Job Number:
HC-04674
Date Posted:
April 7, 2026
Position Title:
Director of Public Policy and Advocacy
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Association for Molecular Pathology
Reports To:
Location:
Rockville, MD
Contact:
Salary:
$145,000–$160,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Director of Public Policy and Advocacy provides strategic leadership for the Association for Molecular Pathology’s policy and advocacy initiatives, advancing regulatory and reimbursement policies that support the practice of molecular pathology and patient access to high-quality diagnostic testing.Lead the development and execution of AMP’s public policy and advocacy strategy in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan. Identify, monitor, and assess legislative, regulatory, and reimbursement issues affecting molecular pathology and diagnostic medicine.Graduate degree in Life Sciences, Business, Policy, or Management required; extensive relevant experience may substitute for formal education.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and execution of AMP’s public policy and advocacy strategy in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan.
• Identify, monitor, and assess legislative, regulatory, and reimbursement issues affecting molecular pathology and diagnostic medicine.
• Develop policy positions, advocacy strategies, and engagement plans to advance AMP’s priorities with federal policymakers and regulatory agencies.
• Represent AMP in policy discussions with federal agencies, congressional offices, and partner organizations.
• Lead advocacy efforts to influence regulatory and reimbursement policies affecting molecular diagnostics.
Qualifications:
• Graduate degree in Life Sciences, Business, Policy, or Management required; extensive relevant experience may substitute for formal education.
• 5+ years in public policy, preferably in clinical laboratory regulatory and reimbursement policy, including interaction with Executive and/or Legislative branch offices.
• 7+ years coordinating and implementing multiple projects simultaneously, preferably in medical/scientific associations, government, policy, or advocacy organizations.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.
