General Summary

The Alzheimer's Association is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and successful scientist Director of Global Science Initiatives to provide leadership on specific domestic and international Medical and Scientific Relations Division efforts.  This key leadership position will help the Alzheimer's Association effectively communicate a deeper understanding of the Alzheimer's disease global research landscape, the Alzheimer's Association research and science programs, and the critical need for more funding to change the trajectory of the disease and care for those living with the disease today.

The Director will work directly for the Vice President of the division to advance the science agenda of the Alzheimer's Association through the operational management of an industry consortium, the Alzheimer's Association Research Roundtable (AARR), lead the Global Biomarker Standardization Consortium, manage and direct future meeting efforts and output and assist with the coordination of National Alzheimer's Plan efforts on behalf of the Medical Division. 

Interested candidates who meet the following criteria are warmly invited to apply.

Essential Job Functions

• Outstanding ability to effectively communicate complicated science and research issues to various audiences, across a global landscape, including laypersons and media in one on one and group settings ranging from 10 to 1,000 people.
• Exposure or experience with public policy efforts related to Alzheimer's disease issues, statewide or national.
• Direct experience with Alzheimer's drug development pipeline and/or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Proficient at managing complex relationships with external and internal stakeholders and assist in cultivation of collaborations for the advancement of the Association mission and science program initiatives.
• Knowledge of creating and leading external international scientific workgroups to yield targeted product outcomes, i.e. papers, conferences, etc.
• Ability to provide leadership, developmental coaching, and operational direction as appropriate to diverse staff.
  

Minimum Requirements

• PhD/MD in neuroscience related area or social and behavioral science
• Exceptional communication skills to effectively convey information across technical/scientific/non-scientific audiences inclusive of written presentations
• Ability to translate scientific findings into applied processes
• Ability to present scientific information to non-technical audiences
• Experience managing technical/professional staff
• Experience in writing/reading/analyzing scientific publications
• Ability to travel (60%) which may include international travel

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Alzheimer's Association, National Office
225 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60601

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and we appreciate your interest in the Alzheimer's Association.