Associate Director, Cancer Center Partnerships

American Cancer Society

. Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with NCI-designated cancer centers, academic medical institutions, integrated delivery systems, and safety-net hospitals .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $72,500 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic partnership management, program development, and implementation of evidence-based interventions to improve health outcomes. Skilled in cultivating relationships with diverse stakeholders and utilizing health data to inform decision-making and policy influence.

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Strategic Partnership ManagementProgram DevelopmentOutcome-Based InterventionsRelationship DevelopmentHealth Care Market Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Program DevelopmentOutcome-Based InterventionsEducational ProcessesEvaluationsData InterpretationChronic Disease TrendsCancer StatisticsHealth Center Data

Soft Skills

Relationship DevelopmentVolunteer RecruitmentStakeholder MobilizationProfessional RepresentationCultural Competence

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Public HealthBachelor's Degree in Health AdministrationBachelor's Degree in HealthcareBachelor's Degree in Nonprofit Management

Industry Keywords

NCI-Designated Cancer CentersIntegrated Delivery SystemsSafety-Net HospitalsManaged Care SystemsMedicaidMedicareOncology Payment ModelsCommunity-Based Program Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with NCI-designated cancer centers, academic medical institutions, integrated delivery systems, and safety-net hospitals
Lead implementation of pillar priorities across cancer centers and deliver measurable outcomes improving access and equity
Integrate ACS pillars through strategic account management and collaborative engagement
Create coordinated, patient-centered care models that reduce fragmentation and enhance quality
Mobilize stakeholders and influence policy by convening healthcare leaders and promoting evidence-based strategies
Cultivate champions to accelerate adoption of best practices and systemic change
Facilitate referrals to ACS programs and provide technical assistance
Drive implementation of evidence-based interventions across the continuum of care
Align key performance indicators with organizational priorities to advance pillar metrics and improve health outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in public health, health administration, healthcare, nonprofit management or equivalent
Minimum of five years of experience in health care-related and/or non-profit management, administration, account management
Proven background in relationship development and volunteer recruitment and mobilization
Extensive experience cultivating relationships with health systems, community organizations, and volunteers
Skilled in designing outcome-based interventions, educational processes, and conducting evaluations
Ability to represent the American Cancer Society effectively and professionally to health systems, cancer programs, administrative, agency, and community leaders
Ability to work with disparate populations and diverse constituents
Ability to use health center data, chronic disease trends, and interpret cancer statistics
Current knowledge of scientific research and best practices through continuous learning, training participation, and engagement in enterprise and regional initiatives
Experience with program development, outcome-based interventions, educational processes, and evaluations
Experience with state and community-based program planning and implementation
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, including evening and weekend work, required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off policy
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Professional development programs