Ventures Lead Studio Red

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 Ventures team is seeking a Studio Red Lead in executing new healthcare innovation initiatives focused on cardiology and brain health. This role will support identifying, developing, and commercializing new business opportunities in these areas, driving impact and financial sustainability for Studio Red and its ventures.

This individual will work closely with Studio Red leadership, healthcare experts, and strategic partners to manage projects that align with the Association's mission "to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives." The ideal candidate has experience in business management, healthcare innovation, and project execution, with a strong ability to collaborate across stakeholders and drive high-impact results.

This position can be home-based.

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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Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead the planning, execution, and management of Studio Red healthcare innovation projects, ensuring alignment with cardiology and brain health priorities.
• Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for project development, from initial concept through commercialization.
• Establish and follow a formal operating calendar to ensure structured project execution and clear milestone tracking.
• Support Studio Red leadership in evaluating new opportunities across healthcare sectors (e.g., digital, device, services, etc.)

Market Research & Business Development

• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify new areas in cardiology and brain health that present business opportunities.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to assess commercialization potential and define go-to-market strategies.
• Identify opportunities to integrate entrepreneurial and innovative practices into Studio Red's business development activities.

Stakeholder & Partner Engagement

• Establish and maintain long-term peer relationships with senior executives, industry leaders, and researchers in healthcare.
• Collaborate with entrepreneurs, healthcare institutions, and venture investors to accelerate innovation.
• Act as a Studio Red ambassador, representing the organization in industry events, conferences, and strategic meetings.
• Ensure effective communication and engagement with internal Association units, aligning projects with broader organizational priorities.

Operational & Financial Oversight

• Support the tracking of project budgets, financial performance, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure project success.
• Prepare reports and insights for Studio Red leadership and external stakeholders on venture progress, financial outcomes, and impact.
• Manage relationships with funding partners and donors, ensuring projects are aligned with funding priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, life sciences, or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• At least Five (5) years of experience in resource allocation in health technology and/or services, medical devices, diagnostics, or life sciences.
• Proven experience in project management, market analysis, and healthcare business development.
• Ability to lead and participate in strategic discussions with C-level executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.
• Experience managing large, complex projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive results in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Willingness to travel (~30%) for meetings, conferences, project oversight, and business development.

Preferred Experience:

• Master's degree (MBA or PhD) in life sciences, business, or healthcare-related fields.
• Ten (10) years of experience in experience in resource allocation in health technology and/or services, medical devices, diagnostics, or life sciences.
• Experience in startup incubation, venture studio environments, or corporate innovation roles.
• Strong understanding of healthcare ecosystems, including hospitals, payers, and medical research.
• Familiarity with cardiovascular and neurological health technologies and trends.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean methodologies, or project management frameworks.

Why Join Studio Red?

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead high-impact healthcare projects that drive cardiology and brain health innovation. As part of Studio Red's venture-building initiatives, the Lead will play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare solutions, working alongside top industry leaders, scientists, and entrepreneurs.

Compensation & Benefits

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 by merit increases and incentive programs. We offer a base salary with the potential to earn an incentive of up to 10% of your base pay for this role. The potential incentive is based on achieving certain revenue targets and triggers.
• 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. HeartU 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 AHA 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. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.

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