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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• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s 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, 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 Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 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 Association’s 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.

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. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.

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Posted Date 15 hours ago (8/13/2024 2:47 PM)

Requisition ID 2024-13902

Job Category Advocacy

Position Type Full Time