Remote Cardiovascular Science & Medicine Advisor

American Heart Association; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Heart Association is seeking a Science and Medicine Advisor (SMA) based in Dallas, TX, with home-based flexibility. This role guides clinicians, researchers, and scientists in producing scientific statements, guidelines, and educational programs, while advising staff on science content for publications and public-facing materials.

The SMA also reviews content for websites and products, summarizes current science for staff, and coordinates with international volunteers.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in medicine or related field with clinical cardiovascular experience.
• Minimum of three years professional adult cardiology clinical experience; eight years preferred.
• Superior writing and communication skills with peer‑reviewed publications.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with volunteers, staff and the public.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects under time constraints.
• Experience reviewing scientific literature and summarizing for lay audiences.
• Willingness to travel overnight ~25% and coordinate international volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Guide and partner with science volunteers (clinicians, researchers, scientists) in creating statements, advisories, guidelines, and programs.
• Provide consultation and approval on science aspects to internal staff for publications, websites, and public-facing materials.
• Collaborate with teams to review content for Association websites and products.
• Synthesize and explain current science and medicine to lay professionals and internal staff.

Skills

Cardiology clinical experience

Scientific writing

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Travel ability

Volunteer management

Communication skills

Education

Graduate degree in medicine or related field

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

The American Heart Association is seeking a Science and Medicine Advisor (SMA) based in Dallas, TX, with home-based flexibility. This role guides clinicians, researchers, and scientists in producing scientific statements, guidelines, and educational programs, while advising staff on science content for publications and public-facing materials.

The SMA also reviews content for websites and products, summarizes current science for staff, and coordinates with international volunteers.