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The American Heart Association has an opportunity for a Clinical Research & Data Insights Project Manager, supporting our National Center office in Dallas, TX. This position can be home-based.

This is a full time, benefits eligible, grant funded opportunity. Current funding will expire on 6/30/2026, with the possibility of extension.

The Clinical Research & Data Insights Project Manager will oversee and coordinate research projects conducted in collaboration with industry partners and healthcare systems. This role ensures projects are executed on time, within scope, and aligned with the American Heart Association’s mission to advance science, improve patient outcomes, and generate real-world evidence. The Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between internal teams, external sponsors, and healthcare system partners to drive projects from initiation through successful completion.

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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• Manage end-to-end execution of clinical research projects, including development, planning, budgeting, timelines, deliverables, and reporting.
• Serve as the central point of contact for industry sponsors, healthcare systems, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (industry collaborators, clinical staff, volunteers, data management, analytics, science, legal, operations) to ensure project milestones are met.
• Monitor project performance and proactively identify risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including protocols, timelines, budgets, and status reports.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and ethical requirements in all research activities.
• Translate complex research findings into insights for sponsors, healthcare partners, and scientific dissemination.
• Support preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, presentations, and other knowledge translation activities.
• Foster positive sponsor relationships by ensuring high-quality service delivery and timely communication.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Clinical Research, Health Administration, Life Sciences, or related field required; Masters preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical research project management, preferably within academic, healthcare, or industry settings.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial operations, regulatory standards, and real-world evidence methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with different stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana) and familiarity with data visualization or reporting tools.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, including occasional overnight stays.

Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Collaboration and relationship management
• Results-oriented project execution
• Scientific and technical communication
• Problem-solving and adaptability

The expected pay range will be $70,000 to $90,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. 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 through annual salary planning and incentive programs;  eligibility for an incentive program is 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 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.

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.

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