SENIOR MANAGER, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
What you’ll do.
As the Senior Manager, Quality Improvement, you’ll help neurologists put evidence into practice by managing the processes that support clinical practice guidelines, evidence-based publications, and resources. You’ll advance the AAN’s strategic objectives by supporting the development of timely, evidence-based clinical guidelines, editorial and dissemination strategies, and meaningful resources that engage neurologists in improving their practice. Working across divisions, you’ll connect clinical practice and quality efforts to deliver value for AAN members.
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Who we are.
Join a diverse community of fun, energetic, and dedicated employees and members who are committed to supporting neurologists worldwide in providing exceptional care to their patients. The AAN's vision is to be indispensable to our members, and we continue to embrace our values of Community, Leadership, Well-being and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Together, we pursue our mission to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all.
The AAN, founded in Minneapolis in 1948, supports and represents more than 44,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals worldwide who provide crucial patient care, seek new cures and treatments for brain disease and work to ensure patient access to the right care. Our headquarters is in a stunning, energy-efficient office, located in downtown Minneapolis’s dynamic Mill District, and our public policy office is near the action on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Both locations offer easy access to light rail, major bus lines, parking options, walking/biking paths, and a myriad of dining and entertainment choices, making it a vibrant hub for everyone.
What we look for.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Care Management, Health Sciences, Nursing, or related field
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience in healthcare management and quality improvement
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
- Minimum of 3 years of project management experience
- Demonstrated ability to uphold the AAN’s values
- Demonstrated ability to supervise a team in a fast-paced environment and nurture individual career development and growth
- Ability to provide clear instructions and successful presentations to staff, work groups and panels
- Demonstrated skill, tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and professionalism in interactions with teams, members, and other relevant individuals or groups
- Demonstrated proficiency using MS Office for word, spreadsheet, and presentations
- Excellent time management skills, ability to deliver results when facing multiple projects with tight deadlines
- Advanced knowledge of evidence-based medicine and clinical practice guideline development is preferred
- Knowledge of established evidence grading, and recommendation-development methods, such as GRADE or comparable frameworks is preferred
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and physician or subject-matter expert panels through complex evidence-based projects is preferred
- Demonstrated experience providing strategic and operational leadership for multiple concurrent, multi-year programs or projects is preferred
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements, technology, or emerging approaches is preferred
Relevant education and/or experience exceeding the required qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Travel Requirements: Minimal travel required – up to 5%
Location: Minneapolis, MN and is identified as hybrid (required to work in the office with the ability to work remotely part of the week)
Schedule: Occasional evening and weekends required
What we offer.
Our excellent benefits package that works as hard for you as you do for us.
- Thrive at Work and Beyond
- Flexible work arrangements
- Generous PTO & holidays
- Comprehensive wellness programs
- Paid parental, family, and bereavement leave
- Benefits to Secure Your Future
- Competitive salary & incentive program
- 10.5% 401(k) contribution & financial planning resources
- Paid life, and both long- and short-term disability insurance
- Benefits to Grow With Us
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training programs
- Monetary years of service recognition awards
- Feel Recognized & Connected (Culture & Community)
- Employee awards & peer recognition to celebrate excellence
- Team-building events & company celebrations to foster connections
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives to create a culture where everyone belongs
- Volunteer days & charitable giving programs to make an impact beyond the workplace
- Health & Happiness (Medical, Dental, Vision & More)
- Comprehensive health coverage with medical, dental, and vision plans
- Telemedicine & mental health resources for accessible care
- Onsite workout facility, gender-neutral restroom, wellness and lactation rooms
- Transportation subsidy
- Flavored waters & on-site fitness
Great Location: Our headquarters is a beautiful, energy-efficient office in Minneapolis, MN. Our headquarters is in a stunning, energy-efficient office, located in downtown Minneapolis’s dynamic Mill District, and our public policy office is near the action on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Both locations offer easy access to light rail, major bus lines, parking options, walking/biking paths, and a myriad of dining and entertainment choices, making it a vibrant hub for everyone.
Great People in Great Careers: The AAN offers talent opportunities in the fields of Administration, Accounting, Marketing, Communications, Digital Development, Event Planning, Social Media, Research, Health Policy, Information Systems, Project Management, and more.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
View our press room, conferences, world-renowned guidelines, social media channels, patient and caregiver magazine, and most recent Annual Report.
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The American Academy of Neurology is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Care Management, Health Sciences, Nursing, or a related field
- At least 5 years of related experience in healthcare management and quality improvement
- At least 3 years of supervisory experience
- At least 3 years of project management experience
- Ability to uphold the organization's values
- Ability to supervise a team in a fast-paced environment and support career development
- Ability to provide clear instructions and presentations to staff, work groups, and panels
- Skill, tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and professionalism in professional interactions
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
- Excellent time management and ability to deliver results across multiple projects with tight deadlines
- Advanced knowledge of evidence-based medicine and clinical practice guideline development
- Knowledge of evidence grading and recommendation-development methods such as GRADE
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and physician or subject-matter expert panels through complex evidence-based projects
- Experience providing strategic and operational leadership for multiple concurrent, multi-year programs or projects
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements, technology, or emerging approaches
What We Do
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), established in 1948, is an international professional association with over 38,000 neurologists and neuroscience professionals dedicated to providing the best possible care for patients with neurological disorders. The AAN is strongly committed to its mission and focuses its efforts on ensuring the reality of the principles and standards set forth in the AAN mission statement. Vision To be indispensable to our members. Mission To promote the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care and enhance member career satisfaction. Core Values Community We work together as neurology professionals and Academy staff to accomplish the mission and vision of the Academy and to share our common experience and expertise in belonging to and serving the neurology community. Leadership We guide, inspire, and empower members, patients, and other stakeholders to make a positive difference in their own lives and the lives of others in the neurology community, and to contribute to the Academy mission. Integrity We set and maintain the highest ethical standards for ourselves and our programs, products, and services. Professionalism We work collaboratively as a committed team, to share our expertise and use informed decision-making in service of others to improve the quality of neurological care. Respect We embrace the dignity and uniqueness of every person, being sensitive and empathetic to the needs of others. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism, and Social Justice (IDEAS) We commit to intentional action to be a fully inclusive, deliberately diverse, and anti-racist organization that respects and values our membership, our staff, and the communities we serve. We will actively promote equity and social justice in neurology and the neurosciences.
