National Strategic Account Director, Clinical Studies

American Heart Association Jobs Join our Talent Community to receive updates. Job Information American Heart Association National Strategic Account Director, Clinical Studies New Haven, Connecticut Overview As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career. The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a National Strategic Account Director, Clinical Studies on our Corporate Relations team. The location for this position is remote and flexible. This is a full-time, benefits eligible grant funded position. Current funding is approximately through June 2027. 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. Responsibilities Meet with assigned companies to develop a pathway for Association engagement to ultimately drive revenue toward our mission with a strategic account management approach. Work within peer group to support the growth and sustainability of the Associations work in Obesity and in Clinical Studies across all accounts. Facilitate relationships with accounts, at all levels and in various business units, for long-term engagement with the Association. Work across internal departments to develop solutions and work toward our mission that meets the needs and budget of the funder. Lead strategic meetings with companies to connect external opportunities to internal capabilities and develop agendas and facilitate those discussions. Engage with the Association field to align opportunities for local market engagement. Work to actively engage with and secure new accounts. Attend and meet with funders at key Scientific Conferences, most typically three conferences per year. Write and negotiate contracts. Qualifications Five (5) years of successful account management and sales experience, with proven history of success in related field. Experience in life sciences, real world evidence, research, and clinical development is preferred. Demonstrated ability to consult and interact internally across a large matrixed organization. Some travel, including overnights. Expected pay range will be $135,000 to $150,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Compensation Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. Thats why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed. Performance and Recognition You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, 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. Professional Development You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Work-Life Harmonization The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. The American Heart Associations 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. 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. This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities. In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities J-18808-Ljbffr