Sr. Program Manager, Health Science, Food Data Governance

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The American Heart Association has an opportunity for a Sr. Program Manager Health Science Food Data Governance. This position can be home-based.

This is a full time benefits eligible grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on April 30 2026 with the possibility of extension.

The Sr. Program Manager Health Science Food Data Governance will play a critical role in developing operationalizing and leading data governance policy ethical frameworks and metadata standards to ensure scientific integrity interoperability compliance and benefit-sharing for The Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI). This position requires specialized expertise in metadata standards data quality and data stewardship. This position further requires knowledge of food composition analysis food systems and data science to support the distribution and use of PTFI tools data and training.

The Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) is a science-to-action initiative co-managed by the American Heart Association that is offering standardized multi-omics tools data and training to characterize food quality of the worlds edible biodiversity. Our global ecosystem is mapping food quality based on diverse 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 data-driven solutions that provide healthy food from sustainable food systems. For more information on the PTFI please explore: .

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• Lead and expand the PTFI Edible Biodiversity Strategy and Metadata Workstream with a focus on metadata management legal and ethical compliance adherence to data principles integration of key interoperability standards (i.e. FoodOn NCBI Taxon ABS IDSov and in-house metadata modules)
• Operationalize thematic metadata modules (e.g. Regenerative Agriculture Climate Data Sovereignty) through the PTFI Database and with communities of practice.
• Increase data literacy and awareness of data governance principles (i.e. FAIR CARE TRUST and the UNESCO Recommendations on Open Science) and obligations and advocate for data governance initiatives and promote a culture of data stewardship throughout the global ecosystem
• Oversee the PTFI Ethics & ABS Expert Council ensuring leadership feedback and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Prepare and publish peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts and develop scientific outreach materials.
• Represent the PTFI at scientific conferences forums and other engagements to showcase the initiative and its impact.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts through the development of project proposals and related initiatives.

• Doctoral degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g. Agriculture Nutrition Food Science Biology Chemistry Biotechnology Public Health Environmental Science or a related discipline) ideally with laboratory experience.
• 5 years or more of experience in participating in interdisciplinary and multi-institutional projects. Global experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food composition analysis food systems research and data science.
• Specialized knowledge and expertise in on-farm crop and food sampling metadata interoperability data quality data governance and data stewardship.
• Solid skills conducting qualitative and quantitative agricultural research.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an international and multi-disciplinary environment
• Strong organizational and written and verbal communication skills with an ability to translate technical concepts for multiple audiences.
• Ability to travel up to 10% including international travel and overnight stay

The expected pay range will be $90000 to $110000. 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 through annual salary planning 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 Associations national online university with more than 100000 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 Associations 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health by 2028 the Association 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.

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