Location: Washington, District of Columbia (Remote)
Department: Program & Health Equity
Reports to: Vice President, Cancer Care
Wage Category: $93,000 - $100,000
The Cancer Support Community (CSC), an international nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., is seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of people impacted by cancer for our Senior Director, Program and Health Equity position.
Job Summary
The Senior Director, Program and Health Equity is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and scale of high-impact cancer care programs across the organization’s national office and network of partners. This role serves as a senior program leader, accountable for building a strong, results-driven portfolio of programs that improve access, quality, and outcomes for patients and caregivers.
The Senior Director will drive program innovation, oversee national pilots and system-wide implementations, and ensure programs are executed consistently and effectively across partner sites. Working closely with internal teams, funders, and external partners, this role translates organizational strategy into scalable program models supported by strong operating frameworks, performance metrics, and continuous improvement.
The position also provides leadership for health equity initiatives, ensuring that programs are designed and delivered in ways that support broader access and better outcomes across diverse populations. Reporting to the Vice President, Cancer Care, the Senior Director plays a critical role in advancing CSC’s national program strategy while strengthening operational excellence and impact across the network.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Essential Functions
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the design, implementation, and scaling of cancer care programs across the national office and network of partner organizations.
• Develop and oversee a portfolio of programs, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, funder expectations, and performance standards, while driving consistency, quality, and impact across network partners.
• Lead the creation and execution of program strategies, implementation plans, and operating models that support national deployment and partner adoption.
• Direct program budgeting, forecasting, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective use of funds and personnel.
• Establish and manage performance measurement systems, including logic models, KPIs, and reporting frameworks, to monitor outcomes, evaluate effectiveness, and support continuous improvement.
• Guide select health equity initiatives by ensuring programs are designed and delivered in ways that expand access and improve outcomes for diverse patient populations.
• Build, lead, and support a high-performing team, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development to ensure strong execution and staff engagement.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with funders, healthcare partners, advocacy organizations, and community stakeholders to support program success and growth.
• Collaborate across departments to integrate program strategy, health equity principles, and operational requirements into digital platforms, educational content, and service delivery.
• Represent the organization in external meetings, conferences, and professional forums, communicating program strategy, outcomes, and impact to key audiences.
• Ensure compliance with funder, regulatory, and organizational requirements related to program delivery, reporting, and financial management.
Qualifications
Performs other duties as requested by management
Skills And Abilities
• Program & Operational Leadership Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi-site program portfolios, including the design, launch, and scale of national and partner-based initiatives. Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, staffing, vendor management, and resource allocation to ensure programs are delivered on time, on budget, and at a high level of quality.
• Strategic & Analytical Thinking Ability to translate organizational priorities into actionable program strategies, implementation plans, and scalable operating models. Uses data, performance metrics, and stakeholder input to guide decisions, assess risks, and continuously improve program impact and reach.
• Program Strategy & Funding Alignment Strong capacity to align program strategy with funding priorities through concept development, proposal development, and grant support. Able to position programs for growth and sustainability by integrating funder expectations, organizational goals, and