National Sr. Manager, Policy Research

Overview

As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.

 

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a National Sr. Manager, Policy Research.

 

The Voices for Healthy Kids National Sr. Director, Policy Research will lead the policy development, research technical assistance, and evaluation efforts for the initiative. Responsible for centering the initative’s research efforts in racial justice and equity, including research partnerships with volunteer committees. Also responsible for providing scientific guidance and direction to internal and external science staff and volunteers relating to activities in public policy related to children’s health, beginning prenatally. Responsible for consulting on various science aspects of public health and professional programs, publications and digital communications with health and science. The role will demonstrate the American Heart Association’s commitment to supporting the child health movement by strengthening collaborations with internal American Heart Association’s departments.

 

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.

 

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Responsibilities

• Directs, guides and collaborates with science volunteers within American Heart Association’s and the National Collaborative for Infants and Toddlers to build or contribute to the production of Voices/ American Heart Association science documents, programs, and activities which contribute to achieving Voices Mission.
• Maintains proficiency of cardiovascular and child health knowledge through reading science literature, establishing and maintaining professional consultation contacts, attending meetings, monitoring legislation, and attending to inquiries from public and professionals.
• Center Voices research and policy in equity and expand research partnerships to be diverse and inclusive.
• Writes and edits science-related materials for Voices/ American Heart Association professional channels and coordinates science reviews for Voices staff and grantees.
• Demonstrates leadership through participation in the Voices management team and building culture for Voices.

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Qualifications

• Bachelors degree of equivalent experience
• 5 years minimum prior relevant experience and at least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Experience in:
  • Coaching Others; Compliance Management; Compliance Risk Assessment; Coordination; Corporate Communications; Effective Communication; Government Relations; Industry Knowledge; Leadership; Planning and Organizing; Project Management; Regulatory Affairs; Regulatory Analysis; Regulatory Compliance; Regulatory Environment; Relationship Building; Team Management and Team Building

Compensation & Benefits

Expected pay range will be $110,000 - $121,000.  Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply.

 

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• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, 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.
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