Sr. Program Manager, Health Science, Lab Ecosystems
Sr. Program Manager, Health Science, Lab Ecosystems
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$ 100000 - 115000
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Overview
Since our founding in 1924 weve cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half but there is still so much more to do. To overcome todays 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 Sr. Program Manager Health Science Lab Ecosystem supporting our National Center office that is located in Dallas TX. This role can be home based.
This is a full time benefits eligible fixedterm opportunity. Current funding will expire on June 30 2026 with the possibility of extension.Application window will close May 11 2025.
The Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) is a sciencetoaction initiative comanaged by the American Heart Association that is offering standardized multiomics tools data and training to characterize food quality of the worlds edible biodiversity. Our global ecosystem is mapping food quality based on various components including macronutrients micronutrients and specialized metabolites (or bioactives) as well as their variation across food systems. PTFIs vision is a world where stakeholders in food agriculture and health are enabled to lead datadriven solutions that provide healthy food from sustainable food systems. Food EDU was seeded by the PTFI as an openaccess educational platform designed to facilitate the translation and application of cuttingedge research in food agriculture nutrition and health. For more information on the PTFI and Food EDU please explore: .
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain worklife harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful you will have access to Heart U our awardwinning 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 worklife 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 .
Responsibilities
TheLab Ecosystem Managerwill play a critical role in coordinating the growing global network of laboratories contributing to ThePeriodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) and related programs including Food EDU and Good Food Fellows. This position requires strongcommunicationskills to advance global collaboration across the PTFI and Food EDU ecosystems. This position further requires knowledge of food composition analysis food systems and data science to support distribution and use of PTFI tools data and training.
- Content Generation: Cocreate scientific reports presentations and documentation to share progress findings and best practices across the PTFI ecosystem.
- Communication:
- Serve as a primary point of contact for the PTFI global ecosystem with regards to agreements and responding to general queries from data users and contributors.
- Coordinate communications between the PTFI Good Food Fellows and Food EDU ecosystems.
- Direct data users and contributors to available resources including PTFI data platforms and Food EDU trainings.
- Coordination: Work closely with PTFI team members to support onboarding PTFIs multiomics tools through aligning workflows for distribution of scientific trainings and Standard Operating Protocols for: (a) food collection (b) metadata modules (c) Access and Benefit Sharing (d) food sample processing and preparation (e) PTFI standardized multiomics analysis (f) data processing and (g) data evaluation and management.
- Monitoring: Oversee highlevel tracking of PTFI deliverables and project timelines to ensure timely delivery of milestones and implementation of risk mitigation strategies. Provide regular feedback to PTFI and Food EDU team members identifying opportunities to enhance and improve processes and offerings.
- Contracts and Agreements: Manage all aspects of contracts and other agreements for PTFI and Food EDU with collaborating labs vendors and service providers including design of deliverables and working closely with legal and administrative teams to process agreements amendments and financial disbursements.
Qualifications
- Masters or Doctoral degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g. Nutrition Food Science Biology Chemistry Biotechnology Public Health Environmental Science or a related discipline) ideally with laboratory experience.
- 5 years of experience in participating in interdisciplinary and multiinstitutional projects. Global experience preferred.
- Knowledge of food composition analysis food systems research and data science.
- Strong organizational and written and verbal communication skills with an ability to translate technical concepts for multiple types of audiences.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a crossfunctional teams in a global environment.
- Ability to travel up to 10% including international travel and overnight stay
Please include a cover letter with your application.
Compensation & Benefits
The expected pay range will be $100000 to $115000. 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. Thats 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.
- 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 wellbeing 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 Associations national online university with more than 100000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
- WorkLife 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 Associations 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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Employment Type
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