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American Heart Association National Sr. Program Lead, Risk Factor Control in Dallas, Texas
Overview
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 National Senior Program Lead, Risk Factor Control. The location of the selected candidate is flexible and remote .
Expected pay range will be $105,00 to $115,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
This is a full-time, benefits eligible, grant-funded opportunity, current funding is through 5/30/2028.
The application portal will close May 23, 2025.
The Senior Lead is responsible for providing leadership in planning and executing the enterprise-wide patient strategy on cholesterol and genetic health factor management. This role will serve as a leader in advancing the patient-centered strategy, ensuring the patient voice is heard, integrated, and reflected in all aspects of this portfolio, driving improved outcomes, and activating patients through education and engagement.
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 (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
Responsible for developing and implementing association-wide strategic plan and goals for cholesterol and genetic health factor patient strategy. Oversees research and trend analysis to identify and apply real-time market data.
Acts as subject matter expert for cholesterol and Lp(a.
Develops, designs and tracks performance metrics for critical portfolio operational plans to measure achievement and success.
Convenes cross-Association working groups to plan, review progress, identify issues and ensure coordinated work to accomplish strategic portfolio goals. Guides and directs a matrix team in plan execution to assure integrated and cohesive results.
Acts as key point of contact for national partners and represents the organization externally on issues related to cholesterol patient strategy at the national level.
Provides senior leadership with recommendations for resource development and project priorities. Facilitates Cholesterol projects with Development (National Corporate Relations, Field Corporate Relations and Mission Advancement) to secure resources to execute portfolio strategies.
Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope and responsibility of the job level.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Patient Education/Engagement or equivalent work experience
Five (5) to eight (8) years of the following experience
Strong communication and leadership skills and demonstrated experience in stakeholder management
Demonstrated experience in process improvement, project planning and evaluation, and project risk management.
Demonstrated ability to productively participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment working toward common goals.
Ability to strategically guide and put into practice nationally developed programs in a collaborative business environment
Compensation & Benefits
Expected pay range will be $105,00 to $115,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.
Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.
The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
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Default: Location : Location US-TX-Dallas
Posted Date 18 hours ago (5/13/2025 4:46 PM)
Requisition ID 2025-15805
Job Category Health Strategies
Position Type Full Time