Chief Medical Officer

America’s Blood Centers (ABC), North America’s largest network of community-based, independent blood programs, is seeking a Chief Medical Officer. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is responsible for implementing strategies and tactics, consistent with the best scientific and medical evidence and regulatory requirements, that support America’s Blood Centers’ (ABC) mission, maintain our values, and realize our vision. The CMO works as part of the ABC Senior Executive Team (SET) to communicate ABC’s issues to members, regulators, legislators, the media, and external groups and mobilizes ABC members and professional staff to achieve the strategic goals of the organization. Primary Responsibilities: Represent independent non-profit community blood centers on scientific, medical, and technical matters as well as donor and patient safety concerns before federal agencies, industry and other business partners, allied domestic and international organizations, scientific societies, the media, and the public. Education & Experience: Medical Degree required. U.S. medical license required with board certification in a medical specialty. Board certification in pathology, transfusion medicine, hematology, or infectious disease preferred. Ten or more years’ experience related to blood banking or transfusion medicine. Three or more years’ experience with healthcare and/or blood banking issues at a national level via committee work, offices held, or other appropriate experience. Administrative experience in a leadership role preferred. Work Environment and Conditions: This position is a consultant with an expected 40-60 hours per month. Additional time may be required (and paid) for travel. The CMO office may be located anywhere in the United States with travel to the ABC Washington, DC office as required and domestic travel on behalf of ABC to ABC meetings, to interact with government decision makers, and to liaison with external organizations as assigned. Click here to view the full job description. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to careers@americasblood.org.