VP, Science Medicine and Public Health (Hybrid)

VP, Science Medicine and Public Health (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL, United States

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Posted on: 10/28/2026

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VP, Science Medicine and Public Health (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a VP, Science Medicine and Public Health (Hybrid) on our Health Science & Ethics team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

As a VP, Science Medicine and Public Health, you will provide vision and leadership in science and public health for the AMA, advancing AMA as a credible source of evidence-based information on science, medicine and public health.

Develop and lead the implementation of policies and programs involving a wide range of scientific topics and programs relevant to the AMA agenda including evidence-based preventive services, high profile public health issues including promoting immunization practices, injury and violence prevention, and environmental health, pharmaceuticals (including the intersection of opioids, pain and addiction), and emerging areas of science.

Represent Science, Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) and serve as a subject matter expert across the organization informing AMA communications, marketing, policy development, educational products and resources, and advocacy (legislative, regulatory, and judicial) to influence external stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy and Program Development

Lead, define, and develop the Science, Medicine & Public Health team’s strategy and efforts in science and public health.

Maintain and strengthen the AMA’s role as a credible and trustworthy voice in science by leading and overseeing the analysis, interpretation, and reporting on a variety of topics related to science, medicine and public health.

Brief AMA leaders in advance of high-level public meetings to ensure messaging is evidence-based and aligned with AMA policy positions.

Provide evidence-based and politically-attuned recommendations for AMA policy and initiatives.

Develop and lead a team responsible for monitoring emerging areas of science and public health to ensure that AMA and the profession are prepared to respond to emerging areas and possible threats.

Work in coordination with other AMA business units and external stakeholders to strengthen public health systems to ensure the necessary infrastructure is in place to provide essential public health services in all communities.

Serve as principal investigator and/or provide leadership for other grant applications that seek external funding to advance the AMA strategic mission.

External Collaborations

Build and maintain relationships and collaborations with key leaders of relevant public and private sector organizations. Serve as the primary contact point with their management.

Represent and present on behalf of the AMA at external scientific and public health discussions.

Work collaboratively with other business units to develop and support the implementation of guidance and resources on science and public health topics to improve patient care and public health, to position the organization’s communications to the profession and the public on science and public health related topics, and to ensure amicus briefs and advocacy positions are evidence-based.

Engage internal and external resources to form partnerships to develop trainings and educational resources for physicians and health care personnel on topics related to science, medicine and public health, including the implementation of evidence-based guidelines.

Program & Project Management

Lead and manage a portfolio of initiatives, programming and activities using partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to support science and public health strategy.

Responsible for budget management and resource allocation decisions within SMPH.

Staff Management

Lead, mentor and provide management oversight for professional and administrative staff.

Responsible for setting objectives, evaluating performance, and developing staff.

Provide leadership within Health, Science & Ethics, take an active role in cross-functional strategic and operational planning, and inform and stand in on scientific matters for the Group Vice President.

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

MD or DO required.

At least 15 years’ experience; at least 5 of which are preferred to be in an academic environment, in establishing, directing, and participating in the collection of information and the evaluation of research activities; and at least 5 of which have been in a clinical practice or public health agency setting.

Documented expertise in a medical or public health field relevant to the position. Strong background in pharmaceutical science or public health preferred.

In-depth understanding of scientific, evidence-based medicine, and literature review and grading methodologies and their relevance to policy development; record of publication in the field required.

Proven ability to build and maintain relationships between and within organizations.

Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills with the ability to exercise diplomacy, tact, professionalism, responsiveness, and a high level of flexibility and persuasion.

Outstanding analytic skills.

Proven ability to build a strategic roadmap, and then develop and implement a tactical plan.

Experience and comfort with verbal presentation.

Some travel required.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $347,820-$469,710. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association’s benefits offerings, please click here.