Program Director

**Reports To:** Executive Director **FLSA Status:** Exempt, Full\-Time **To Apply** Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter describing their interest in and qualifications for this role to info@headandneck.org. We appreciate your interest and regret that we are unable to reply to every applicant; if your qualifications are a strong match, we will follow up to schedule an interview. **Location:** Remote (U.S.\-based; East coast hours); occasional travel required for conferences, partner meetings, and the annual Survivorship Symposium **Direct Reports:** No direct reports currently; may include program coordinators, interns, and/or contract staff, as assigned, in the future **About the Alliance** The Head and Neck Cancer Alliance ("the Alliance") is a national nonprofit organization that provides hope and support to individuals affected by head and neck cancer; raises awareness about prevention and early detection; and advocates for improved patient outcomes. Core programs include Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Program, the annual Survivorship Symposium conference, the Ambassador Program, educational webinars, and patient and caregiver support services (including the financial assistance program, peer\-to\-peer mentoring, and online support communities). **Position Summary** The Program Director is a key member of the Alliance's leadership team, responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of the Alliance's programs. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Director ensures that the Alliance's programs advance the organization's mission, meet stated goals and outcomes, and reflect current best practices in patient support, awareness, survivorship care, and education. This role also serves as a visible external representative of the Alliance to partners, funders, healthcare professionals, and the broader head and neck cancer community. **Key Responsibilities** **Program Management \& Strategy** * Develop, implement, and evaluate the Alliance's core programs to ensure they advance the organization's mission and meet defined objectives and outcomes. Partner with a board liaison from the medical community to remain informed about head and neck cancer and emerging research and trends. * Direct the annual Survivorship Symposium (patient conference) in partnership with clinical and academic collaborators, overseeing content development, speaker recruitment, logistics (in\-person and virtual formats), site selection, and post\-event evaluation. Oversee scope of work, hiring, and supervision of external event planner. * Lead the Alliance's educational programming, including leading the Program Committee and scheduling regular meetings, identifying expert speakers and survivors, scheduling and planning webinars with assistance of external AV consultant, collaborating with marketing manager to drive outreach and registration. * Manage the Ambassador Program, a group of 80\+ survivor