Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Director, Health Policy   

Location:
Remote

The Role:
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has created a new Department of Public Policy & Advocacy and is seeking a Director of Health Policy. The Director is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to the evolving federal regulatory landscape related to Parkinson’s Disease and related neurodegenerative disorder.


Vice President of Finance

Location:
NY Metro Area

The Role:
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is currently seeking aVice President of Finance to join their growing organization. The Vice President of Finance is a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for driving financial planning and analysis, operational excellence, and organizational sustainability. This role provides strategic counsel to the President/CEO and Board of Directors, oversees all financial and administrative functions, and ensures alignment with the organization’s mission and long-term goals.


Vice President of Federal Relations

Location:
Greater Washington DC Metro area

The Role:
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has created a new Department of Public Policy & Advocacy and is seeking a strategic and driven Vice President Federal Relations to lead the Association’s Federal public policy and advocacy efforts. As a key member of the newly established and growing Public Policy & Advocacy team, this individual will develop and implement initiatives that shape Federal policies to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s disease. This individual will establish the Association’s Federal public policy agenda, drive advocacy campaigns, engage with policymakers and partners, and conduct policy-related research and analysis, ensuring the APDA’s voice is heard in policy discussions at the Federal level.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in government, policy and advocacy, a deep understanding of how to advance priorities through legislative or regulatory processes, excellent strategic judgement, and a passion for advocating health-related issues.
The Vice President of Federal Relations is a public-facing position that will represent APDA with other leaders in the field and before Congress, the Administration, and other relevant federal and state government officials. This position is a hybrid role (a blend of work from home and in-person) and must be located in the Greater Washington DC Metro area, and reports to the Chief Public Policy Officer.