Nursing & Allied Health Program Manager

Description

Job Summary:

The Nursing and Allied Health Program Manager serves as a clinical bridge across the IASLC's three pillars - Science, Education, and Community - helping to translate complex oncology and lung cancer science into accessible, accurate, and engaging content, programs, and member experiences.  This position will focus on amplifying the contributions that nurses and allied health professionals make to multidisciplinary cancer care teams around the world. This role collaborates cross-functionally to support membership growth, medical education initiatives, volunteer engagement, and multidisciplinary community-building efforts that advance IASLC's mission and global reach.

This is a full-time, nonsupervisory, exempt position reporting to the Chief Marketing and Membership Officer (CMMO). The position is based in IASLC's downtown Denver, Colorado office and follows a hybrid work schedule. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Functions:

• Provide clinical insight and strategic recommendations to ensure that the IASLC's programs, medical education offerings, events, and engagement initiatives reflect the evolving needs and perspectives of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals involved in lung cancer care.
• Serve as the primary staff liaison for assigned clinical and multidisciplinary committees, working groups, and volunteer communities, including the Nursing and Allied Health Professionals (NAHP) Committee and the Survivorship Committee, to support strategic initiatives, engagement, and organizational priorities.
• Build relationships with nursing and allied health leaders, volunteers, faculty, and partner organizations to increase awareness, engagement, and participation in IASLC initiatives.
• Serve as a clinical subject matter resource to internal staff departments.
• Collaborate with the Science and Education team to identify learning needs of healthcare professionals, and to develop and promote clinically relevant medical education content, resources, and initiatives.
• Review educational content designed to support accredited nursing education. 
• Partner with Marketing & Communications to translate complex scientific and clinical information into clear, engaging, and audience-appropriate communications while preserving scientific accuracy and integrity.
• Support membership acquisition, engagement, retention, and growth strategies focused on nurses, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals, and other multidisciplinary healthcare audiences.
• Evaluate IASLC programs, educational offerings, events, and engagement initiatives through a clinical lens and provide recommendations to strengthen relevance, value, and participation among multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Identify opportunities to increase participation in IASLC membership, volunteer programs, committees, educational offerings, and events.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and volunteer leaders to identify opportunities for greater multidisciplinary representation and engagement across IASLC conferences, educational programs, committees, working groups, and member communities.
• Advise on the development of new programs, resources, and engagement opportunities that support the evolving needs of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals involved in lung cancer care.
• Monitor emerging trends, professional needs, and engagement opportunities within nursing, allied health, and broader clinical communities and provide recommendations to IASLC leadership.
• Support cross-functional organizational initiatives and strategic priorities by providing clinical insight, audience perspective, and engagement recommendations.
• Periodic domestic and international travel is required to support conferences, committee meetings, and other organizational initiatives (5%).

Requirements

CURRENT RESUME/CV AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION.

Minimum Qualifications:

Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), other licensed nurse or healthcare professional required.

Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible nursing experience in oncology, healthcare, professional associations, medical education, membership engagement, program management, or a related field.

Oncology, thoracic oncology, pulmonary, or related clinical experience.

Passion for advancing lung cancer care, medical education, and global multidisciplinary collaboration.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex scientific and clinical information into audience-appropriate content and messaging.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Strong relationship-building, organizational, and project management skills.

Must be eligible to work in U.S. without sponsorship (U.S. citizen or permanent resident).

Periodic domestic or international travel in support of IASLC programs may be required (up to 5%).

Preferred Qualifications:  

7-10 years of relevant oncology or nursing experience, including program management or medical education.

Experience working within healthcare associations, membership-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, or healthcare-related environments preferred.

Knowledge of oncology, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and healthcare professional engagement strategies.

Experience collaborating across internal departments or complex constituencies to support engagement and growth initiatives.

Multilingual literacy/fluency and/or international work or volunteer experience 

Experience supporting educational programs, conferences, webinars, volunteer engagement, or member community initiatives.

Familiarity with CRM and/or Association Management Systems (AMS), such as Fonteva or similar platforms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

Demonstrates a professional, positive demeanor when interacting with members, employees, and other stakeholders.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. 

Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Excellent critical and analytical thinking skills.

Ability to develop effective partnerships with IASLC staff and members, external consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders. 

Multicultural awareness and sensitivity with ability to work effectively in cross-cultural contexts.

Actively support and demonstrate IASLC core values.

Physical Demands:

Ability to sit at computer workstation for extended periods.

Ability to lift/move 25-40 pounds on an occasional basis.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

Work Environment:

Open office environment with computer workstations.

Frequent phone and computer use.

Moderate noise level.

Hybrid work schedule at Denver, Colorado headquarters.  Remote options may be considered for highly qualified candidates.

Benefits:  

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, long- and short-term disability, EAP, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick time,12 paid holidays, professional development.

Compensation:  $90,000-$95,000 annually, depending on related education and experience.

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 any lawfully protected status.

Salary : $90,000 - $95,000