Sr. Program Manager, Health Science, Research & Translation

About the position

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today's biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Program Manager, Health Science, Research & Translation supporting our National Center office that is located in Dallas, TX. This role can be home based. This is a full time, benefits eligible, fixed-term opportunity. Current funding will expire on June 30, 2026, with the possibility of extension. Application window will close May 11, 2025. The Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) is a science-to-action initiative co-managed by the American Heart Association that is offering standardized multi-omics tools, data, and training to characterize food quality of the world's edible biodiversity. Our global ecosystem is mapping food quality based on multiple components, including macronutrients, micronutrients, and specialized metabolites (or bioactives), as well as their variation across food systems. PTFI's vision is a world where stakeholders in food, agriculture and health are enabled to lead data-driven solutions that provide healthy food from sustainable food systems. Food EDU was seeded by the PTFI as an open-access educational platform designed to facilitate the translation and application of cutting-edge research in food, agriculture, nutrition, and health. For more information on the PTFI and Food EDU, please explore: https://foodperiodictable.org The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead PTFI's research strategy to apply standardized multi-omics tools (from farm to blood) and integrate data across projects to uncover the molecular mechanisms by which food influences health.
• Oversee high-level tracking of PTFI global research project deliverables to ensure delivery of milestones and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide guidance to Principal Investigators and teams of PTFI research projects on research questions, experimental design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination.
• Develop and implement strategies to translate PTFI data into actionable insights for global stakeholders, including policymakers, practitioners, and researchers.
• Collaborate with the Food EDU team to develop educational and training content, including e-learning modules, scientific trainings, and Standard Operating Protocols (SOPs) for onboarding PTFI's multi-omics tools.
• Co-create scientific reports, presentations, and documentation to share progress, findings, and best practices across the PTFI ecosystem.
• Serve as an ambassador for PTFI and Food EDU globally and via engagement with communities of practice.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the PTFI global ecosystem with regards to research and translation.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a relevant scientific field is preferred (e.g., Nutrition, Epidemiology, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Public Health, Environmental Science, or a related discipline) ideally with laboratory and community experience.
• 5+ years of experience in participating in interdisciplinary and multi-institutional projects. Global experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food composition and dietary analysis, food systems research, climate and health data science, and cardiometabolic health.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills along with educational expertise and an ability to translate technical concepts for audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional teams in a global environment.

Benefits

• Compensation - Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.
• Performance and Recognition - You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs.
• Benefits - We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Professional Development - You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.
• Work-Life Harmonization - The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.