Accelerator Program Associate

HL7 International is a global, member-driven non-profit dedicated to advancing healthcare data interoperability. The organization is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as an international Standards Development Organization (SDO). Our widely adopted standards and frameworks are the foundation of health information exchange worldwide, enabling data to be shared, accessed, and applied to improve health outcomes and system performance. We are entering an exciting new chapter of growth and transformation.

Our strategic vision emphasizes brand recognition, revenue diversification and growth, and the ability to innovate in response to emerging healthcare challenges.

HL7 International is seeking an Accelerator Program Associate to provide dedicated program operations services to a portfolio of HL7's FHIR® Accelerator programs, reporting to the Director, Resource Development. HL7 FHIR Accelerators are collaborative, multi-stakeholder initiatives that operate under HL7's organizational and fiduciary umbrella. They bring together payers, providers, vendors, government agencies, and standards experts to develop high-quality FHIR Implementation Guides and advance real-world interoperability.

The Accelerator Program Associate serves as the primary operational point of contact for assigned Accelerator(s), ensuring that governance, project operations, financial administration, and HL7 coordination functions are executed with consistency, professionalism, and transparency. This position is fully funded through direct charges to the Accelerator program(s), consistent with HL7's cost allocation model for program-specific staff. It represents a foundational investment in HL7's internal program management infrastructure and offers a significant opportunity for professional growth as HL7 continues to expand and mature its Accelerator portfolio.

The Accelerator Program Associate will be expected to participate in regular virtual meetings, some of which may occur across time zones, given the international nature of HL7's work. Occasional travel to HL7 Working Group Meetings or Accelerator-related events may be required. This is a fully remote position. HL7 is open to hiring candidates that reside in the following states:
Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, and Texas.

1. Governance

• Manage the administrative operations of assigned Accelerator governance bodies, including Steering Committee(s) and Operating Committee(s)
• Coordinate meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, facilitation logistics, minutes, and action item tracking
• Maintain governance documentation, membership rosters, and committee records
• Onboard new Accelerator members and committee participants
• Align governance processes with HL7 policies and Accelerator charters

2. HL7 & FHIR Accelerator Coordination

• Serve as the primary administrative liaison between assigned Accelerator(s) and the broader HL7 ecosystem, including relevant Work Groups, product families, and project teams
• Facilitate communication between Accelerator leadership and HL7 staff across departments (communications, finance, IT, legal, and others as needed)
• Stay current on HL7 policies, processes, and organizational developments relevant to Accelerator operations
• Ensure cross-Accelerator coordination and knowledge-sharing as directed by the Director of Resource Development

3. Project Operations

• Lead cross-workstream project operations, including milestone tracking, deliverable management, risk identification and mitigation
• Maintain public-facing Accelerator artifacts, including websites and Confluence spaces
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for…