Associate Director, Cancer Center Partnerships

Associate Director – Cancer Care Partnerships This position is remote; however, applicants are required to reside within the state of Tennessee. Preference will be given to candidates located in the Nashville/Middle Tennessee area. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 30% Lead implementation of pillar priorities across cancer centers, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and delivering measurable outcomes that improve access and equity. 20% Integrate ACS pillars through strategic account management and collaborative engagement, creating coordinated, patient-centered care models that reduce fragmentation and enhance quality. 20% Mobilize stakeholders and influence policy by convening healthcare leaders, promoting evidence-based strategies, and cultivating champions to accelerate adoption of best practices and systemic change. 15% Expand access and improve quality of life for patients and families by facilitating referrals to ACS programs, providing technical assistance, and driving implementation of evidence-based interventions across the continuum of care. 15% Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with NCI-designated cancer centers, academic medical institutions, integrated delivery systems and safety-net hospitals to advance ACS priorities and drive system-level improvements in cancer care. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree in public health, health administration, healthcare, nonprofit management or equivalent. Preferred Degree: Master’s Degree. Years of Experience: Minimum of five years in healthcare-related or nonprofit management, administration, account management, with a proven background in relationship development, volunteer recruitment and mobilization. Extensive experience cultivating relationships with health systems, community organizations and volunteers to generate urgency around cancer awareness and guide strategic initiatives. Strong ability to design outcome-based interventions, educational processes and conduct evaluations to ensure measurable impact. Experienced in representing the American Cancer Society professionally to health systems, cancer programs, administrative agencies and community leaders, working with diverse populations. Ability to use health center data, chronic disease trends and cancer statistics to inform strategic decisions. Comprehensive knowledge of health care markets, insurance structures, managed care systems, primary care infrastructures and government policies including Medicaid, Medicare and oncology payment models. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Travel, including evening and weekend work, is required. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The starting rate is $71,600 to $80,000, adjusted based on experience, skills, specialty and education. ACS provides paid time off, medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs and professional development programs. The final offer will be based on a review of relevant experience and skills. We are a proud equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr