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Overview
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 excellent opportunity for a National Executive Programs Lead, Human Research Protection!
This position can be home-based within the U.S.
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.
#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
The National Executive Programs Lead, Human Research Protection, provides leadership for creating and leading the protection of human research participants for the institution. This position is responsible for institutional compliance with international, federal, and state rules, regulations, guidance, and laws regarding the conduct of research involving human research participants.
Strategy:
Create a culture of collaboration and business acumen to attract sponsors and external collaborators and to empower investigators, with a strong focus on portfolio growth in high-impact areas of research.
Contribute to the Association’s strategic planning initiatives.
Respond to financial, compliance, or institutional challenges that are at the intersection between research operations and research compliance.
Act as sponsor of applicable policy and procedure, leveraging team contributions and input to develop, document, communicate, and enforce institutional policy pertaining to research operations.
Ensure that operational activities are conducted in a manner that effectively meets federal guidelines and supports the Association's needs.
Operational Excellence:
In partnership with other Association’s business units, build and grow business unit services in the areas of Pre-Award, Post-Award, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Operations Support, and Information Technology.
Identify, lead, and direct process/quality improvement activities for the Association’s research enterprise.
Serve as an expert resource to researchers to manage issue escalation/resolution, achieve and maintain high levels of customer service, and manage the full range of research infrastructure.
Provides training for staff and investigators.
Performance Improvement:
Promote a management environment guided by exceptional customer service and continuous process improvement, while preserving institutional protections, engaging in proactive cost-recovery strategies, and harmonizing existing and new technology assets.
Measure and present results of improvement efforts and ongoing performance measures of processes.
Team Leadership & Development:
Build a culture of excellence, consistency, accountability, coaching, and professional development.
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of senior managers, managers and coordinators within the HRPP.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Act as a strategic advisor on human subject research protection, risk management, and operational impact.
Facilitate clear communication and guidance to internal teams regarding human subject research protection policies and processes.
Work closely with the Office of Funded Programs, Research, Community Impact, Science Operations, Finance, Legal, Mission Advancement, National Corporate Relations, and various implementation leaders to coordinate execution of the Association’s HRPP.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Science, or a related field preferred (JD, MD, PhD, MHA, MBA) or equivalent experience.
Minimum eight (8) years of experience.
Demonstrated excellence in strategic thinking, storytelling, executive communications, and cross-functional collaboration.
Experience leading teams, managing in a matrixed environment, and managing senior-level partnerships across multiple business lines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leaders.
Ability to travel up to 25% locally and overnight.
Preferred experience:
- Advanced degree in Business Administration, Science, or a related field preferred (JD, MD, PhD, MHA, MBA).
Compensation & Benefits
The minimum salary is $124,200.00, and the midpoint of the range is $165,600.00.Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply to the pay range. 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. Heart U 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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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
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Posted Date 38 minutes ago (11/13/2026 2:10 PM)
Requisition ID 2026-18462
Job Category Health Strategies
Position Type Full Time
American Heart Association Offers
- Health Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Disability & Insurance
- Well onTarget – Wellness Program
- Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Overview
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 excellent opportunity for a National Executive Programs Lead, Human Research Protection!
This position can be home-based within the U.S.
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.
#TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
The National Executive Programs Lead, Human Research Protection, provides leadership for creating and leading the protection of human research participants for the institution. This position is responsible for institutional compliance with international, federal, and state rules, regulations, guidance, and laws regarding the conduct of research involving human research participants.
Strategy:
Create a culture of collaboration and business acumen to attract sponsors and external collaborators and to empower investigators, with a strong focus on portfolio growth in high-impact areas of research.
Contribute to the Association’s strategic planning initiatives.
Respond to financial, compliance, or institutional challenges that are at the intersection between research operations and research compliance.
Act as sponsor of applicable policy and procedure, leveraging team contributions and input to develop, document, communicate, and enforce institutional policy pertaining to research operations.
Ensure that operational activities are conducted in a manner that effectively meets federal guidelines and supports the Association's needs.
Operational Excellence:
In partnership with other Association’s business units, build and grow business unit services in the areas of Pre-Award, Post-Award, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Operations Support, and Information Technology.
Identify, lead, and direct process/quality improvement activities for the Association’s research enterprise.
Serve as an expert resource to researchers to manage issue escalation/resolution, achieve and maintain high levels of customer service, and manage the full range of research infrastructure.
Provides training for staff and investigators.
Performance Improvement:
Promote a management environment guided by exceptional customer service and continuous process improvement, while preserving institutional protections, engaging in proactive cost-recovery strategies, and harmonizing existing and new technology assets.
Measure and present results of improvement efforts and ongoing performance measures of processes.
Team Leadership & Development:
Build a culture of excellence, consistency, accountability, coaching, and professional development.
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of senior managers, managers and coordinators within the HRPP.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Act as a strategic advisor on human subject research protection, risk management, and operational impact.
Facilitate clear communication and guidance to internal teams regarding human subject research protection policies and processes.
Work closely with the Office of Funded Programs, Research, Community Impact, Science Operations, Finance, Legal, Mission Advancement, National Corporate Relations, and various implementation leaders to coordinate execution of the Association’s HRPP.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Science, or a related field preferred (JD, MD, PhD, MHA, MBA) or equivalent experience.
Minimum eight (8) years of experience.
Demonstrated excellence in strategic thinking, storytelling, executive communications, and cross-functional collaboration.
Experience leading teams, managing in a matrixed environment, and managing senior-level partnerships across multiple business lines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to senior leaders.
Ability to travel up to 25% locally and overnight.
Preferred experience:
- Advanced degree in Business Administration, Science, or a related field preferred (JD, MD, PhD, MHA, MBA).
Compensation & Benefits
The minimum salary is $124,200.00, and the midpoint of the range is $165,600.00.Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply to the pay range. 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. Heart U 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.
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
#AHAIND2, #LI-Remote
Join our Talent Community!
Join our Talent Community to receive updates on new opportunities and future events.
Software Powered by ICIMS
Default: Location : Location US-TX-Dallas
Posted Date 38 minutes ago (11/13/2026 2:10 PM)
Requisition ID 2026-18462
Job Category Health Strategies
Position Type Full Time
American Heart Association Offers
- Health Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Disability & Insurance
- Well onTarget – Wellness Program
- Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Technology & Software
- Science & Research
- Electronics & Hardware
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead research engineer jobs.
- PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, materials science, or a related field
- 5 or more years of hands-on research experience with demonstrated publication or patent record
- Proficiency in Python, C++, or domain-specific research tools and simulation frameworks
- Experience leading or mentoring a team of researchers or engineers on multi-month projects
- Strong experimental design skills including hypothesis formulation, testing, and statistical analysis
- Ability to communicate research findings to both technical peers and non-technical stakeholders
Tips for Your Lead Research Engineer Job Search
Align your resume to research output
Lead research engineer roles weigh publications, patents, and prototypes heavily. List your first-author papers, patent numbers, and any research that reached production or commercialization. Hiring managers read these sections before your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead research engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your research domain
Filter openings by your specific area, whether that's computer vision, materials characterization, or computational biology. Applying to roles that match your domain exactly puts you in a much smaller and stronger candidate pool than broad research engineer searches.
Show research leadership, not just contribution
Lead roles expect you to have directed junior researchers or graduate students. Call out any time you scoped a project, mentored teammates, or made the call on methodology. Reviewers distinguish contributors from leads by looking for this language.
Prepare a research narrative for technical interviews
Most lead research engineer interviews include a deep-dive presentation on a past project. Practice explaining your problem framing, experimental design decisions, and what you would do differently. Interviewers probe your judgment at every step, not just your results.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, ask about research independence, publication rights, and access to compute or lab resources. These define the actual quality of the role and are often negotiable before the first day, especially at labs embedded within larger companies.
Lead Research Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead research engineers?
Emory University, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and TikTok are hiring the most lead research engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at technology companies, defense contractors, and life sciences firms with active R&D programs.
How many lead research engineer jobs are remote?
About 73% of lead research engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by research area. Machine learning and AI research roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions in materials science, hardware, and laboratory-based research typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a lead research engineer?
Most lead research engineers start with a PhD or master's degree in a technical field, then build a research portfolio through postdoctoral work, industry research positions, or academic labs. Moving into a lead role requires demonstrating independent research output, such as publications or patents, and taking on mentorship or project ownership within a team. Building visibility through conference presentations and open-source contributions also helps.
Can you get hired as a lead research engineer without direct experience in that title?
Yes, many candidates transition into lead research engineer roles from senior engineer or research scientist positions. The key is showing that you have already been doing lead-level work, such as owning a research agenda, directing junior contributors, or driving a project from concept to result, even if your title did not reflect that scope. Framing your resume around outcomes and leadership signals readiness for the step up.
What does the lead research engineer interview process look like?
The process typically involves an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone or video interview focused on your research background and methodology, and a full loop that includes a research presentation, a system design or problem-solving session, and conversations with cross-functional partners. Hiring panels look closely at how you scope problems, handle ambiguity, and explain trade-offs. Final rounds often include a discussion with a research director or VP.
Where can I find and apply to lead research engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to lead research engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your research domain and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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