About NBTS:
National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) unrelentingly invests in, mobilizes and unites our community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and their care partners. NBTS is a leading policy advocacy and research organization as well as a convener of brain tumor research leaders including industry, regulators, funders, clinician researchers and patient advocates. We also provide resources and personalized support to patients and families, and we bring all members of the brain tumor community together each year through our walks, races, community events and Gray Nation Endurance programs. Through collaborative leadership with partners, our results include paradigm shifting research discoveries, improved public policy related to brain tumor research and health care increased federal funding for brain tumor research, innovative new clinical trials, opportunities for entrepreneurship and venture philanthropy to benefit brain tumor research, and empowering collaborative advocacy that results in reforms and advances to health care and the development of treatments.
While we have seen significant progress in terms of scientific understanding of brain tumor biology, we are unsatisfied with the status quo of today’s treatment options. NBTS is committed to investment in new ideas and research poised to incent the development and realization of treatments that dramatically increase survival and quality of life for patients.
Position Summary:
The Director, Board Relations and Special Projects provides executive-level support to the President and Chief Executive Officer as well as serving as a liaison to the Board of Directors. This role will further NBTS’ strategic and governance goals by coordinating the project management, communication, scheduling and organization required for maximum effectiveness by the NBTS Board of Directors and other related Boards.
The ideal individual will have the ability to balance multiple priorities, and exercise good judgment and professionalism in a variety of situations. The individual must have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and work under pressure to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
Supervision Exercised: None
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This is a representative list of the general duties the position may be asked to perform and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Board of Directors Program Management:
Board Communications and Stewardship:
Office of the CEO Special Projects:
Education & Experience:
Required Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities:
Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
NBTS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
About NBTS:
National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) unrelentingly invests in, mobilizes and unites our community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and their care partners. NBTS is a leading policy advocacy and research organization as well as a convener of brain tumor research leaders including industry, regulators, funders, clinician researchers and patient advocates. We also provide resources and personalized support to patients and families, and we bring all members of the brain tumor community together each year through our walks, races, community events and Gray Nation Endurance programs. Through collaborative leadership with partners, our results include paradigm shifting research discoveries, improved public policy related to brain tumor research and health care increased federal funding for brain tumor research, innovative new clinical trials, opportunities for entrepreneurship and venture…
To apply for this role, please email a resume and cover letter to careers@braintumor.org.
To apply for this role, please email a resume and cover letter to careers@braintumor.org.