AdvaMed, the leading trade association representing manufacturers of medical devices and diagnostics has formed a new corporate division, AdvaMedDx to focus strictly on in vitro diagnostic technologies. We are looking for a strong leader with fantastic collaboration skills to guide this new initiative, working closely with AdvaMed's leadership and staff, and from AdvaMed's offices.

AdvaMed's members create the most cutting-edge technologies in the health care business. We are passionate about our mission to allow everyone access to the life-saving and life-enhancing benefits of medical technology. We offer a family-friendly work environment, competitive benefits and salary, and our office is conveniently located at the National Archives/Navy Memorial metro stop near Capitol Hill.

The Executive Director will work with AdvaMedDx member companies and the AdvaMed organization to develop and implement public policy strategies to advance diagnostics science, enhance patient access to diagnostic tests, support prevention and wellness initiatives, and further personalized medicine. The successful candidate will facilitate diagnostics industry collaboration with other industry associations and coalitions, patient groups, professional societies, research advocacy organizations, and health policy think tanks. The leader will establish partnerships with appropriate allied organizations in other countries to coordinate and align the policy work of the industry at the global level and have primary responsibility for working cooperatively with diagnostics and medical device industry trade associations in other countries and represent AdvaMedDx at the international level. This person will serve on the senior management team at AdvaMed and will report directly to AdvaMed's President and CEO. The Executive Director will lead the development of diagnostics industry public policy proposals and positions by implementing a public policy process and developing strategy for working with FDA, CMS, Congress, and the AdvaMedDx Board of Directors. If you have at least ten years of relevant experience and a proven ability to think strategically, build consensus, work collaboratively, and move issues forward, then we want to hear from you!

Ideal candidates will have a proven record of accomplishment in leading strategic, comprehensive, and proactive public policy initiatives. Advocacy experience at the Congressional and Administration level is critical. Experience in building alliances with third parties will be essential to success. Working knowledge of the FDA's legislative authority, regulations, and regulatory processes for diagnostic technologies and CMS's legislative authority and regulatory processes for diagnostics is required. Candidates must be able to demonstrate general knowledge and experience in the diagnostics industry and possess well-developed political savvy, diplomacy, and consensus-building skills. Candidates must also have a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree and at least ten years of relevant and expanding experience. An advanced degree in public policy, public health, law, or a related field is preferred. Experience working in a healthcare company is a plus.

Contact

Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to execdirector@advamed.org. EOE
Website

www.advamed.org

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