Sr. Director, Clinical Programs, Translation & Quality Improvement

Position Summary:

The Alzheimer's Association is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Sr. Director, Clinical Programs, Translation & Quality Improvement to lead the design, national implementation, and continuous improvement of clinical programs that transform brain health and dementia care across the country. This senior role is responsible for translating the latest research and evidence into practical, scalable clinical tools and programs, leading quality improvement initiatives that drive measurable change in how dementia is detected, diagnosed, and managed, and overseeing ALZPro — the Association's centralized professional hub for clinical resources, guidelines, education, and implementation tools as a core platform for clinical translation and implementation. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in clinical program development and quality improvement methodologies, along with a genuine passion for improving outcomes for people living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Program Development and Scaling: Lead the design, development, and national scaling of evidence-based clinical programs supporting brain health/risk reduction, early detection, diagnosis, care navigation, and dementia management. Manage a portfolio of clinical offerings to ensure ongoing relevance, rigor, and measurable impact. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of direct reports spanning clinical programs, translation, quality improvement, platform management, and national convenings.
• ALZPro Platform Oversight and Strategy: Oversee the strategic direction, adoption, integration, content integrity, and ongoing development of ALZPro, the Association's professional hub for clinicians, researchers, and dementia care providers. Ensure the platform remains a current, trusted, and clinically authoritative resource by coordinating content updates and aligning offerings with the Association's scientific and programmatic priorities. Identify opportunities to expand ALZPro's reach and utility, and ensure the platform is embedded into clinical program delivery and health system implementation work.
• Research Translation and Implementation: Oversee the translation of emerging dementia research into actionable clinical tools, training curricula, care protocols, and platform content. Maintain processes for monitoring the scientific landscape and integrating new evidence into programs and ALZPro resources in a timely, rigorous manner. Develop implementation support resources — including guides, training materials, and technical assistance frameworks — that enable effective adoption across varied care settings.
• Quality Improvement Initiatives and Collaboratives: Design and lead QI initiatives and collaboratives that support care teams in adopting best practices in dementia detection, diagnosis, and care. Apply established QI methodologies to drive systemic, sustainable change, and develop measurement frameworks to guide iterative program improvement. Support participating organizations through structured learning, peer exchange, and expert technical assistance. Leverage real-world data, learning collaboratives, and continuous feedback loops to accelerate adoption and sustain improvements across diverse care settings.
• Implementation Support and Clinical Partnerships: Collaborate with health system and clinical partners to support effective implementation of Association programs and QI initiatives and scalable models of care delivery. Serve as a subject matter expert for implementation teams and work cross-functionally with partnership-facing colleagues to maximize program adoption and impact. Represent the Association at clinical and scientific convenings to advance its leadership in dementia care quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Alignment: Partner with internal teams across Research, Medical Affairs, Professional Education, Advocacy, and Health Systems to align clinical programs, QI efforts, and ALZPro with organizational priorities. Contribute to new product and program development, ensuring clinical integrity and implementation readiness and alignment with scalable delivery models. Provide strategic recommendations to the VP and senior leadership on program performance, platform engagement, and emerging clinical trends.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Establish and track metrics to evaluate the reach, quality, and impact of clinical programs, QI initiatives, and ALZPro engagement. Deliver clear, regular performance reports to leadership with insights and recommendations for continuous improvement. Define and advance measurement frameworks that contribute to the development of dementia care quality benchmarks and future standards.
• Strategic Field Leadership and Influence: Serve as a national thought leader in dementia care quality and clinical practice transformation. Contribute to the development of emerging standards, frameworks, and best practices that influence care delivery across health systems, providers, and policy environments. Represent the Association in national forums, partnerships, and collaborations to advance the field.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in clinical program development, implementation science, quality improvement, or a related field, with demonstrated impact in health care settings
• Advanced degree in a relevant clinical, public health, or health sciences field preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% within the United States, by car or plane

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Deep knowledge of clinical program development and implementation, with expertise in translating research evidence into practical, scalable clinical applications
• Strong command of quality improvement science and methodologies, including experience designing and facilitating QI collaboratives or learning networks
• Familiarity with dementia care delivery, including risk reduction, early detection, care navigation, and the roles of primary care, specialty care, and community-based providers
• Experience managing or overseeing a digital platform, professional resource hub, or clinical content library preferred
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with demonstrated ability to develop and motivate direct reports
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across research, programmatic, and operational teams
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex clinical and scientific content for diverse audiences
• Analytical and data-driven approach to program evaluation and continuous improvement
• Experience working with or in health systems, clinical practices, or community-based care settings in an implementation or quality improvement capacity preferred

Title: Sr. Director, Clinical Programs, Translation & Quality Improvement

Position Location: US remote with travel as needed

Full-time based on 37.5 hours per week minimum

Position Grade & Compensation: Grade 513 The Alzheimer's Association’s good faith expectation for the salary range for this role is between $175,000-$200,000

This position is eligible for a bonus based on both individual and organizational performance, up to 6%.

Reports To: Vice President, Health Systems

Who We Are:

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia– by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

The Alzheimer’s Association announced a landmark $100 million investment in research for 2023. This unparalleled commitment is illustrative of the momentum we are building in dementia research — our investments today will lead to breakthroughs tomorrow.

At the Alzheimer’s Association, our employees are at the core of all we do. Our network of more than 1,750 employees across the United States makes a difference each and every day for those impacted by Alzheimer’s and those at risk for the disease.

We warmly invite qualified applicants to consider this opportunity to make a life-changing impact on the millions living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers and those that may develop the disease in the future. Read on to learn more about the role, then visit our website www.alz.org/jobs to explore who we are and why we've been recognized as a Best Place to Work for the last twelve years in a row.

At the Alzheimer's Association®, we believe that diverse perspectives are critical to achieving health equity — meaning that all communities have a fair and just opportunity for early diagnosis and access to risk reduction and quality care. The Association is committed to engaging underrepresented and underserved communities and responding with resources and education to address the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Association commitment remains steadfast in engaging all communities in our full mission. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment to the fullest extent required by law, including, but not limited to, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Employees working 24 hours/week or more are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flex accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance, long term care insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, 12 annual holidays and Paid Family Leave, as well as an annual Cultural & Heritage Day and Volunteer Day of their choosing. They are also eligible for our gold standard 401(k) retirement plan. Please click HERE for more information.

Full time employees (37.5 hours/week), will enjoy all of the above plus an annual School Visitation Day and an Elder Care Facility Day of their choosing.

Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act at the Alzheimer's Association.

The Alzheimer's Association will conduct an individualized assessment of the material job duties of this job include working with vulnerable communities which the employer may reasonably believe that Criminal History may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship for the safety of the community.

The background check will include searches for: social security person search, public reports, county & federal criminal reports, multi-jurisdictional, sex offender database, NSOPW national sex offender, education, employment history, motor vehicle or driving history, and reference checks.