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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.
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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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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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Top Industries Hiring
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote plumbing and fire protection engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or fire protection engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in Revit MEP and AutoCAD for construction document production
- Knowledge of NFPA codes including NFPA 13, 14, 20, and 24
- Experience sizing and designing fire suppression and domestic water systems
- EIT certification or active Professional Engineer license preferred
- Familiarity with hydraulic calculation software such as HydraCalc or SprinkCALC
Tips for Your Remote Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer Job Search
Show your remote design workflow upfront
Remote employers want to know you can run plumbing and fire protection system designs asynchronously from start to finish. Include specific BIM tools you use, how you coordinate with mechanical and structural engineers across time zones, and how you manage design review cycles without being on-site.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote plumbing and fire protection engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings.
Demonstrate async written communication skills
Remote plumbing and fire protection engineer roles depend heavily on clear written handoffs for design markups, code compliance notes, and coordination with contractors. Add a brief note in your cover letter describing how you document design decisions and communicate technical changes in writing.
Highlight multi-state code familiarity
Remote firms often handle projects across several states simultaneously, so familiarity with IPC, IFC, NFPA 13, and state-level amendments beyond your home jurisdiction signals you can contribute to a distributed project pipeline without a ramp-up period.
Remote Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote plumbing and fire protection engineer job?
Target engineering consultancies and design-build firms that operate distributed teams and handle projects across multiple states, since those are the employers most likely to hire plumbing and fire protection engineers remotely. Remote employers screen for self-directed project management, strong written communication for async coordination, and proficiency with BIM software like Revit and AutoCAD MEP. A portfolio showing completed plumbing and fire suppression system designs from prior remote or hybrid roles gives you a clear edge over candidates who can only point to in-office work.
Which companies hire remote plumbing and fire protection engineers?
Remote plumbing and fire protection engineer roles are posted by telex, Hubbell, and ECNS Global Consultants PLLC and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be multi-state engineering consultancies, remote-first MEP firms, and facilities infrastructure companies that manage design and coordination across distributed project teams.
Can you get a remote plumbing and fire protection engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently with minimal on-site supervision from day one. Your best path is through remote-first MEP consultancies or infrastructure technology firms that have structured onboarding for junior engineers. Showing proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD MEP, or fire suppression calculation software, plus any design project work from coursework or internships, helps demonstrate you can contribute without hand-holding.
Do you need a degree for remote plumbing and fire protection engineer jobs?
Usually, but the specific degree matters less than your licensure status and demonstrated design competency. Most remote employers in this field require or strongly prefer a Professional Engineer license or progress toward one, since remote engineers often operate without direct senior oversight. Candidates who can show completed plumbing or fire protection system designs, relevant certifications, and comfort with BIM tools can offset a non-traditional educational background in some roles.
Which industries hire the most remote plumbing and fire protection engineers?
Remote plumbing and fire protection engineer roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire remotely because their engineering teams coordinate across multiple project sites and regional offices, making distributed work a practical fit for design and documentation tasks.
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