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American Heart Association Science & Health Advisor, Advancement in Dallas, Texas
Overview
As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.
The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Science and Health Advisor in our Healthcare Business Solutions department.
This position can be home-based.
The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.
#TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity, equity & inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for providing scientific and clinical expertise to help shape and transform the products, programs, and tools with which emergency cardiovascular care education and training are delivered. Responsible for working collaboratively with science volunteers and consultants on the Association and ILCOR activities, scientific reviews, and facilitation of new areas of scientific inquiry and solution development related to emergency cardiovascular care and first aid. The portfolio of clinical care and content usually includes 2-3 overarching disciplines (such as Quality & Outcomes, Resuscitation, Prevention, Heart Failure, etc.
Serves as key scientific lead for multi-discipline product, program, and tool development, including organizing and leading collaboration meetings to drive scientific discussion, debate, learning, and idea generation.
Participates in all aspects of product design, development, testing, and revising with key Association and RQIP teams. Liaises with and manages key science opinion leaders and consultants. Ensures the scientific rigor and accuracy of all the Association’s ECC products, programs, and resources.
Oversees the management of ECC committees and/or subcommittees/interest groups to shape and transform ECC education and training products, programs, and tools. Drives the completion of key deliverables and timelines as set forth by ECC Committee leadership and the VP of Healthcare Business Solutions.
Conducts Scientific Reviews in area of expertise. Content and medium may include marketing, videos, articles, press releases, info-graphic materials, internal communications, news, scientific statements, and manuscripts. Develop or write abstract reviews for related conferences.
Manages relationships with volunteers, including recruitment and retention of science volunteers. Seeks out new ideas from volunteers and prepares proposals for The Association’s ECC leadership discussions. Collaborates with science volunteer Council Leadership and OSO Senior Administrative staff on developing succession planning and development opportunities for science volunteers.
Coordinates Scientific Statements and Guidelines for the manuscript process from conception to publication as assigned. Participates in the organization of evidence evaluation and Guideline development within ECC. Maintains knowledge and ensures compliance with Association policies, procedures, conflicts of interest, and related documentation requirements.
Consult with international scientific experts in resuscitation and first aid to provide a collaborative forum at national and international meetings; attend national and international meetings.
Qualifications
Advanced Graduate degree in Life or Health Science related to medical science research or clinical medicine.
Professional License/specialized Training.
Five (5) to Eight (8) years of experience.
Medical science research or clinical practice experience in multiple related disciplines.
Project management experience, with the ability to plan and monitor projects from inception through completion.
Experience with publication of scientific data.
Extensive writing and presentation skills.
Comprehensive knowledge of principles of scientific research and literature search strategies.
Comprehensive knowledge of medical science and scientific publications.
Comprehensive Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Professional and related computer skills.
Ability to prioritize work assignments, meet multiple deadlines, and handle several large projects simultaneously.
Ability to relate and create solutions through problem-solving techniques, concepts, and applications.
Ethical standards related to eliminating the perception of Conflicts of Interest.
Comprehensive understanding of group facilitation and meeting management using interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Ability to travel up to 25% local and overnight stay.
Preferred Experience:
PHD or MD/DO/MBBS or RN preferred.
Basic knowledge of American Heart Association & Emergency Cardiovascular Care objectives, strategies, tactics, and volunteer management, including committee development and facilitation.
Compensation & Benefits
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.
Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.
The American Heart Association’s 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.
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Posted Date 3 weeks ago (5/24/2024 3:04 PM)
Requisition ID 2024-13481
Job Category Health Strategies
Position Type Full Time
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