Education Director, National ...

About the role

ASHP is the largest association of pharmacy professionals in the United States, representing over 65,000 pharmacists. The Education Director, National Meetings Education will be accountable for the successful operation of ASHP member programs and services, developing and maintaining work tools, processes, systems, and program protocols to deliver member services. This role is responsible for the development and execution of the Office of Professional Development and Publishing (OPDP) educational projects for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to live in the Washington, DC area and be present in the downtown Bethesda, Maryland office as needed.

We anticipate this role beginning in early January 2027, and we hope the candidate will be able to attend our Midyear event in December 2026 prior to starting. This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develops high-quality, evidence-based educational content for live and enduring educational activities, including research of subject matter, review of educational needs assessment, development of educational background, activity description, learning goals and agenda, selection of teaching methodologies, recruitment and coordination of faculty, and communication with stakeholders.
• Manages all aspects of Continuing Education (CE) accreditation for activities, including development of activity assessments (pre- and post-tests), educational materials, review and approval of final content, measuring and analyzing educational outcomes, and development of post-meeting reports or executive summaries.
• Ensures faculty and participant satisfaction by monitoring project results and developing solutions for prompt resolution of issues.
• Develops, implements, and manages other non-CE OPDP projects, including educational steering committee meetings, identification and recruitment of faculty, facilitators, and participants, communication with stakeholders, and development of post-meeting reports or executive summaries.
• Provides guidance to other National Meetings Education staff.
• Collaborates with staff of the Sections, Forums, and other divisions to develop quality educational programs.
• Collaborates with marketing on promotional activities and development of printed materials (e.g., brochures, handouts) on select products, including review and approval of final content.
• Assists program development staff by recommending new project ideas and developing scientific background information for educational grant proposals and other project proposals.
• Identifies and analyzes educational needs assessment data for targeted audiences and monitors trends related to outcomes of educational activities.
• Assists in the maintenance of project files to ensure all required documentation is readily accessible in compliance with Office of Professional Development and Publishing procedures and requirements of accrediting bodies (e.g., ACCME, ACPE), including timely submission of all materials/applications.
• Collaborates with staff leadership to determine, execute, and create new programs and services, working with stakeholders and business partners to reach consensus on program delivery, operational policies, and resource/tool needs.
• Develops policies and procedures to achieve desired outcomes/results for assigned work areas.
• Provides on-site meeting coordination and management at selected meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacy residency training preferred.
• Pharmacist licensure preferred.
• Board certification preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in related project management or association management.
• Minimum of five years of prior experience in adult education and accreditation standards for healthcare professionals.
• Five years of relevant pharmacy practice experience.
• Experience in authorship, peer review, and publication processes.
• Experience in innovative educational design and educational technologies preferred.
• Ability to stay current on topics in healthcare, pharmacy practice, and therapeutics.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail, high level of motivation, and a “can-do” attitude.
• Highly customer-service oriented.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Occasional domestic travel for conferences and meetings (anticipated 3 to 5 times per year).
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
• Working knowledge of project management tools.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $125,000–$155,000. The actual salary offered will consider factors including job-related knowledge, educational background, skills, experience, internal pay equity, and organizational needs.

Benefits

ASHP offers a comprehensive benefits plan. Learn more about our benefits.