National Sr. Program Lead, Risk Factor Control

American Heart Association; Fort Worth (TX); Remote; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Heart Association is seeking a National Senior Program Lead for Risk Factor Control, a remote, full-time position. This role will oversee strategic initiatives related to cholesterol management and foster a patient-centric approach, aiming for innovative health solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's in Public Health and experience in project planning and stakeholder management, driving national health strategies.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Performance-based incentives

Flexible work-life harmony policies

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years relevant experience in health strategy roles.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in project planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for cholesterol and genetic health.
• Oversee research and market trend analysis.
• Guide cross-Association working groups on strategic goals.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Project Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Health

Health Promotion

Patient Education/Engagement

Job description

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 $105,000 to $115,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials 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, with current funding through 5/30/2028. The application portal will close on May 23, 2025.

The Senior Lead will provide 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. You will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support locally.

#TheAHALife embodies our commitment to work-life harmony, guided by our core values where 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).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement association-wide strategic plans and goals for cholesterol and genetic health factor patient strategy.
• Oversee research and trend analysis to identify and apply real-time market insights.
• Serve as subject matter expert for cholesterol and Lp(a).
• Design and track performance metrics for portfolio operational plans to measure achievement and success.
• Convene cross-Association working groups to plan, review progress, identify issues, and ensure coordinated work to meet strategic goals.
• Guide and direct a matrix team in plan execution to ensure integrated results.
• Act as the key contact for national partners and represent the organization externally on cholesterol patient strategy issues.
• Provide senior leadership with recommendations on resource development and project priorities.
• Facilitate cholesterol projects with Development (National Corporate Relations, Field Corporate Relations, Mission Advancement) to secure resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Health Promotion, Patient Education/Engagement, or equivalent work experience.
• Five (5) to eight (8) years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with demonstrated stakeholder management experience.
• Experience in process improvement, project planning, evaluation, and risk management.
• Ability to work productively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to guide and implement nationally developed programs collaboratively.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected pay range: $105,000 - $115,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply. The organization reserves the right to pay more or less.

Our total rewards package includes:

• Competitive base salary, reviewed regularly.
• Performance-based incentives and merit increases.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a robust retirement plan with employer match.
• Employee assistance, wellness programs, telemedicine, and medical development resources.
• Opportunities for career development through ERGs, mentoring, and HeartU online university.
• Work-life harmony with PTO starting at 16 days, 12 paid holidays, and tuition assistance.

Our 2028 goal is to build on over 100 years of leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, aiming to reach everyone with proven health solutions.

Our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, or other factors.

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