The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking a Vice President of Health Care Improvement to join our Science & Health Care Team. Reporting directly to the Chief Scientific & Medical Officer (CSMO), this role will lead ADA’s initiatives focused on improving care for people living with diabetes.

The Vice President will oversee a portfolio of programs designed to advance evidence-based standards in diabetes care and lead initiatives to accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions that enhance health outcomes. This position also manages ADA’s Outcomes & Evaluation team, which engages in science and health care activities across the organization and within the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Leadership & Expertise

• Lead high-quality programs that advance evidence-based standards in diabetes care and provide clinical leadership support to the Professional Practice committee for development of ADA’s clinical practice guidelines, including the annual Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, consensus statements, and international reports
• Provide clinical expertise for professional education programs, conferences, writing groups, expert panels, and technical reviews.
• Act as a consultative medical and scientific expert to internal divisions (e.g., Government Affairs, Marketing and Communications, Development, Quality) and external organizations.

Strategic Program Development

• Oversee a portfolio of initiatives to accelerate adoption of innovative solutions that improve diabetes care, with emphasis on cardiometabolic health.
• Drive strategy for health care improvement in diabetes and implement scalable programs addressing patient needs.
• Oversee development of scientific proposals and delivery of clinical content in collaboration with ADA’s development team.

Outcomes & Evaluation

• Manage the Outcomes & Evaluation team, guiding approaches to metrics, measurement, and publication of results.
• Provide scientific and strategic input on evaluation frameworks to align with ADA goals and best practices.
• Review outcome reports to identify opportunities for improvement, innovation, and impact optimization.
• Ensure evaluation findings are disseminated through internal briefings, reports, and scholarly publications.

Publications & Communications

• Contribute to educational initiatives and publications targeting providers across the care spectrum.
• Collaborate with editorial boards of ADA journals and review consumer and professional publications for accuracy and adherence to ADA standards.
• Communicate complex medical content clearly to diverse audiences, both in-person and virtually.

External Representation

• Represent ADA’s scientific and medical positions to advisory groups, national committees, and health care organizations.
• Maintain consistent messaging of ADA’s mission from a clinical perspective.

Operational Leadership

• Lead high-quality programs, manage fiscal operations, and recommend process improvements.
• Proactively identify content needs and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will be a nationally recognized leader with a strategic vision and deep expertise in diabetes clinical care, research, and education. This individual will inspire commitment to the American Diabetes Association’s mission and drive meaningful change to improve lives and health outcomes.

Core Qualifications:

Education: A doctorate degree (or equivalent) in a health-related specialty required; other advanced degrees considered with demonstrated clinical diabetes expertise. Experience in academic teaching hospitals or research settings is strongly preferred.

Clinical Experience: Minimum of 7+ years in diabetes care and management and currently maintains a clinical practice.

Leadership: Proven ability to lead in complex healthcare or association environments, with experience in national or international academic or professional societies.

Academic Excellence: Demonstrated publication record in diabetes clinical research and ability to translate findings into practical applications that advance patient care. Expertise in cardiometabolic health and global experience is highly desirable.

Innovation: Demonstrated success in implementing innovative practices, technologies, and partnerships, including leveraging AI tools and digital health platforms.

Management Skills: Skilled in recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing teams; proficient in fiscal and budget management.

Collaboration & Engagement: Ability to build relationships with key opinion leaders, stakeholders, and the broader medical community. Experience strengthening philanthropic support and translating mission into compelling narratives.

Travel: This is a remote position with occasional travel, and the candidate must be comfortable managing staff in a virtual team environment.

Key Characteristics:

• Inspiring team leader and motivator who fosters collaboration and delivers excellence.
• Strategic and innovative thinker with the ability to identify emerging opportunities and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Highly organized self-starter with exceptional time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; thrives in both remote and in-person team environments.
• Committed to creating a culture of scientific rigor aligned with best practices.
• Positive, solutions-oriented approach with a forward-thinking mindset.

WHY WORK HERE

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) offers a rewarding career working for one of the premier voluntary health organizations in the world supporting people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Our employees like working at the ADA because of our mission, the inclusive environment, work-life balance, our benefits and our culture:

• Industry competitive base pay ranging from $165,000 - $200,000 for this role. Base offers are determined by several factors including but not limited to your relevant work experience, education, certifications, location, internal pay equity, etc.
• A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards
• Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days and sick days
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance and retirement savings
• Guided by our mission, we provide top tier diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program
• A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with most of our employees working remote
• Joining our dedicated team affords the gratification of knowing beyond a doubt that you will impact the lives and well-being of millions