Science & Medicine Advisor, Basic Science

American Heart Association • Dallas, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

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/Remote is acceptable). The Science and Medicine Advisor (SMA) provides direction and guidance to numerous US-based and international practicing physicians, scientists, and allied health professionals who volunteer 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 ). The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally. #TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , X , and at heart.jobs .

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a biomedical or health-related field with a strong foundation in cardiovascular d isciplines or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated expertise in areas such as molecular biology, genetics, pharmacology, physiology, biomaterials, regenerative medicine, or systems biology relevant to cardiovascular science.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in academic or clinical settings involving basic and translational research.
• 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 international volunteers with clinical and research backgrounds.
• Must be able to travel overnight for approx. 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• PhD , MD, or equivalent in a biomedical or health-related field with a strong foundation in cardiovascular d isciplines.
• 8 years of relevant experience
• 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.

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 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.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution
• employee assistance program
• employee wellness program
• telemedicine, and medical consultation
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees
• 12 paid holidays off each year
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level