Program Manager, Health Science, Lab Ecosystem

Job Posting Organization:
The American Heart Association (AHA) was founded in 1924 and has since made significant strides in reducing cardiovascular disease deaths by half. The organization is dedicated to addressing major health challenges and accelerating progress towards a healthier future for all. With a mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, the AHA operates in various capacities across the United States and beyond, focusing on cardiovascular and brain health. The AHA is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that its workforce reflects a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The organization has a robust corporate culture that emphasizes work-life harmonization and offers numerous resources for employee development and well-being.

Job Overview:
The Program Manager for Health Science, Lab Ecosystem will play a pivotal role in supporting the American Heart Association's National Center office, specifically in relation to the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI). This initiative aims to provide standardized multi-omics tools and data to characterize food quality across the globe. The role is designed for individuals who are passionate about food systems, health, and data science, and who can contribute to the advancement of global collaboration within the PTFI and Food EDU ecosystems. The position is home-based, allowing for flexibility while engaging in a full-time, fixed-term opportunity with the potential for extension beyond June 30, 202

• The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating laboratory networks, generating content, managing communications, and overseeing project timelines and deliverables.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Lab Ecosystem Manager will have a diverse set of responsibilities, including:

• Content Generation: Co-creating scientific reports, presentations, and documentation to share progress and best practices across the PTFI ecosystem.
• Communication: Acting as the primary contact for the PTFI global ecosystem, addressing agreements and queries from data users and contributors, and coordinating communications between PTFI, Good Food Fellows, and Food EDU ecosystems.
• Coordination: Collaborating with PTFI team members to support onboarding of multi-omics tools, aligning workflows for scientific training distribution, and managing Standard Operating Protocols for various processes related to food sample handling and data management.
• Monitoring: Tracking PTFI deliverables and project timelines, ensuring timely milestone delivery, and providing feedback to enhance processes.
• Contracts and Agreements: Managing contracts and agreements with collaborating labs and service providers, working closely with legal and administrative teams to process necessary documentation.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s or Doctoral degree in a relevant scientific field such as Nutrition, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Public Health, or Environmental Science. Additionally, a minimum of 3 years of experience in interdisciplinary and multi-institutional projects is required, with global experience being preferred. Candidates should have a solid understanding of food composition analysis, food systems research, and data science, along with strong organizational and communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to diverse audiences. The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global environment is essential, as is the willingness to travel up to 10%, including international travel.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Master’s or Doctoral degree in a relevant scientific discipline. This educational foundation should ideally be complemented by laboratory experience, which will enhance the candidate's ability to engage with the scientific aspects of the role effectively.

Experience:
The position requires at least 3 years of relevant experience, particularly in participating in interdisciplinary and multi-institutional projects. Candidates with global experience will be favored, as the role involves collaboration across various international stakeholders and initiatives.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the global nature of the role and the need for effective communication across diverse audiences. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position with a fixed-term contract that is eligible for benefits. The expected salary range for this role is between $100,000 and $115,000, depending on experience. The American Heart Association offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a robust retirement program. Employees are also entitled to a minimum of 16 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, increasing with seniority, and 12 paid holidays annually. The organization supports professional development through tuition assistance and access to its corporate university, Heart U.