Sr. Science & Health Advisor, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

American Heart Association • Dallas, TX

1d • $109,900 - $146,600 • Remote

About The Position

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Science & Health Advisor, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy supporting our National Center office that is located in Dallas, TX. This role can be home based. This is a full time, benefits eligible, grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on August 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension. 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. #TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) years of relevant clinical experience.
• Experience in healthcare, healthcare education, or in a public health-related organization: clinical, quality improvement, program development, professional development, and systems improvement.
• Project management experience; experienced in influencing performance without direct line accountability.
• Program development experience: proven experience in programmatic development to function well in a fast-paced, highly stressed, and visible environment.
• Skilled in recruiting, training, and developing volunteers to lead and support organizational goals, fostering trust, engagement, and a sense of belonging while effectively aligning volunteer talents with strategic objectives to inspire impactful change.
• Proficient knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office used for word processing, email, presentations, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to travel up to 20% and overnight stay.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in nursing, biology, business administration, public health, or other healthcare-related fields.
• Experience in hospital or outpatient certification programs, including drafting standards proposed by subject matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the outpatient portfolio of certification programs and all business functions, including development, implementation, revision, and management of programs, including projections, budget, grant, and expense management.
• This grant funded position relies on scientifically sound certification criteria and professional experience in developing healthcare certification programs to develop certification standards criteria aligned with market need and organizational values.
• The Senior Manager oversees endeavors including marketing materials, campaigns, and deliverables to funders.
• Oversee the recruitment, engagement, and management of the volunteer workgroup for each healthcare certification. The workgroup provides direction and feedback to the program development team regarding recommendations for certification standards, measures, and evaluation.
• Manage oversight and coordinate operational and logistical deliverables, as well as collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and vendors to make certification available.
• Oversee the build process for the platforms needed to advance the professional certifications. Work with vendors to enhance the user experience as well as creating integrated reporting functions and audit processes.
• Support and partner with internal teams working to develop and improve new and current programs.
• Foster and manage relationships with external collaborating organizations, expert volunteers, and internal cross-functional teams to develop supplementary program materials and legal documents.
• Design, continuously evaluate, and audit certification processes to maximize certification efficacy to maintain the integrity and continuity of certification processes. Routine quality improvement exercises are conducted to promote program efficiency and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Certification Evaluation Team to draft measurable standards that align with scientific evidence and are approved by volunteer subject matter expert workgroup members.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution
• employee assistance program
• employee wellness program
• telemedicine, and medical consultation
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year
• 12 paid holidays off each year
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior