Science & Medicine Advisor

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 American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Science and Medicine Advisor (SMA) in our National Center office located in Dallas, TX (Home-Based is acceptable).

The Science and Medicine Advisor (SMA) provides direction and guidance to the numerous 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 the SMA’s broad general knowledge of cardiovascular care and science, the SMA works with the science volunteers to produce the Association’s Scientific Statements, Clinical Practice Guidelines, online and face-to-face educational programs, responses to proposed advocacy and policy stances for the Association, and other activities that involve input from clinical and research experts.

In addition, the SMA serves as the in-house expert and resource to other Association staff members who are developing Association programs and projects (e.g., patient programs on atrial fibrillation or women’s health, press releases to the national news media describing new breakthroughs, and review of Association website materials). 

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• →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 the integration of these into other Association activities and programs.
• →Provide consultation, guidance, and approval on science aspects to internal Association staff who develop and maintain public and professional programs, patient and lay publications, Association websites, press releases, corporate relations, and marketing materials with health and science implications and other public-facing activities.
• →Work with teams to help review content for Association professional websites and products.
• →Synthesize, analyze, and explain (verbally and in written communication) to lay professionals and internal Association staff the current state of science and medicine in their portfolios, as well as the implications these have for the Association. 

• 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 & 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 approx. 25% of the time.

• 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 an active committee/ Board/ officer member in a professional member society. (preferred).

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities