The Chief Executive Officer of the Infectious Diseases Society of America reports to the Board of Directors and serves as a strategic partner in providing overall leadership and direction for all aspects of the organization. They will be responsible for effectively advancing the Society’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. The CEO is accountable for strategic and operational activities and a team of approximately 90 staff, maintaining a strong organizational culture, and overseeing a budget of $37 million. They also serve as the CEO of the IDSA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Society.

The IDSA is advancing infectious diseases research, education, and care by leading nationally and globally in advocacy, communication and by publishing and presenting the highest quality research in its meetings and journals. The past century has been a relentless march of positive progress in health outcomes for humanity — with lifespans growing, survivability of devastating diseases increasing, and some of the worst diseases eradicated entirely. For more than 60 years, IDSA has been a leading force in that progress — by bringing together ID professionals to discuss the pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, the attributes of microbes, specific immune reactions, and the most vexing epidemiological dilemmas.

IDSA is a large and growing Society whose 13,000-plus members represent the diversity and vibrancy of the field. IDSA members include practicing clinicians who provide direct patient care, scientists and researchers in the academic setting, public health officials, hospital epidemiologists, people working in industry, and ID specialists working in many other settings. IDSA members work across the United States and in nearly 100 other countries on six different continents around the world.

Sampling of Partners, Programs, and Initiatives

IDSA established HIVMA in 2001 at the request of members who brought to the attention of the then IDSA leadership the need to enhance support and society representation for the 40 to 45% of members who focus on HIV care, research, and/or public health. HIVMA has an elected Board of Directors that serves as an advisory body that reports to the IDSA Board of Directors. HIVMA has an elected voting representative on the IDSA Board of Directors. HIVMA manages a complimentary portfolio of policy and advocacy issues focused on the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, HIV prevention, NIH-supported ID/HIV research, Medicaid and an initiative to end the HIV epidemic but works closely with the Public Policy and Government staff on public health and workforce issues. HIVMA also co-organizes IDWeek, has a separate awards program, and maintains HIV Primary Care Guidance for People with HIV.

Established in 2002 as the charitable and fundraising arm of IDSA. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated to supporting IDSA’s mission by funding initiatives that strengthen the field of infectious diseases—particularly in workforce development, diversity, inclusion, equity, and preparedness. The Foundation functions closely with IDSA, the professional association that represents infectious disease physicians, scientists, and healthcare professionals.

The preeminent meeting in infectious diseases, this joint annual meeting of IDSA, HIVMA, SHEA, PIDS and SIDP is designed to update ID/HIV clinicians, investigators, infection preventionists, public health professionals and pharmacists with state of- the-art developments in the field, including timely reviews of recent advances in clinical care and research, and original reports of clinical, translational, and basic research in infectious diseases and healthcare epidemiology. IDWeek bridges the widening gaps among the fields of ID clinical practice and research and promotes multi-disciplinary dialogue and collaboration among clinicians, investigators, and pharmacists, thus facilitating advances in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases.

IDSA has a portfolio of 70+ clinical practice guidelines and guidance designed to support the ID and larger clinician community in the provision of high-quality ID care and services. Recent efforts have led to a re-design of the guideline process to improve efficiency. To assist in guideline dissemination, IDSA maintains a guideline app and offers education online and IDWeek about IDSA guideline recommendations as well as IDSA guideline methodology, evidence assessment and interpretation.

A virtual mentoring program that establishes a relationship between an experienced ID professional and a student, resident or fellow. Dyads are created based on affinity group (race/ethnicity, gender) or ID subspecialty. The goal of the mentorship relationship is to support the mentee's personal and professional growth and sustain an ID career pathway.

IDSA offers services targeted at specific segments of the membership population – such as fellowship training program directors and medical educators. Offerings include self-evaluation educational tools to assist physicians with maintaining board certification and workshops designed for ID physicians preparing for the board exam or seeking a general update and review.

This includes initiatives focused on strengthening the HIV workforce, funding bio-preparedness workforce, increasing ID physician reimbursement, increasing funding for NIAID, and beyond.

IDSA offers three publications providing the latest research, science, outcomes, and perspectives on the field of infectious diseases.

A full listing of IDSA resources, education, advocacy, and membership efforts can be found on https://www.idsociety.org/.

The CEO will be responsible for the following:

The ideal candidate will be a mission-oriented, business savvy, proven executive with an outstanding record of accomplishment in leading organizations of similar or larger size and complexity in the healthcare sector. The CEO will be an authentic, results-oriented partner to the members, Board of Directors, staff, and stakeholder communities, and take IDSA to its next stage of growth and impact. Experience working in close collaboration with a diverse staff and volunteer Board of Directors is optimal.

The ideal candidate should possess the following leadership qualities and experience:

A bachelor’s degree is required. An advanced degree such as MBA, other relevant Masters, PhD, or MD is desirable.

A competitive compensation package will be provided for outstanding candidates. The salary will be dependent on several factors, including previous work experience, specific industry experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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