Science and Medical Director

The Lymphatic Education & Research Network is a 501(c)3 nonprofit registered in New York State. Its mission is to fight lymphatic diseases through education, research & advocacy. These include lymphedema, lipedema, and lymphatic anomalies. Up to 10 million Americans live with the incurable disease of lymphedema, including up to 30% of breast cancer survivors. An estimated 250 million people worldwide live with lymphedema. Up to 17 million women in the U.S. live with lipedema, and countless children are born with lymphatic malformation and anomalies.

LE&RN is a global leader in this field and seeks a Science and Medical Director to lead strategies focused on the organization’s mission and commitment to improving patient outcomes. This includes coordinating with LE&RN Centers of Excellence, collaborating with the medical research community, and working with our Scientific Medical Advisory Council to forge an agenda and direction for further medical and research initiatives. The Director is someone steeped in lymphatic research and treatment protocols. The Director will interact with the medical, research, and patient community as LE&RN’s primary point of contact.

The Science and Medical Director will also oversee the LE&RN Global Patient Registry, working with committee members to determine protocols and mining collected data. This would include ensuring that the internal and external resources required for success are in place and fully utilized.

The appropriate candidate will be required to represent LE&RN on the Trans-NIH Coordinating Committee, NIH meetings, and other governmental projects and meetings that further lymphatic research agendas.

The Science and Medical Director will lead the writing of various documents and reports and collaborate with experts in the field to ensure that all information is fully vetted for accuracy and timeliness. The Director will also work with the editor of LE&RN’s journal and oversee LE&RN’s updates, which are published in each edition.

The Science and Medical Director reports to the CEO and collaborates with the Deputy Director, Communications Director, Media Director, and Design Director in a team effort to produce results. The position seeks a trailblazer with original ideas and a passion for our mission. A qualified candidate must have a history of success working with the research and medical community. The position is remote and does not require living in any designated location in the United States. Weekly video conferencing meetings with the leadership team and daily contact with staff as needed.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

This is an exciting opportunity to serve on the senior leadership team in a field set for exponential growth. The winning candidate will be committed to showing results.

Primary responsibilities include:

• • Cultivate relationships with the research and medical community
  • Oversee grants to researchers
  • Coordinate young researchers’ Travel and Poster awards for conferences
  • Mine research and program potential with LE&RN’s global Centers of Excellence
  • Assist with grant writing
  • Represent LE&RN with various governmental agencies
  • Oversee the Global Patient Registry
  • Develop a strategy to further lymphatic research relevant to LE&RN’s mission
  • Update and collaborate on reports and publications as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to write actionable, informative, and accurate content.
2. Ability to work independently and as a team member, handle multiple projects, work well under pressure, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and produce quality results on schedule.
3. Ability to think creatively and brainstorm ideas.
4. Demonstrated competency in all areas of science and research as required.
5. Strong planning and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate the medical research community.
6. Competency with research systems or software products used in medical and scientific research.
7. Experience working with a medical non-profit organization is a plus.
8. Beyond remedial knowledge within the lymphatic disease community is also a plus.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Lymphatic Education & Research Network (LE&RN) does not unlawfully discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on one’s actual or perceived race; color; religion; sex/gender (including gender identity); creed; sexual orientation; marital status; pregnancy; ethnicity; national origin; ancestry; age; disability; alienage/citizenship status; arrest or conviction record (consistent with the provisions of New York State’s Corrections Law); partnership status; familial status; military service; status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sex offenses; veteran status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment decisions at LE&RN are made non-discriminatory and based on qualifications, abilities, and merit. LE&RN also prohibits and will not tolerate any form of retaliation or reprisal against any employee who reasonably and in good faith complains of discrimination or harassment or provides information in connection with any such complaint.