The National Psoriasis Foundation strives to attract, hire, train and promote quality individuals who have a proven ability to perform in a professional organization. The Psoriasis Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.
It is the policy of the National Psoriasis Foundation to conduct its relations with employees and applicants without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classifications, except as permitted by law.
Chief Scientific and Medical Officer
The National Psoriasis Foundation seeks a Chief Scientific and Medical Officer to lead its mission related efforts in Science and Medical Programs. The National Psoriasis Foundation is the leading national non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and eliminating their devastating effects through research, advocacy and education.
The Chief Scientific and Medical Officer will report to the President and CEO and will serve as the primary medical and scientific representative and spokesperson for the Foundation's scientific and medical affairs, research program and other clinical activities. This would include managing all aspects of the Foundation's grant program, serving as the Foundation's primary information source for research related issues, assuring the Foundation is seen as the voice of the patient and expert on the burden of the disease, and directing the operations of the National Psoriasis Victor Henschel BioBank.
The Chief Scientific and Medical Officer works closely with the Foundation's Medical Board, Scientific Advisory Committee and other research related agencies and organizations, including the pharmaceutical/biotech companies.
As a member of the management team, the Chief Scientific and Medical Officer will provide scientific and medical guidance and collaboration on strategic, operating and business decisions to ensure they are in alignment with the Foundation's strategic plan.
Please email your information to Human Resources at hr@psoriasis.org. Although electronic responses are highly preferred, resumes will be accepted at the following address:
National Psoriasis Foundation
Attn: Director of Training & Organizational Development
6600 SW 92nd Ave., Suite 300
Portland, OR 97223
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Development Coordinator
The National Psoriasis Foundation seeks a Development Coordinator. This position supports cultivation and stewardship efforts in major gifts, professional membership and other development programs.
Duties include: maintaining detailed records in database and spreadsheets; coordinating timely and appropriate gift acknowledgments and pledge reminders; producing and analyzing queries, reports and prospect research; and providing other administrative support to fundraisers.
Requirements include Bachelor's degree with 2+ years' experience in an administrative support position. Candidates must be highly organized and possess strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, data-entry, writing, editing, interpersonal-communication, Word, and Excel skills. Nonprofit and Raiser's Edge experience is highly preferred. Position offers highly competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Please forward cover letter with salary requirement and resume to Human Resources.
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Director of Government Relations and Advocacy
The National Psoriasis Foundation seeks a Director of Government Relations and Advocacy to lead its mission-related efforts in government relations and advocacy. Founded in 1968, the National Psoriasis Foundation is the leading national non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and eliminating their devastating effects through research, advocacy and education.
The Director of Government Relations and Advocacy will report to the President and CEO and serve as a member of the management team. As a member of the management team, he/she will collaborate with other members to integrate the Foundation's advocacy efforts in all products and services.
Responsibilities will include managing all aspects of the Foundation's advocacy program, including providing staff support for the Foundation's Advocacy Committee.
This position will partner with key volunteer and staff leadership to establish priorities, strategies and tactics for the Foundation's advocacy efforts. The Director of Government Relations and Advocacy will lead efforts to advocate at the federal and state level to break down barriers to care for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of professional experience in public policy/advocacy fields and the ability to work with a diverse group of volunteers and staff. A bachelor's degree is required and a master's is preferred.
Please forward a cover letter with salary requirements and resume to:
Human Resources, National Psoriasis Foundation
6600 SW 92nd Ave, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97223
Fax 503.245.0626, Email hr@psoriasis.org
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Medical Programs Manager
The National Psoriasis Foundation seeks a full time Medical Programs Manager to direct the organization’s medical professional programs and publications.
Responsibilities include managing medical professional volunteers, promoting relationships with professional organizations, planning and organizing events and meetings, developing and managing educational and outreach activities, managing the production of the Foundation’s medical professional journal and coordinating with other departments/organizations to promote the goals of the program.
Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree with three-plus years of relevant experience in medical programs. Candidates with a post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline are preferred. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and strong project management experience desired. Experience working with volunteers a plus.
Please forward a cover letter with salary requirement and your resume to Human Resources.
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How to apply
To apply for a position with the National Psoriasis Foundation, please forward a cover letter, resume and any job specific requirements to:
National Psoriasis Foundation
Attn: Human Resources
6600 SW 92nd Ave., Suite 300
Portland, OR 97223
Fax: 503.245.0626
You may also email your information to Human Resources at hr@psoriasis.org.
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Updated March 2012