
• Skilled in designing outcome-based interventions, educational processes, and conducting evaluations to ensure measurable impact.
• Strong ability to representthe American Cancer Society effectively and professionally to health systems, cancer programs, administrative, agency, and community leaders, including working with disparate populations and diverse constituents.
• Ability to use healthcenterdata, chronic disease trends, and interpret cancer statistics to inform strategic decisions.
• Maintainscurrent knowledge of scientific research and best practices through continuous learning, training participation, and engagement in enterprise and regional initiatives.
• Skilled in applying knowledgeof program development, outcome-based interventions, educational processes, and evaluations.
• Demonstrates experiencewith state and community-based program planning and implementation.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 10% Travel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

NA

The starting rate is $77,500 to $82,000. The final candidate’s relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.