Description

Position Summary
The Chief Science Officer (CSO) manages AAPS’ organization-wide portfolio, including all scientific content developed in-person, online, and through publications. The CSO develops and fosters a strategic view of AAPS’ scientific direction, positioning, and reputation. The CSO represents AAPS in external scientific, policy, and business engagements. The CSO assists in identifying and developing partnerships that expand AAPS’ scientific, business, and mission-driven portfolio. The CSO oversees and analyzes the performance of AAPS’ scientific content through various data sources, and guides all of AAPS’ science-focused committees. The CSO works closely with AAPS staff Science Team and AAPS’ volunteers, advising leadership, including the Scientific Advisory Committee and the Board of Directors, on key developments impacting the association’s business and strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Collaborates with the Senior Management Team to develop strategic and business plans and to implement projects and programs in support of those plans.
• Strategically directs the following committees: Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and its subcommittees and task forces, especially the Foresight Subcommittee and Regulatory Review Subcommittee; all Scientific Programming Committees; all Abstract Screening Committees; all Scientific Programming Advisory Committees.
• Supports the Journal Editors Committee and Editorial Content Committee and manages the scientific strategy dialog with publishing partners.
• Supports relations with key partners and VIPs.
• Leads the development of the scientific reporting structure and scientific architecture in new symposia system.
• Develops and executes the assessment of all AAPS scientific content presented online, in-person, and in publication.
• Responsible for AAPS’ Executive Track programming.
• Secures high-level speakers for plenary programs and Designer Track.
• Reports quarterly to the Board of Directors on AAPS’ scientific portfolio.
• Assists the Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) in identifying new exhibiting/sponsorship partners and developing revenue-generating or other strategically important relationships.
• Participates in identifying potential organization-level partners and supports the development of agreements with these partners.
• Travel to AAPS events and competing events.  

Requirements

Qualifications

• This is a strategic leadership position that requires significant experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology drug development arena
• Wide field view and understanding of the drug development process from R&D to licensure and beyond required
• Understanding of the business context and type of players in the pharma environment, including global supply chain complexities, is helpful
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as demonstrated in oral and written contribution history across a wide range of outlets
• Strategic, organizational thinking required

Education and/or Experience 

• Ph.D., Pharm.D., or M.D. with significant experience in pharmaceutical science, biotechnology, or allied disciplines. Peer-reviewed publication experience a must
• Significant experience in a volunteer-driven leadership environment essential
• Demonstrated experience with positions that require leadership through influence
• Diverse experience in background in industry, academia, and regulatory highly desirable

This position is fully remote.

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