Project Manager, Global Scientific Operations

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager, Global Scientific Operations. This position can be home-based.

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of internal and external operational systems, workflows, and cross-functional initiatives supporting the PTFI Ecosystem.
• Identify operational gaps, risks, and opportunities and develop scalable solutions that improve coordination, transparency, and collaboration internally and externally.
• Support PTFI strategic and scientific priorities including expanding the global lab ecosystem, PTFI standardized methods, and evolving grant deliverables through operational frameworks.

• Manage onboarding of current and future laboratories into the PTFI Global Ecosystem.
• Manage and continuously improve the onboarding framework, including workflows, training, communications, content, and lab experience.
• Coordinate onboarding across internal and external teams. Monitor onboarding progress, program capacity, risks, and feedback to support successful and scalable implementation.
• Work cross-functionally with PTFI Multi-Omics Lead, PTFI method experts, and PTFI technology partners to maintain scientific integrity and continuity of onboarding and resource content on The PTFI Ecosystem Hub.

• Manage, develop and maintain the PTFI Ecosystem Hub as a central platform for PTFI Global Ecosystem communications, learning, resources, and collaboration.
• Develop ecosystem engagement and communication strategies that strengthen collaboration, information exchange, and participation across the network.
• Represent PTFI at relevant scientific conferences, symposia, professional meetings, and other events to support identifying opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and ecosystem growth.

• Serve as an operational and project management liaison connecting PTFI internal teams.
• Provide system and operational guidance and support for approved metadata, sample, and study management.
• Provide guidance for domestic and international logistics associated with PTFI onboarding, food analysis, and research activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, nutrition, public health, biological or chemical sciences, agricultural sciences, data science, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or public health field preferred.
• 3+ years of project management experience and participation in interdisciplinary and multi-institutional projects. Global experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to translate technical concepts for differnt audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a global environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent process management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Google Drive (including Google Docs), database management, and ability to learn new software applications as appropriate.
• Ability to be dynamic, detail-oriented, multi-task, and re-prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food composition analysis, food systems research, and data science preferred.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time per year

The American Heart Association’s 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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