Director, Continuing Medical Education

Director Of Continuing Medical Education

The Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME) at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) leads the strategic direction, accreditation compliance, and operational execution of oncology-focused CME activities. This role ensures that AACR's CME offerings translate cutting-edge cancer research into clinical practice, and deliver high-quality, impactful oncology education that supports the organization's mission to improve patient care through lifelong learning for healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain understanding of AACR's priorities for education.

Lead needs assessments and gap analyses to inform program design and measure educational outcomes.

Coordinate landscape analyses and monitor trends in oncology, adult learning, and CME regulations to ensure innovation and relevance in AACR's educational offerings.

Identify funding opportunities from commercial supporters (pharmaceutical and medical device industries) and other supporters of CME that align with AACR's education priorities.

Identify and maintain relationships with key personnel within pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

Identify and maintain relationships with collaborators including medical education companies and other providers of medical education.

With AACR's Foundation and other internal teams, conceptualize a funding strategy for CME programs.

Direct all phases of the education grant development process and submission of grant proposals to potential funding organizations; including development of LORs, budgets, and entry of all relevant information into grant portals.

Ensure that grants funded programs meet compliance and reporting standards, and that reports and reconciliations are completed and submitted to funders according to their deadlines.

Oversee the CME accreditation process, including documentation, reporting, and reaccreditation.

Ensure full compliance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) criteria and standards for integrity and independence in CME.

Serve as the primary liaison to ACCME and represent AACR in national CME and oncology education forums.

Develop and maintain internal Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs), process maps, and project management plans.

Supervise CME staff and manage budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships.

Perform any other duties requested by the VP of Education.

Qualifications

Master's degree in education, public health, healthcare administration, or related field; oncology or biomedical background preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in CME, with at least 3 years in a leadership or accreditation role.

Certified Continuing Medical Education Professional (CCMEP)

Strong knowledge of CME, including identification of gaps and needs, Moore's levels of outcome assessment, and different teaching modalities.

Deep understanding of ACCME standards and oncology-specific educational needs.

Familiarity with the pharmaceutical industry and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain contacts

Knowledge of CME requirements in countries outside the U.S.

Understanding of the grant submission process.

Demonstrated success in securing funding for a variety of CME programs.

Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Ability to travel.

Preferred Certifications : Oncology-related credentials or experience in cancer research or clinical oncology

Project Management Professional (PMP)