• 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
• 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. 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](https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-heart-association/life/theahalife), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/theahalife/), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheAHALife/), [X](https://x.com/theahalife?lang=en), and at [heart.jobs](https://heart.jobs/).

• Responsibilities
• + 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.

• Qualifications
• + 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.

• Compensation & Benefits
• 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](https://heart.jobs/rewards-and-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.
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Location

• _US-TX-Dallas_
• Posted Date
• _5 days ago_ _(9/9/2026 12:56 PM)_
• _Requisition ID_
• _2026-18131_
• _Job Category_
• _Science & Research_
• _Position Type_
• _Full Time_