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American Heart Association National VP, Research and Grants Administration 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 outstanding opportunity for a National VP, Research and Grants Administration in our Science department!
This position can be home-based.
This individual will develop and facilitate strategic planning to drive the American Heart Association's research mission and will direct, manage, and develop staff to meet the Research department and American Heart Association goals.
It will be crucial to remain on the cutting edge of factors and influences impacting research-granting organizations in general and non-profit organizations specifically.
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
Strategic Leadership:
Stay at the forefront of emerging trends and influences affecting research-granting organizations, particularly within the non-profit sector.
Lead the strategy, policy, and operations for the Association's research enterprise, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the health non-profit research field.
Develop and facilitate strategic planning to drive the research mission.
Share and discuss with nationwide scientists the funding opportunities of the Association.
Program Management:
Plan, direct, budget, and implement existing and new research programs, including all aspects of research program promotions, application, peer review, award processes, and compliance.
Oversee the development and implementation of the association-wide research program through applicants and awardee evaluation and engagement with the national Research Committee and key volunteers.
Develop research policies, procedures, practices, and structural components to ensure compliance with established standards.
Financial Oversight:
Manage the departmental budget and revenue sources, explore new revenue opportunities, and ensure financial goals are met or exceeded.
Ensure budgetary responsibility is upheld.
Staff and Volunteer Management:
Direct, manage, and develop staff to meet the goals of the Research department and the American Heart Association.
Staff the Research Committee and other research volunteer groups (task forces, working groups, committees.
Represent AHA Research as an expert voice to volunteer groups and external audiences such as other funders and research-focused organizations.
Collaboration and Compliance:
Advise and collaborate with other teams in the organization to develop donor-supported requests for research funding and oversee their implementation, including priority funding for the strategic research agenda and identifying and fostering opportunities developed with AHA research support.
Maintain broad knowledge of all aspects of research program promotions, application processes, peer review, and post-award processes.
Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope and responsibility of the job level and family.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in biomedical, biological, public health, or related discipline.
Requires eight (8) years minimum prior relevant research experience and at least seven (7) years of supervisory experience in the research domain.
Experience in planning, budgeting, assigning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing research work.
Proven strategic planning experience.
Prior experience in the administration/management of others.
Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
Experience in volunteer management.
Understanding and appreciation for the use of technology and information systems.
Staff position experience in a not-for-profit and/or government sector, or medical center/university research office.
Must be able to travel overnight, approximately 20% of the time.
Preferred Experience:
Ten (10) years minimum prior relevant experience and at least eight (8) years of supervisory experience.
Experience working with an active committee/Board/officer member in a professional member society.
Compensation & Benefits
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 based on the type of position. This position is incentive eligible up to 22.5% based on achieving certain targets.
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 17 hours ago (5/12/2025 5:48 PM)
Requisition ID 2025-15845
Job Category Science & Research
Position Type Full Time