Science & Medicine Advisor

About the role

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

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

This role is based in our National Center office in Dallas, TX, with home-based work acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Guide and partner with science volunteers (clinicians, researchers, and scientists) in the creation of American Heart Association scientific statements, advisories, guidelines, conference programming, early career mentoring experiences, and integration of these into other 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, marketing materials, and other public-facing activities.
• 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 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 member in a professional member society.

Pay

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

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive base salary with regular market value reviews and performance-based incentives.
• Health & Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Includes 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, an award-winning corporate university with over 100,000 resources. Opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) or participate in mentoring programs.
• Work-Life Harmonization:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Minimum of 16 days per year for new employees, increasing with seniority.
  • Paid Holidays: 12 days per year, including several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance: Financial support for employees pursuing further education and career development related to their role or potential future positions.