The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Science and Medicine Advisor in our National Centeroffice located in Dallas, TX .
The SMA for the Science and Medicine Department provides direction and guidance to the numerous US based and international practicing physicians, nurses and researchers who serve as AHA volunteers on the Scientific Councils and provide their clinical and research expertise to the AHA. Through the SMA’s broad general knowledge of cardiovascular care and science and strong interpersonal and leadership skills, the SMA works with these ‘science’ volunteers to produce AHA’s Scientific Statements, Clinical Practice Guidelines , on-line and face to face educational programs , responses to proposed advocacy and policy stances for AHA, and other activities which involve input from clinical and research experts. In addition, the SMA serves as the inhouse expert and resource to other AHA staff who are developing AHA programs and projects (e.g. patient programs on atrial fibrillation or women’s health, press releases to the national news media describing new breakthroughs, review of AHA website materials, etc.)
- Guide and partner with science volunteers (physicians, nurses, and researchers) in the creation of AHA scientific statements, guidelines, conference programming ( Sessions, specialty conferences, etc.) early career mentoring experiences, and the integration of these into other AHA activities and programs.
- Provide consultation, guidance and approval on science aspects to internal AHA staff who develop and maintain AHA’s public and professional programs (e.g. Go Red For Women, Target BP, Healthier Kids, etc.), patient and lay publications (e.g. Heart Insight, Stroke Connections, etc.), AHA web sites, 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 AHA professional websites and products.
- Synthesize, analyze and explain (verbally and in written communication) to lay, professionals and to internal AHA staff the current states of the science and medicine in their portfolios and the implications these have for AHA.
- Clinical experience from an academic medical center, hospital or private practice caring for cardiovascular patients; PhD optional.
- Minimum of eight (8) years professional experience in a Clinical setting or Research experience in the cardiovascular or related fields.
- Staff position experience in a not for profit and/or government sectors or an active committee/ Board/ officer member in a professional member society. (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 international volunteers with clinical and research backgrounds.
- Must be able to travel overnight approx. 25% of the time.
Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:
- AHA Scientific Council Professional Member
- Clinical experience (Advanced Practice Nurse, NP, RN with graduate degree, etc. preferred)
- Experience in volunteer management
- Demonstrated understanding and appreciation for the use of technology and information systems.