Sr. Program Manager, Health Science

Lead healthcare quality improvement initiatives that help hospitals and healthcare organizations deliver better cardiovascular and stroke care.
In this role, you will manage strategic customer relationships, oversee program implementation, and guide projects that translate clinical evidence into measurable improvements in patient outcomes.
You will collaborate with hospital leaders, clinical teams, emergency medical services (EMS), and healthcare stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and support the adoption of evidence-based practices.
Your responsibilities will span project delivery, data-driven decision-making, staff management, customer engagement, and the dissemination of successful care models.
You will also partner with sales and clinical teams to expand program participation, strengthen customer retention, and help reduce health disparities.
This opportunity combines healthcare expertise, relationship management, and program leadership within a mission-driven environment focused on improving population health.
The position is full-time and remote, with occasional travel and funding currently secured through December 15, 2028, with the possibility of extension.

The ideal candidate combines healthcare experience, cardiovascular clinical quality improvement expertise, strong project management capabilities, and the ability to build trusted relationships with healthcare stakeholders.

• A bachelor's degree in a health-related field; a master's degree is preferred.

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience working in an acute care hospital on cardiovascular clinical quality or process improvement projects, or within a national cardiac quality improvement program that incorporates data collection into a structured improvement framework.

• Experience supporting cardiovascular services within hospitals or healthcare systems, particularly in coronary artery disease, including STEMI and NSTEMI, heart failure, and/or stroke care.

• Strong understanding of clinical quality improvement processes, healthcare performance measures, and evidence-based care practices.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, including the ability to analyze information and prepare clear, effective presentations.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations and facilitate discussions with both small and large groups.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clinical teams, healthcare executives, and other stakeholders.

• Confidence working virtually with customers through platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple deliverables, monitor progress, and maintain accountability.

• Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight stays.

• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) credential.

• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Experience participating in collaborative learning groups or hospital-based learning collaboratives.

• Experience with healthcare quality improvement systems.

• Familiarity with Systems of Care initiatives and the cardiovascular patient care continuum, including EMS, payers, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and post-acute care.

• Experience translating clinical data and quality improvement findings into practical strategies for improving patient outcomes.