Center for Science in the Public Interest

Manager

• Work with the Executive Director to develop CSPI’s policy positions, priorities, and strategies for the Health Initiative
• Manage ongoing projects, including: 1) A campaign tracking government use of advisory committees and publicizing potentially harmful changes to that process; and 2) Campaigns to ensure the safety and efficacy of particular medical devices and drugs
• Identify opportunities to advocate for scientific integrity, transparency, and agency accountability, especially as it relates to the regulation of drugs and medical devices in the U.S
• Mentor and manage a Policy Associate
• Model CSPI’s core values, work with the Policy Associate to identify professional development opportunities, and provide ongoing performance evaluation as part of our culture of feedback
• Work closely with the Policy Associate and other staff members to: write and review letters, fact sheets, reports, comments, petitions, op-eds, and other materials in support of initiatives; conduct policy research, including tracking federal bills and agency activities and reviewing regulatory comments to dockets; conduct scientific literature reviews to inform policy positions and support initiatives; collect primary or secondary data for research projects, including some suitable for publication in peer-reviewed literature; and mobilize and coordinate support for campaigns from partner organizations, academics, health professionals, CSPI members, and other concerned citizens
• Represent CSPI and build strategic relationships with the media, funders, coalition partners, policymakers, industry, and the academic community
• Effectively communicate CSPI’s policy priorities and mission with the media to drive our advocacy goals
• Work with CSPI’s development team to raise additional funds for this initiative, manage grant deliverables, and draft reports to funders

Health Initiative Manager