Overview

　　Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.

　　The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Research and Grant Administrator in our National Center office located in Dallas, TX. DFW is the preferred, but the location for this position is flexible.

　　This is a full-time, benefits eligible, grant-funded opportunity through 12/2028.

　　The Senior Research and Grant Administrator will lead collaboration among Research and Grants Administration staff and other Science/Food Is Medicine staff to develop processes for FIM Research awards.

　　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.

　　#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity, equity & inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. 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 heart.org.

　　Responsibilities

　　Develop processes for FIM Research awards

　　Be responsible for RFP process for FIM trials

　　Lead all aspects of research award agreements for approximately 20-25 trials simultaneously

　　Review progress and financial reporting for awards

　　Ensure appropriate regulatory compliance of funded trials (e.g., clinicaltrials.gov registration and reporting, INDs, Human subjects, single or central IRBs)

　　Provide mentorship and training to study coordinators and other staff regarding regulatory requirements

　　Qualifications

　　Advanced Degree (MPH, MS, PhD, etc.) highly preferred, or equivalent work experience.

　　Clinical or research experience in the cardiovascular, neuroscience, clinical trials, or related fields

　　Staff position experience in not for profit, academic and/or government sectors or an active committee/ Board/ officer member in a professional member society

　　Outstanding writing & communication skills with a publication history in peer reviewed journals

　　Outstanding collaboration and group leadership skills

　　Demonstrated experience in handling multiple long- and short-term projects concurrently

　　Ability to understand, integrate and summarize scientific literature.

　　Compensation & Benefits

　　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. 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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　　Location US-TX-Dallas

　　Posted Date 4 days ago (1/23/2024 9:45 PM)

　　Requisition ID 2024-12549

　　Job Category Health Strategies

　　Position Type Full Time

　　Location: TX-Dallas