Cardiovascular Science & Medicine Advisor

American Heart Association; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee wellness program

Telemedicine

Job summary

American Heart Association is seeking a Science and Medicine Advisor in our National Center, Dallas, TX (Home‑Based acceptable). This role directs clinicians and researchers to develop scientific statements, guidelines, and educational programs, while guiding volunteers and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will bring advanced clinical credentials, 3+ years of cardiology practice, strong writing skills, and proven ability to manage multiple projects and volunteer

Qualifications

• RN, MD, NP, PA with a graduate degree and clinical experience in cardiovascular care; doctoral degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of professional adult cardiology clinical experience; 8 years preferred.
• Superior writing and communication skills with publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with volunteers, staff and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects under time constraints.
• Ability to understand, integrate, and summarize scientific literature.
• Ability to manage high‑level volunteers (domestic and international).
• Must be able to travel overnight ~25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Guide and partner with science volunteers in creating scientific statements, advisories, guidelines, and conferences.
• Provide consultation and approval on science aspects to internal staff for programs, publications, and materials.
• Review content for Association professional websites and products.
• Synthesize and explain current state of science to lay professionals and internal staff.

Skills

Clinical cardiology experience

Writing & publishing

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Literature analysis

Volunteer management

Travel willingness

Clinical leadership

Job description

American Heart Association is seeking a Science and Medicine Advisor in our National Center, Dallas, TX (Home‑Based acceptable). This role directs clinicians and researchers to develop scientific statements, guidelines, and educational programs, while guiding volunteers and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will bring advanced clinical credentials, 3+ years of cardiology practice, strong writing skills, and proven ability to manage multiple projects and volunteer