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The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) is the premier global and multidisciplinary  membership association for medical professionals and researchers, who are committed to the mission of conquering lung and thoracic cancers worldwide in the 21^st century. We are looking for an energetic, innovative Associate Director, Conferences to oversee logistics for all domestic and international conferences hosted by the IASLC and provide world-class meeting opportunities for our global, multidisciplinary membership.

This exempt, supervisory position leads the Conferences department and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. This position works a hybrid schedule out of our Denver office.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the planning, logistics, budgeting, contracting, execution, evaluation, and expense reconciliation for all IASLC meetings and conferences, ranging from workshops with fewer than 100 attendees to the annual World Conference on Lung Cancer, which hosts over 7,000 attendees.
• Develop, manage, and execute a comprehensive strategy for all IASLC in-person and virtual conferences and meetings.
• Manage, supervise, and mentor the Conference team.
• Steward relationships with service and solution providers, maximizing performance and return on investment through effective contract management and delivery of work.
• Work closely with teams responsible for communications, marketing, membership, corporate development, and sponsorship to ensure coordinated meeting logistics and staff responsibilities.
• Oversee and refine the site selection process for IASLC conferences and events.
• Develop, review, and recommend strategies, budgets, and contracts to ensure the best value for the IASLC and compliance with financial needs and industry best practices.
• Actively participate in cross-functional planning teams for large-scale events, setting timelines, goals, and project plans.
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture between the Marketing & Communication team and other departments and promote a philosophy of internal customer service.
• Efficiently manage the marketing budget and allocate resources effectively across all activities.

What makes the IASLC the place for you?

• A meaningful mission.Your work will support global efforts to find effective treatments for lung cancer, one of the most prevalent and deadly forms of cancer worldwide.
• Opportunity to work with leading physicians and researchers.You will meet and promote the activities of the world’s brightest minds in the field of thoracic oncology and exciting new scientific advancements.
• A positive work culture.Our people make the IASLC a special place to work. We are committed to living out our company values daily at all levels.
• Belong to a collaborative team.Our small team creates a lot of magic through our collaborative approach to work. Your work will provide many opportunities to work cross-functionally across the organization.
• Great employee benefits. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits. We also offer a generous 401(k) match, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and other perks.  In addition, some positions will have opportunities to travel domestically and internationally.
• $100,000-105,000 annually, depending on applicable work experience and education.
• Hybrid work schedule. Employees are based in our Denver office and are allowed to work remotely 2-3 days per week.
  
  

We believe the best solutions come from diverse teams.  We strive to have an environment where everyone has an opportunity to be successful regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other lawfully protected status.

A successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A deep commitment to the mission of IASLC and compassion for those living or at-risk for lung cancer
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Certified meeting Professional (CMP) certification or similar credential required
• At least 7 years direct experience in professional conference planning and management and large meetings with attendance of 3,000 or more
• Previous experience in planning international and/or medical or scientific education meetings
• Proven ability to build productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills and proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Previous direct supervisory experience and budget management.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with various internal teams.
• Strong multicultural awareness and sensitivity with ability to build cross-cultural consensus.
• Multilingual literacy/fluency and/or international experience a plus.
• Previous work experience in a professional membership association very helpful.

CURRENT RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION.

About International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer

The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) is the only global organization dedicated to studying lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies. Founded in 1974, the association's membership includes more than 11,000 lung cancer specialists across all disciplines in over 100 countries, forming a global network working together to conquer lung and thoracic cancers worldwide. The association also publishes the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, the primary educational and informational publication for topics relevant to preventing, detecting,diagnosing, and treating all thoracic malignancies, as well as the JTO Clinical and Research Reports. Visit www.iaslc.org for more information.

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