Position Title: Director of Marketing and Communications
Status: Full-time (37.5 hours/week), Exempt status
Date: May 2025
Reports to: Chief Program Officer

The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) seeks an experienced professional to serve as their Director of Marketing and Communications.

ASPET is a 4,000-member scientific society whose members conduct basic and clinical pharmacological research and work in academia, government, industry, and non-profit organizations. ASPET members conduct research leading to the development of new medicines and therapeutic agents to fight existing and emerging diseases.  ASPET’s mission is to be the professional home for educators, students, researchers, healthcare practitioners, and others working to advance pharmacological sciences and increase the impact and influence of this scientific discipline. ASPET is looking for a Director of Marketing and Communications to serve as a key member of the senior staff management team.

Primary Function: Plans, develops and manage the society’s entire marketing, branding, and communications strategy to advance the mission of the organization as well as increase the visibility and significance of pharmacology among members and the public.  For a detailed job description, please visit:  https://www.faseb.org/employment

Benefits:  This position offers a competitive salary with exceptional benefits that include a 403(b)-retirement plan; paid time off; medical, dental and vision insurance plans; flexible spending account; life and short- and long-term disability insurance. ASPET is a hybrid working environment requiring one (1) day in the office and four (4) days of telecommuting.

Location:
This position is located in Rockville, Maryland and is walking distance to a Metro station and is on a major bus route.

To Apply:  Please visit http://www.faseb.org/employment. Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements.

To learn more about ASPET:  Please visit www.aspet.org

ASPET is an equal opportunity employer, and 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 federal, state or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:
• 10+ years of progressive experience working in marketing and communications, preferably in an association or nonprofit organization
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, communications, business, or science; master’s in business, marketing, or communications a plus
• Supervisory experience required