Vice President, Patient Programs and Education

Are you ready to transform your career into a powerful catalyst for change? For almost 30  years, ZERO Prostate Cancer (ZERO) has been at the forefront of the battle against prostate cancer, providing essential support to patients and families touched by this disease. ZERO is the nation’s leading prostate cancer organization and the number one provider of prostate cancer resources, programs, and services. We are on a mission to improve and save lives from prostate cancer through advocacy, awareness, education, and support. 

Consistently recognized as one of the Best Nonprofits to Work for by the Nonprofit Times, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to our team and community. Our culture is founded on the principles of growth, inclusivity, and camaraderie, which we uphold with passion and purpose. Our vision is a world where prostate cancer detection is early, support is unwavering, and care is accessible to all. When you join ZERO, you become part of an extraordinary community with strong core values, where each individual motivates and inspires one another, advancing your career while making a meaningful impact in the fight against prostate cancer. Seize this opportunity to be more than just an employee—become an essential part of a movement that truly matters!

Job Summary

ZERO Prostate Cancer is seeking a visionary and strategic Vice President of Patient Programs and Education to lead the development and execution of national patient support and education initiatives. In this senior leadership role, you’ll oversee patient navigation, educational resources, summits, and retreats, ensuring programs address unmet needs and create meaningful impact. This is an ideal opportunity for an innovative leader driven to build bold solutions, scale transformative programs, and champion lasting change for patients and families facing prostate cancer.

This role will report directly to the Chief Mission Officer and will work closely with the Mission Team to support ZERO’s mission to end prostate cancer. 

This position is based remotely and will require nationwide travel approximately 20% of the time.

Position Type	Full Time ∙ Exempt-Salaried
Position Location	Remote (Travel 20% of the year)
Reports to	Chief Mission Officer

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for patient navigation, support, and educational programs for communities with the highest disparities in screening, treatment, and life outcomes for those living with a prostate cancer diagnosis
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of patient programs and interventions
  • Collaborate with national partners and stakeholders to advance the goals and support reaching targeted outcomes to advance ZERO’s mission
  • Partner with ZERO leadership to ensure internal programmatic alignment
• Program Management:
  • Direct the implementation of patient programs across the continuum of patient education, care navigation, and support
  • Supervise and support the work of the patient education, veteran, and online support groups, and community-based patient navigation
  • Ensure alignment of internal local initiatives with the framework for the national initiative and with the goals and objectives of all programs and community efforts supported by the Mission Team
  • Lead, execute, and elevate programming, content development, speaker recruitment, and sponsorship deliverables for ZERO’s Annual Education Summit.
  • Work in close collaboration with the Vice President of Community Outreach and Engagement to create mutually supportive programming
• Partnership Development:
  • Foster relationships with national and local partners, including healthcare providers and health entities (i.e. health departments), community organizations, faith-based organizations, and corporate sponsors
  • Represent ZERO in high-level discussions with stakeholders and potential collaborators
  • Serve as a ZERO spokesperson and expert with the media and for public speaking opportunities at medical and patient events, as well as other conferences.
  • Manage relationships with ZERO’s Medical Advisory Board and Patient Caregiver Advisory Boards and with strategic partner organizations.
• Team Leadership:
  • Oversee the hiring, management, and development of key roles, which will include the Senior Director of Patient Education and Programs, the Senior Director of Patient Navigation, and other direct and indirect reports
  • Provide guidance and support to local ZERO staff (paid or volunteer) implementing the project in their communities
• Resource Allocation:
  • Work with the finance team to manage project budgets and ensure efficient use of resources
  • Collaborate with the development team to identify funding opportunities and contribute to grant proposals to support project sustainability and expansion
• Impact Measurement:
  • Collaborate with the Director of Measurement and Evaluation to establish key performance indicators and evaluate program effectiveness
  • Use data-driven insights to continuously improve and scale successful interventions
  • Contribute to the development of white papers and other materials to disseminate project findings and best practices

Desired Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven track record of leading large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects
• Strong understanding of the healthcare landscape, particularly in underserved communities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with diverse communities and cultural competence
• Knowledge of prostate cancer and men's health issues preferred
• Exemplifies ZERO’s culture of humble, hungry and smart.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across teams/departments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration with a Health focus, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in community health, with a focus on health equity initiatives
• Experience leading remote teams across multiple states

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years strategic planning experience
• Demonstrated execution of best practices in community setting(s)
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships among diverse community partners and stakeholders

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as computer printer, calculator, and copier.
• Prolonged periods of a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
• The ability to recognize details at close range for extended periods of time.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

ZERO Prostate Cancer is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. We encourage BIPOC, Veterans, individuals with Disabilities, and those affected by prostate cancer to apply. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. 

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources at hr@zerocancer.org or by phone at 202-463-9455.