American Diabetes Association · 13 hours ago
Senior Director, Scientific Content Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $134K/yr
8+ years expThe American Diabetes Association (ADA) is seeking a strategic and innovative Senior Director, Scientific Content Development to shape and amplify the national conversation on obesity as a chronic disease. This role involves developing content that educates the public, engages health care professionals, and influences policymakers to promote knowledge about obesity care. The Senior Director will ensure all content is scientifically accurate and mission-aligned, driving impact for people affected by obesity.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Identify and analyze emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in obesity-related scientific content/literature
Oversee the creation of a content calendar that drives awareness, education, and behavior change
Direct the creation of purpose-driven, audience-specific materials (e.g., patient education resources, clinical toolkits, policy briefs, digital content) that translate complex scientific information into clear, compelling, and actionable messages
Ensure all content is grounded in the latest scientific evidence, clinical guidelines, and best practices in health literacy and cultural competence
Serve as the expert reviewer for major public-facing OA communication assets, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and tone
Analyze, synthesize, and interpret health and scientific data to partner with communications team to craft narratives that resonate with the public, media, and stakeholders
Review and provide feedback on the OA's digital presence (website, social media, email)
Partner with the ADA's Marketing/Communications team to develop obesity-focused messaging for ADA’s communications efforts and campaigns
Work closely with ADA departments including Research, Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Professional Education, and Health Access teams to ensure an integrated, evidence-based approach to content
Partner with Research & Medical Affairs to accurately position scientific findings and clinical insights
Collaborate with Advocacy to develop persuasive materials that support policy change and improve access to care
Support Professional Education to create content aimed at health care professionals
Uphold and advocate for the highest ethical standards in health content, ensuring all practices consider privacy (HIPAA), regulatory, and legal issues specific to the health care industry
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or higher in Health Communication, Public Health (with a communication focus), or a directly related field is required
Eight plus years of progressive experience in health communication with at least five years in a senior leadership role
Deep understanding of obesity as a chronic disease, including its clinical, public health, and psychosocial dimensions
Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to translate complex information for varied audiences
Experience serving as an organizational spokesperson
Experience with or knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools with the ability to integrate AI strategically to advance organizational goals
Preferred
A focus on obesity, chronic disease, or nutrition is highly preferred
Benefits
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
Company
American Diabetes Association
Diabetes Educators is a Health, Wellness and Fitness company located in 170 N 1100 E, American Fork, Utah, United States.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$6.45MKey Investors
CVS Health FoundationStupski FoundationSoutheastern Grocers
2026-01-14Grant· $2.6M
2025-08-14Grant· $0.1M
2024-10-29Grant
Leadership Team
Charles D Henderson
Chief Executive Officer
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