The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Business Development Lead, Clinical Product & Platforms, American Heart Association AI TORCH in our National Center office located in Dallas, TX. (Home-based work is available) 

The Business Development Lead, Clinical Product & Platforms, American Heart Association AI TORCH is responsible for driving growth, partnerships, and commercialization for the American Heart Association AI TORCH, powered by Dandelion, the independent evaluation and assurance program for healthcare AI. This role leads business development efforts across healthcare AI, digital health, provider organizations, life sciences, and technology sectors, helping organizations validate the safety, performance, transparency, and trustworthiness of AI solutions through rigorous, third-party assessments. The Lead will identify and secure strategic partnerships, expand market adoption, and position AI TORCH as the leading independent standard for evaluating AI in healthcare.

• Develop and execute AI TORCH's business development strategy to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Identify, cultivate, and close strategic partnerships, licensing agreements, and commercialization opportunities.
• Build relationships with healthcare AI companies, health systems, technology platforms, and industry leaders.
• Lead contract discussions and partnership negotiations in collaboration with legal, product, science, and finance teams.
• Manage a robust pipeline of opportunities from prospecting through execution.
• Collaborate across American Heart Association teams to align market opportunities with product and innovation priorities.
• Represent AI TORCH externally at meetings, conferences, and industry events.
• Monitor emerging market trends and identify new opportunities to expand AI TORCH's reach and impact.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, licensing, or healthcare technology.
• Demonstrated success in developing strategic partnerships and generating revenue.
• Strong understanding of healthcare, AI, digital health, or health technology markets.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial, self-directed, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

The expected pay range will be $135,000 to $145,000.  Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to the pay range may apply. 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; this position is incentive eligible based on achieving certain targets
• 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.

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