Director of Policy and Standards

 

Pay: $115,000 - $140,000

Job Type: Full-time

Work Setting: In-person

Application deadline: March 14, 2026

Please submit both a cover letter and resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. If you experience technical difficulties attaching a cover letter, please contact the AANEM office for assistance.


The Role
AANEM is seeking a Director of Health Policy & Standards to lead our health policy, professional standards, certification, and accreditation work. This role plays a critical part in advocating for the practice of neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine while ensuring our programs remain rigorous, credible, and financially sustainable.

The Director serves as AANEM’s primary advisor on regulatory, reimbursement, and standards-related issues, working closely with physician leadership, external partners, and internal teams to navigate a complex and evolving healthcare environment.

What You Will Do

Health Policy & Advocacy
  • Monitor federal and state policy developments and assess their impact on neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine.
  • Determine when and how AANEM engages—through comment letters, coalitions, collaboration with patient advocacy organizations, regulatory outreach, or direct advocacy.
  • Oversee reimbursement strategy, including CPT/RUC activities and scope-of-practice issues.
  • Represent AANEM in external coalitions and policy discussions.
Standards, Certification & Accreditation
  • Provide strategic oversight of AANEM’s certification (including ABEM) and accreditation programs, balancing professional standards, regulatory considerations, and long-term program viability.
  • Ensure alignment between professional standards, advocacy priorities, legal considerations, and organizational sustainability.
Leadership & Operations
  • Lead and develop a small team and manage external lobbying consultants in support of AANEM’s advocacy strategy.
  • Oversee departmental budgets and operational planning.
  • Translate complex legal, regulatory, and policy issues into clear guidance for staff, physician volunteers, and leadership.
Who We’re Looking For

Strategic Judgment
  • Ability to distinguish between emerging noise and genuine policy or regulatory risk.
  • Comfort making informed decisions about when to escalate issues and when to monitor.
Relevant Experience
  • JD or at least 7 years of experience in health policy, regulatory affairs, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience working with physician leaders, boards, or volunteer governance structures preferred.
Leadership & Communication
  • Proven ability to lead people, manage consultants, and guide cross-functional work.
  • Strong communicator who can explain complex issues in practical, plain language.
Financial & Organizational Acumen
  • Understanding of budgets and the financial implications of operating in a nonprofit environment.
Why Join AANEM?
AANEM is a national medical specialty society dedicated to improving patient care through high-quality education, standards, and advocacy. This role offers meaningful impact, thoughtful leadership, and the opportunity to work closely with engaged physician leaders in a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

What We Offer
AANEM offers a flexible, collaborative work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 10% employer match for the 401(k) plan, 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees, life and disability insurance, college fund contributions, and more.

With a staff of approximately 20 professionals, AANEM values collaboration, initiative, and thoughtful leadership. Everyone has a voice and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Some travel is required.

About AANEM and ANF
Founded in 1953, AANEM serves more than 8,500 members in the U.S. and internationally and is the trusted leader for physicians and allied health professionals who diagnose and treat neuromuscular diseases such as ALS and muscular dystrophy. AANEM provides education, practice guidelines, certification, laboratory accreditation, and advocacy for the field.

The American Neuromuscular Foundation (ANF), AANEM’s affiliated foundation, supports neuromuscular research, promising investigators, and pipeline-building initiatives to shorten time to diagnosis and strengthen the future workforce. All AANEM staff support the missions of both organizations.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan

Ability to Relocate:

  • Rochester, MN 55901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person