Science & Medicine Advisor - Remote Cardiovascular Impact

American Heart Association; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dent,

Retirement & 401k match

Professional development

Job summary

The American Heart Association in the National Center seeks a Science and Medicine Advisor (SMA) to guide science volunteers and staff in shaping statements, guidelines, and educational programs. This role blends clinical science leadership with policy and program development, supporting US and international experts.

The SMA collaborates across departments, reviews content for websites and publications, and translates science into accessible materials for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• RN, MD, NP, PA with a Graduate degree and clinical experience from an academic medical center, hospital, or private practice caring for cardiovascular patients.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional adult cardiology clinical experience with additional research experience in cardiovascular or related fields. Eight (8) years 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.

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 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.

Skills

RN/MD/NP/PA with graduate degree and 1

Adult cardiology experience

Superior writing & communication

Interpersonal & volunteer management

Travel up to 25%

Education

Graduate degree in medical field or equivalent

PhD/DNP preferred

Job description

The American Heart Association in the National Center seeks a Science and Medicine Advisor (SMA) to guide science volunteers and staff in shaping statements, guidelines, and educational programs. This role blends clinical science leadership with policy and program development, supporting US and international experts.

The SMA collaborates across departments, reviews content for websites and publications, and translates science into accessible materials for diverse audiences.