Position Title: Program Director, Fatty Liver Disease
Position Type: Full-time
Reports to: VP, Liver Health Programs
Location: Remote

Do you want to work for the most effective nonprofit in patient advocacy and join a truly dynamic team impacting the healthcare landscape? What about a chance to make a difference in the lives of over 100 million patients who live with liver disease globally? We are hiring a Program Director in Fatty Liver Disease to help with research and program elements. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a deep commitment to advancing creative and thoughtful solutions to improve the lives of those affected by liver disease, we want to hear from you.

The Global Liver Institute (GLI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by liver disease by promoting innovation, encouraging collaboration, and scaling optimal approaches to help eradicate liver diseases. GLI has grown from a social impact start-up to an international nonprofit with an expanding list of programs and initiatives serving patients and the liver health community. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our vision: for liver health awareness to be universal and for liver disease to take its proper place on the global public health agenda consistent with its prevalence and impact.

Position Summary:

The Program Director of Fatty Liver Disease is responsible for leading and overseeing the department’s activities, driving strategic campaigns, adapting to industry changes, managing stakeholder relationships, coordinating with other departments, planning events, fostering collaboration, and exhibiting a balanced, leadership style. This role plays a crucial part in advancing the organization’s mission and impact within the pediatric and rare liver diseases domain.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing a department strategy, building strong relationships with industry stakeholders, collaborating on activities and events, providing logistical support for meetings, and reporting to the Vice President of Liver Health Programs.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Department Oversight:

• Lead and guide the Fatty Liver Disease (FLD) department.
• Understand the scientific and business landscape, creating opportunities in the fatty liver disease space, including science, medicine, pharma, and regulatory affairs; brief the team accordingly.
• Provide strategic direction and supervision to the Fatty Liver Disease Council.
• Manage the FLD Council, designing and moderating meaningful and engaging meetings quarterly.
• Recruit new members, orient them into the group, engage them in projects, and leverage their insights and networks.
• Retain existing members, understanding their needs and alignment, and define what successful engagement looks like for them.

Campaign Management:

• Oversee the strategic planning and programmatic management of special initiatives in fatty liver disease in close collaboration with the Communications and Engagement Department teams.
• Ensure program objectives are met and align with organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain program-related contacts including work plans and timelines.
• Develop, monitor, and manage strategic action plans in alignment with the organization’s initiatives and communications program.

Research and Program Development:

• Stay updated on evolving trends in fatty liver disease and related metabolic, hepatology, and oncology fields, becoming knowledgeable in the science of fatty liver disease (e.g., liver fibrosis, inflammation, cirrhosis).

• Adapt strategies and approaches to accommodate ongoing changes in the field.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Establish and nurture relationships with stakeholders within the fatty liver disease domain.
• Recruit and identify opportunities for recruitment of patients with FLD to GLI’s Advanced Advocacy Academy (A3). 

Interdepartmental Coordination:

• Collaborate with other GLI departments to ensure seamless cross-functional coordination.
• Create and track strategic plans and budgets for the department; work with the Director of Development on fundraising plans and concepts specific to fatty liver disease.
• Share insights and coordinate efforts to achieve organizational goals.

Event Planning and Management:

• Plan and oversee program-related events, including handling contracts and budgets.
• Ensure successful execution of events that align with the department’s objectives.

Collaborative Leadership:

• Assume a leadership role in bringing various entities together within the field.
• Foster collaboration and unity among diverse stakeholders that contribute to the growth and impact of the department.

Program Communication:

• Provide weekly reporting and share new program resources and accomplishments, plans, and needs.
• Work with team members and supply content for communications functions (newsletters, social media, website, articles/blogs, speeches, presentations, etc.).
• Draft specialized program-related content, including brochures and patient education resources.
• Represent GLI in teleconferences and in-person meetings.

Development and Administrative Support:

• Provide input into GLI’s strategic and program plans.
• Work with team members and supply content for Development functions, including grant solicitation, corporate support, and accountability reporting of supported programs.
• Provide appropriate administrative support and accountability as required.
• Supervise Fatty Liver Disease Program staff and manage interns responsible for supporting assigned programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree or PhD highly preferred
• 7+ years of work experience, 2+ years of management/supervisory experience required
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of key issues, challenges, and actors in pediatric, genetic, rare and/ or autoimmune ecosystems; clinical research or regulatory experience is a plus
• Ability to anticipate and plan for potential issues, threats, and concerns regarding our program sustainability as well as address emerging issues immediately
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team on a wide array of projects and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals from cultural and diverse backgrounds.
• Superior communication, organizational and budgeting skills; excellent writing and presentation skills
• Ability to travel, as needed (both domestic and international) – approx. 20% primarily to relevant conferences
• Excellent strategic thinking skills and successful record of aligning plans to an organization’s overarching strategic imperatives
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office/365 Suite and Google Workspace. 

Benefits Information:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Office closed on Federal holidays. We also close the office the week of American Thanksgiving and the last two weeks of December.
• Flexible paid time off (personal, sick, vacation)  dependent upon advanced planning, employee discretion and approval of the employee’s supervisor.
• Annual Salary Range: $100,000 – $110,000 depending on experience.

How to apply:

Please send the following document(s) to hiring@globalliver.org with “Director, FLD” in the subject line. 

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to respond directly to candidates with whom we wish to move forward in the interview process. 

Equal Opportunity Employment: Global Liver Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.

Position Title: Director, Policy
Position Type: Full-time
Reports to: President and CEO
Location: Remote

Do you want to work for the most effective nonprofit in patient advocacy and join a truly dynamic team impacting the healthcare landscape? What about a chance to make a difference in the lives of over 100 million patients who live with liver disease globally? We are hiring a Policy Director to help lead the team. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a deep commitment to advancing thoughtful solutions to improve the lives of those affected by liver disease, we want to hear from you.

The Global Liver Institute (GLI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families impacted by liver disease by promoting innovation, encouraging collaboration, and scaling optimal approaches to help eradicate liver diseases. GLI has grown from a social impact start-up to an international nonprofit with an expanding list of programs and initiatives serving patients and the liver health community. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our vision: for liver health awareness to be universal and for liver disease to take its proper place on the global public health agenda consistent with its prevalence and impact.

Position Summary:

Global Liver Institute (GLI) seeks an experienced coalition builder and strategic thinker to lead a comprehensive policy agenda across the political ecosystem. The Policy Director will devise and implement patient-centric liver health policy initiatives, driving government affairs strategies to influence both domestic and international health policies.

Acting as the primary liaison between GLI’s disease-specific departments, Capitol Hill, U.S. federal agencies, and international governments, the Policy Director will:

1. Identify opportunities to advance GLI’s legislative and regulatory objectives for liver health.
2. Ensure GLI teams are informed of key policy developments impacting liver disease.
3. Lead GLI’s patient advocacy and engagement programs.
4. Collaborate with internal and external partners, providing policy insights and updates.

The Policy Director reports to the CEO and may supervise 1-2 direct reports and/or consultants.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

The successful candidate must be able to perform each of the following satisfactorily:

• Become a subject matter expert on liver health drivers and identify opportunities to elevate liver health on the global public health agenda.
• Serve as the Government Affairs lead for GLI’s liver disease departments, developing strategies to shape public policies that improve patient access.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders (e.g., patient advocacy groups, medical societies, healthcare industry) and patients to create advocacy strategies, including Congressional briefings, advocacy days, coalition-building, and public campaigns.
• Oversee the budget for policy, public affairs, and government relations efforts, ensuring the right resources are allocated to influence liver health policies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with third-party stakeholders, fostering trust and co-developing strategies to achieve shared goals.
• Educate GLI staff and leadership on key policy drivers and challenges, collaborating globally to inform advocacy strategies.
• Work with other GLI departments to develop strategic communications on policy and advocacy developments affecting liver disease patients in the U.S. and internationally.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in fields such as healthcare administration, public health, political science, public administration, or public policy.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in healthcare, public policy, or government/public affairs.
• Proven experience in government affairs, coalition-building, and leading advocacy campaigns.
• Ability to integrate political, policy, and government affairs expertise to create and execute effective strategies.
• Advanced knowledge of government relations, stakeholder development, policy analysis, and medical/scientific policy.
• Demonstrated experience leading and contributing to cross-functional teams, with a focus on working with stakeholders across the healthcare spectrum.
• Strong political acumen, integrity, and executive presence to work effectively with high-profile stakeholders, including government officials and multilateral organizations.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to write and speak persuasively.
• Ability to travel, as needed (both domestic and international) – approx. 20% primarily to relevant conferences.
• Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and adaptability, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office/365 Suite and Google Workspace. 
• Team-oriented individual who thrives in a collegial but demanding culture and enjoys working with internal and external partners.

Benefits and Compensation Information:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Office closed on Federal holidays. We also close the office the week of American Thanksgiving and the last two weeks of December.
• Flexible paid time off (personal, sick, vacation)  dependent upon advanced planning, employee discretion and approval of the employee’s supervisor.
• Annual Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000 depending on experience.

How to apply:

Please send the following document(s) to hiring@globalliver.org with “Policy Director” in the subject line. 

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to respond directly to candidates with whom we wish to move forward in the interview process.

Global Liver Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.