Science & Medicine Advisor

About the role

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement to help ensure a healthier future for all. This role is based in our National Center office in Dallas, TX, with the option for home-based work.

The Science and Medicine Advisor (SMA) provides direction and guidance to US-based and international practicing physicians, scientists, and allied health professional volunteers. Through strong interpersonal and leadership skills and broad knowledge of cardiovascular care and science, the SMA collaborates with science volunteers to produce the Association’s Scientific Statements, Clinical Practice Guidelines, educational programs, advocacy and policy responses, and other activities requiring clinical and research expertise. The SMA also serves as an in-house expert and resource for Association staff developing programs, press releases, and public-facing materials.

Responsibilities

• Guide and partner with science volunteers (clinicians, researchers, and scientists) in creating American Heart Association scientific statements, advisories, guidelines, conference programming, early career mentoring experiences, and integrating these into Association activities and programs.
• Provide consultation, guidance, and approval on science aspects to internal Association staff developing public and professional programs, patient and lay publications, Association websites, press releases, corporate relations, and marketing materials with health and science implications.
• Work with teams to review content for Association professional websites and products.
• Synthesize, analyze, and explain (verbally and in writing) the current state of science and medicine in their portfolios, as well as the implications for the Association, to lay professionals and internal staff.

Requirements

• RN, MD, NP, PA with a Graduate degree and clinical experience from an academic medical center, hospital, or private practice caring for cardiovascular patients or equivalent experience; doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, etc.) preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional adult cardiology clinical experience with additional research experience in cardiovascular or related fields. Eight (8) years preferred.
• Superior writing and communication skills with a publication history in peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with volunteers, staff, and the public as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple, complex projects in varying stages of development under time constraints.
• Ability to understand, integrate, and summarize scientific literature.
• Ability to manage high-level volunteers (domestic and international) with clinical and research backgrounds.
• Must be able to travel overnight for approximately 25% of the time.

Preferred Skills

• American Heart Association Scientific Council Professional Member.
• Experience in volunteer management.
• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation for the use of technology and information systems.
• Staff position experience in a not-for-profit and/or government sector or active committee/Board/officer membership in a professional member society.

Pay

The expected pay range is $110,000 to $120,000. Pay is commensurate with experience, and geographic differentials may apply.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive base salary with regular market value reviews and performance-based incentives.
• Health and Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with an employee assistance program, wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.
• Retirement: Robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• Professional Development: Access to Heart U, the Association’s online university with over 100,000 resources, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and mentoring programs.
• Work-Life Harmonization: Minimum of 16 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year for new employees, increasing with seniority, plus 12 paid holidays annually, including year-end days off.
• Tuition Assistance: Financial support for employees pursuing further education and career development related to their current or potential future roles.