VP, Science Medicine and Public Health (Hybrid)

American Medical Association; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 348,000 - 470,000; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Association seeks a seasoned executive to lead the Science, Medicine & Public Health team in Chicago. This hybrid role requires strategic direction, program development, and collaboration with internal and external partners to advance science-based public health policy.

The VP will oversee budget, staff, and grant activities, represent AMA in scientific forums, and guide evidence-based initiatives across health systems, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• At least 15 years’ experience; at least 5 of which in academic environment; 5 in clinical/public health setting.
• Expertise in medical/public health field; research/publication record.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based medicine and policy development.
• Ability to build relationships across organizations and with stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills; adaptable and persuasive.
• Strong analytical and leadership capabilities.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and Program Development: lead the team's science and public health strategy.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations for AMA policy and initiatives.
• Monitor emerging areas of science/public health to inform responses.
• Collaborate with AMA units and external stakeholders on guidance/resources.
• Manage budget and resource allocation for SMPH.
• Staff leadership: mentor and supervise staff; set objectives and evaluate performance.
• Represent AMA in external scientific and public health discussions.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

MD or DO

Job description

VP, Science Medicine and Public Health (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL, United States

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation’s largest professional Association of physicians and a non‑profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America’s physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people‑first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a VP, Science Medicine and Public Health (Hybrid) on our Health Science & Ethics team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategy and Program Development
• Lead, define, and develop the Science, Medicine & Public Health team’s strategy and efforts in science and public health.
• Maintain and strengthen the AMA’s role as a credible and trustworthy voice in science by leading and overseeing the analysis, interpretation, and reporting on a variety of topics related to science, medicine and public health.
• Brief AMA leaders in advance of high‑level public meetings to ensure messaging is evidence‑based and aligned with AMA policy positions.
• Provide evidence‑based and politically‑attuned recommendations for AMA policy and initiatives.
• Develop and lead a team responsible for monitoring emerging areas of science and public health to ensure that AMA and the profession are prepared to respond to emerging areas and possible threats.
• Work in coordination with other AMA business units and external stakeholders to strengthen public health systems to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place to provide essential public health services in all communities.
• Serve as principal investigator and/or provide leadership for other grant applications that seek external funding to advance the AMA strategic mission.
• External Collaborations
• Build and maintain relationships and collaborations with key leaders of relevant public and private sector organizations. Serve as the primary contact point with their management.
• Represent and present on behalf of the AMA at external scientific and public health discussions.
• Work collaboratively with other business units to develop and support the implementation of guidance and resources on science and public health topics to improve patient care and public health, to position the organization’s communications to the profession and the public on science and public health related topics, and to ensure amicus briefs and advocacy positions are evidence‑based.
• Engage internal and external resources to form partnerships to develop trainings and educational resources for physicians and health care personnel on topics related to science, medicine and public health, including the implementation of evidence‑based guidelines.
• Program & Project Management
• Lead and manage a portfolio of initiatives, programming and activities using partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support science and public health strategy.
• Responsible for budget management and resource allocation decisions within SMPH.
• Staff Management
• Lead, mentor and provide management oversight for professional and administrative staff.
• Responsible for setting objectives, evaluating performance, and developing staff.
• Provide leadership within Health, Science & Ethics, take an active role in cross‑functional strategic and operational planning, and inform and stand in on scientific matters for the Group Vice President.
• May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• MD or DO required.
• At least 15 years’ experience; at least 5 of which are preferred to be in an academic environment, in establishing, directing, and participating in the collection of information and the evaluation of research activities; and at least 5 of which have been in a clinical practice or public health agency setting.
• Documented expertise in a medical or public health field relevant to the position. Strong background in pharmaceutical science or public health preferred.
• In-depth understanding of scientific, evidence‑based medicine, and literature review and grading methodologies and their relevance to policy development; record of publication in the field required.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships between and within organizations.
• Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills with the ability to exercise diplomacy, tact, professionalism, responsiveness, and a high level of flexibility and persuasion.
• Outstanding analytic skills.
• Proven ability to build a strategic roadmap, and then develop and implement a tactical plan.
• Experience and comfort with verbal presentation.
• Some travel required.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $347,820-$469,710. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan.