Sr. Program Lead, Professional Education, Specialty Conferences

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 opportunity for a Senior Program Lead, Professional Education, Specialty Conferences. This position provides strategic leadership for a portfolio of scientific conferences and educational programs, including Epidemiology and Lifestyle (EPI/Lifestyle), Basic Cardiovascular Sciences (BCVS), Vascular Discovery (VasD), Hypertension Scientific Sessions (HTN), and the ReSS Conference.

The Senior Program Lead is responsible for driving the growth, profitability, and long-term success of assigned conferences through strategic planning, volunteer engagement, staff leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. This role leads a team of program management professionals and works closely with volunteer leaders, strategic partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality scientific meetings that advance the Association's mission while meeting financial and operational objectives.

Success in this role is measured through conference growth, attendee satisfaction, volunteer engagement, operational excellence, revenue performance, and the development of innovative strategies that strengthen the Association's position as a leader in cardiovascular science and education.

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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