Cardiovascular Science Advisor — Remote

American Heart Association; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Heart Association is seeking a Science and Medicine Advisor (SMA) to guide clinical and research volunteers in developing scientific statements, guidelines, and educational programs from our National Center with remote options.

The SMA will synthesize current science for internal teams, review materials for websites and publications, collaborate across departments, and travel about 25% for meetings and conferences.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level clinical degree (RN/MD/NP/PA) with cardiovascular care experience.
• Minimum 3 years professional adult cardiology clinical experience; 8 years preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with volunteers, staff and the public.
• Able to travel overnight ~25% of time.

Responsibilities

• Guide and partner with science volunteers to create scientific statements, advisories, guidelines, conference programming, and educational initiatives.
• Provide consultation and approval on science aspects to internal staff for programs, publications, websites, and public-facing materials.
• Work with teams to review content for Association websites and products.
• Synthesize and explain current state of science for lay professionals and internal staff, and outline implications for the Association.

Skills

Clinical experience in cardiology

Strong writing & communication

Interpersonal skills

Volunteer management

Time management and travel readiness

Education

Graduate degree in clinical field

Doctoral degree preferred

Tools

Technology & information systems familiarity

Job description

The American Heart Association is seeking a Science and Medicine Advisor (SMA) to guide clinical and research volunteers in developing scientific statements, guidelines, and educational programs from our National Center with remote options.

The SMA will synthesize current science for internal teams, review materials for websites and publications, collaborate across departments, and travel about 25% for meetings and conferences.