[Hiring] Director of Clinical Practice and Resources @American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

Role Description

The Director of Clinical Practice and Resources leads the strategy and operational execution of clinical initiatives that support evidence-based practice and improve patient outcomes. This role is a clinical translation position: the person who fills it must be familiar with clinical evidence and understand how it applies in real care settings. This role is responsible for developing and advancing a clinical practice resources strategy and providing the strategic and operational oversight of a portfolio of programs that translate scientific evidence into practical tools for clinicians. The Director will oversee staff responsible for managing clinical practice guideline workflows and will lead the development of practice resources such as quality measures, decision-support tools, consensus and endpoint documents, care pathways, and implementation tools. The Director will also support the activities of member committees. Working in close partnership with the VP of Publications and Practice Resources, the Director will contribute to the VP's broader clinical market strategy work, bringing a clinical practitioner's perspective to inform what AASLD should be building and how its resources are positioned in the clinical landscape.

Key projects include:

• Practice guidelines and expert practice opinions that are evidence-based, clinically relevant, and designed to support real-world practice
• The translation of clinical recommendations into practical tools, education opportunities, and implementation-ready digital resources
• The development of consensus and endpoint documents
• The development of learning health networks focused on quality improvement

Reporting to the Vice President, Publications and Practice Resources, the Director collaborates closely with clinical leaders, committees, cross-functional teams, and external partners to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of clinical resources aligned with organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of six years of relevant experience in clinical practice, clinical program development, healthcare quality, or medical education
• Minimum of two years of staff management experience
• Demonstrated experience leading complex clinical initiatives or programs
• Clinical background is required; candidates must demonstrate substantive experience in a clinical practice environment, whether through clinical training and licensure (RN, NP, PA, or equivalent), scientific or laboratory research experience, or a career that has included direct work in hospital systems, specialty practice, or clinical care coordination
• Commercial awareness of how clinical tools and programs contribute to organizational revenue, member retention, and financial sustainability
• Proven leadership experience managing staff and cross-functional teams
• Mission-driven and team-oriented with experience working alongside volunteer leaders within a medical specialty society or comparable clinical governance environment
• Knowledge of key programmatic, operational, and financial issues and priorities
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and internet skills

Requirements

• Excellent program and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously; strong operational planning skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with an ability to design scalable solutions
• Ability to anticipate future consequences and trends; make decisions congruent with the association's strategic direction, mission and goals; and develop new approaches to solve problems or improve processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, volunteers, and staff at all levels
• Commitment to keeping stakeholders informed and executing follow-up as needed
• Ability to lead committee meetings and support volunteer leaders in staying on time and task
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Ability to work under deadline pressure
• Ability to determine priorities, develop plans to assure the achievement of objectives, and allocate time and resources effectively
• Skilled in setting clear performance objectives and directions, delegating appropriately, and providing clear, behaviorally specific performance feedback, effective coaching, and development opportunities
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence with the ability to build and engage in collaborative relationships
• Comfort working with technology platforms, data, and reporting tools
• Ability to translate clinical evidence into practical tools and programs
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, including generous PTO

How to Apply

If you believe you meet the requirements, please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing samples to the Submit button.

Salary: $113,000 – $145,000

Additional inquiries and questions can be emailed to Beth Cessna at [email protected] or contact 202-232-1765.