Status:  Exempt, Full-time (37.50 hours per week)
Annual Salary Range:  $145,000-$160,000
Reports to:  Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Position Summary 

The Director of Public Policy and Advocacy provides strategic leadership for the Association for Molecular Pathology’s policy and advocacy initiatives, advancing regulatory and reimbursement policies that support the practice of molecular pathology and patient access to high-quality diagnostic testing. Working closely with AMP leadership, the Public Policy and Advocacy Manager, members, partners, and government relations consultants, the Director develops and executes advocacy strategies, represents the organization before federal agencies and congressional offices, and positions AMP as a trusted voice on policy issues affecting molecular diagnostics.

This role oversees the implementation of AMP’s public policy priorities, manages key external relationships and coalitions, and leads internal coordination across committees, staff, and consultants to advance the organization’s policy agenda. 

For more information on AMP, please visit:  Home - Association for Molecular Pathology

For a detailed job description and to apply, please visit:  https://www.faseb.org/careers  

Location

Currently, AMP is hybrid.  Staff come into the office two or three days per week. This position is in Rockville, Maryland, and is in walking distance to the Metro and on major bus lines.

To Apply  

Please submit a cover letter with salary expectations and resumé through FASEB’s employment site:  https://www.faseb.org/careers    The position will remain open until filled.  If an accommodation is needed to complete the application process, please contact FASEB’s Human Resources Department at resumes@faseb.org

FASEB is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS REQUIRED (in addition to those needed to accomplish Responsibilities):

• Ability to successfully train, motivate, and develop direct reports
• Excellent collaboration skills, juggling projects with staff, members, and consultants
• Ability to prioritize and direct multiple complex projects independently while meeting due dates
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, including excellent time management and decision-making ability; able to appropriately prioritize projects and tasks
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills 
• Excellent strategic and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally; and, maintain a professional demeanor when under pressure
• Ability to quickly change priorities and adapt to rapid change in the environment internal and external to AMP
• Excellent English communication skills
• Excellent MS Office skills (Windows platform)