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Posted: 12-Feb-25
Location: D.C.
Type: Full Time
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Executive Director/CEO
Smithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, is looking for an Executive Director to serve our client, the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), in our Washington, DC office.
Our Work Environment
Smithbucklin empowers associations and communities that enrich society and move industries, fields, and professions forward. Working together, we help organizations reimagine solutions to nurture growth, advance missions, and increase reach and impact. With expert capabilities propelled by talent, versatility, and creativity, we help associations achieve their greatest potential. Our mission is to achieve the missions of the client organizations we serve and provide uncompromised stewardship for their long-term prosperity. The work environment is collaborative, with teams organized through a matrix of skill levels and expertise.
At Smithbucklin, we embody a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness, where every team member is empowered to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
About ASBMR
As the world’s largest professional, scientific, and medical society dedicated to research in bone, musculoskeletal and mineral metabolism, ASBMR unites clinical and experimental scientists to advance groundbreaking research, translate scientific discoveries into clinical care, and improve bone and musculoskeletal health worldwide. We are looking for a bold, strategic leader with a passion for science and healthcare, who is ready to make an impact on a global scale. For more information, visit www.asbmr.org.
Your Role as ASBMR Executive Director
As Executive Director, you will provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership for a ~$5m professional society. In collaboration with the ASBMR Council (Board of Directors) and Executive Committee, you will develop and implement the organization's long and short-term objectives to drive ASBMR’s mission forward. You will provide strategic advice and operational oversight to ensure sustained growth, financial strength, and industry influence of ASBMR. Given its key position in bone health internationally, your leadership will not only shape ASBMR’s future but also contribute to the entire field of bone, mineral, and musculoskeletal science worldwide.
What You’ll Do
- Champion ASBMR’s Mission – Provide expert guidance to the Board, shaping policies and strategies that advance the Society’s goals.
- Drive Innovation & Growth – Identify industry trends, utilize technology, develop long-term solutions, and execute bold action plans to support and enhance ASBMR’s influence, membership, and programs.
- Lead with Impact – Inspire and manage ASBMR’s diverse internal and external teams, ensuring operational excellence, financial health, and strong organizational culture.
- Shape the Future of Science & Health – Organize and support ASBMR’s high-impact scientific meetings and initiatives, keeping the Society at the forefront of innovation.
- Build ASBMR’s Revenue Base – Grow ASBMR’s non-dues revenue base and expand fundraising and philanthropic revenue generation.
- Expand Strategic Partnerships – Build and nurture global relationships with other scientific societies, healthcare organizations, and corporate partners to amplify ASBMR’s reach and advocacy efforts.
- Be the Face of ASBMR – Represent the Society as a thought leader, spokesperson, and key figure in scientific and healthcare communities worldwide.
Is This Role for You?
We’re looking for an experienced, results-driven leader with a passion for science, healthcare, and innovation. If you have:
- A Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and at least 5 years of executive management experience.
- Proven expertise in organizational leadership, financial management, and operational excellence.
- Experience leading medical or scientific societies, with a deep understanding of nonprofit management.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills at all organizational levels.
- Experience leading and managing diverse teams.
- The ability to think strategically and execute with precision, turning vision into reality.
- A track record of success in industry relationships, public relations, and strategic partnerships.
Bonus Qualifications
- MBA or equivalent graduate degree.
- Experience in advocacy and policy within the scientific and healthcare sectors.
- Deep understanding of professional societies, translational science, and healthcare delivery.
Where Do You Fit?
At Smithbucklin, we believe in empowering leaders. As an employee-owned company, we foster an environment of collaboration, innovation, and shared success. Join us and work alongside a team of smart, ambitious, and passionate professionals who are shaping the future of healthcare and scientific discovery.
Ready to Lead?
If you’re excited by the prospect of driving ASBMR’s mission forward and leading a globally recognized organization, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be a part of something transformative.
The salary range for this role is $160,000 to $215,000. In addition to base salary, performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package are available.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
For both Smithbucklin and ASBMR, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility are at the core of our values. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background and reference checks.
Smithbucklin will not sponsor applicants for work visas and as a precondition of employment, you must be authorized to work in the United States permanently.
About Smithbucklin
Smithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, with primary offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C. Smithbucklin is the association management and services company more organizations turn to than any other. Our mission is to achieve the missions of the client organizations we serve and provide uncompromised stewardship for their long-term prosperity. Smithbucklin offers full-service management and outsourced services to trade associations, professional societies, technology user communities, industry consortia, charitable organizations, corporations and government institutes. Founded in 1949, Smithbucklin has offices in Chicago, Washington D.C., Old Lyme, Conn., St. Louis, Bethesda, Md., and San Ramon, Calif., and delivers seamless association and event management services worldwide. The company is 100 percent employee-owned. For more information, please visit www.smithbucklin.com or call 1-800-539-9740.Equal Employment OpportunityAt Smithbucklin Corporation, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without r...egard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.
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