Overview
Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for an Associate Science and Medicine Advisor in our National Center office located in Dallas, TX (flexible work arrangements available) . The incumbent will provide technical and scientific input for AHA sponsorship related grants acvities. The position will work in the Science and Medicine team to fulfill the science support to grant-related iniatives.
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.
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Responsibilities
Provide consultation, guidance, and approval review on science/clinical aspects to grant-related program initiatives, including input on public and professional programs, patient and lay publications, corporate relations and marketing materials with health and science implications and other public or professional facing activities.
Provide staff support to grant-related science advisory bodies and serves as the liaison to the American Heart Association Council and Science Committees
Work with grant-related program team to help develop and review content for professional, public, and community-facing products and ensures content is current and accurate.
Provides leadership and guidance to effectively translate science and guidelines specific to the sponsorship or grant to teams producing on-line and face-to-face educational programs, practice resources, and patient educational tool.
Serves as grant-related science/clinical representative/spokesperson, as appropriate and as needed; engages in science-science meetings with corporate relations and sponsors
Maintains understanding of and adherence to the Office of Science and Medicine's processes and policies to successfully execute on role
Researches, identifies and establishes opportunities to enhance American Heart Association /ASA Office of Science knowledge base through individual or assigned involvement in scientific meetings, review of literature, consulting with clinical practitioners, and monitoring legislation or other public action.
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Qualifications
Clinical and educational experience in the cardiovascular, neuroscience or related fields OR Master's degree in Public Health or related field required
Minimum of five (5) years of clinical or research experience in the cardiovascular, neuroscience or related fields.
Superior writing & communication skills; publication history in peer revewed journals, preferred.
Ability to understand, integrate and summarize scientific literature.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with professional 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.
Proficient with standard office software packages, including basic knowledge of PC-based database applications and web browsers.
Must be able to travel overnight approx. 25% of the time.
Here are some of the preferred skills we are looking for:
Knowledge of voluntary health organizations or nonprofit organizations.
Experience in volunteer management
Compensation & Benefits
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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.
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Location US-TX-Dallas
Posted Date 4 days ago (6/7/2023 10:37 AM)
Requisition ID 2023-10708
Job Category Science & Research
Additional Locations Diversity Distribution US - Top 57
Position Type Part Time
Location: FL-Pompano Beach
