Senior Director, Health Access and Quality

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking a Senior Director, Health Access & Quality to provide strategic leadership for national community implementation initiatives that advance ADA's Health Access & Quality priorities. This role leads the planning, implementation, and evaluation of externally funded programs focused on expanding access to care, improving chronic disease management, and strengthening community-healthcare partnerships.

Working collaboratively across ADA departments and with external stakeholders, the Senior Director manages complex initiatives, cultivates strategic partnerships, and ensures successful execution of program goals and sponsor commitments. This position serves as a key ambassador for ADA, representing the organization with national partners, funders, healthcare organizations, and community leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of national and regional Health Access & Quality initiatives that improve prevention, access to care, and chronic disease management.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with community-based organizations, healthcare systems, federally qualified health centers, professional associations, employers, and other external partners.
• Direct community implementation strategies that connect clinical care with trusted community resources and improve health outcomes.
• Manage multiple externally funded initiatives, ensuring timely execution of project plans, contractual deliverables, reporting requirements, and program milestones.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Development, Advocacy, Scientific & Medical Affairs, Marketing, Finance, and Research, to ensure coordinated implementation and organizational alignment.
• Identify opportunities to expand community impact through innovative partnerships and sustainable implementation models.
• Represent ADA at national conferences, partner meetings, advisory groups, and community events.
• Monitor program performance and utilize qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate outcomes and inform continuous improvement.
• Support grant development, renewal opportunities, and stewardship activities by contributing program expertise, implementation strategies, and impact reporting.
• Lead and mentor staff while fostering a collaborative, mission-driven, and high-performing team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Population Health, Social Work, Public Policy, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in public health, community health, healthcare, nonprofit, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated experience leading community-based implementation initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Experience managing strategic partnerships across healthcare, nonprofit, academic, government, and community sectors.
• Experience leading externally funded programs and working with philanthropic or corporate partners.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives while balancing strategic priorities and day-to-day execution.
• Experience supervising and developing high-performing teams.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of diabetes, obesity, chronic disease prevention, or population health.
• Understanding of healthcare delivery systems, community health, and social drivers of health.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong strategic planning, facilitation, and organizational leadership abilities.
• Ability to influence across functions and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Experience using program data and evaluation findings to measure impact and strengthen implementation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Travel: Ability to travel approximately 25-35% domestically.

Why Work Here

• Industry competitive base pay ranging from $113,000 - $127,000 for this role. Base offers are determined by several factors including but not limited to relevant work experience, education, certifications, location, and internal pay equity.
• A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, and 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.
• Top tier diabetes supply coverage through the medical benefits program.
• A company focus on mental health programs and work/life balance with most employees working remote.

About the Organization

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a leader in the fight to end diabetes. Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We provide lifesaving education and resources backed by trusted experts. Through research, the ADA searches relentlessly for a cure and supports the professionals who provide direct care.

Req Number: HEA-26-00003
Location: Remote, US - Nationwide
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Category: Health Access

The American Diabetes Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.