Science & Health Advisor, Guidelines
Science & Health Advisor, Guidelines
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Job Description
Overview
Since our founding in 1924 weve cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half but there is still so much more to do. To overcome todays biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement be part of the progress and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter and so does the impact you can make with us.
The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Science and Health Advisor Joint Staff Cardiovascular Guidelinesat our National Center in Dallas Texas. (Home based work is available)
The Science and Health Advisor Joint Staff Cardiovascular Guidelines is responsible for implementing procedures to develop and manage guideline(s) for multiple projects in line with American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology (ACC) methodology style and procedures in conjunction with guideline writing and peer review groups. Responsible for guideline project management in preparation for organizational approval and final publication in scientific journals.
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 more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us onLinkedInInstagramFacebookX and .
Responsibilities
- Act as primary liaison project manager and methodology expert for assignedguideline (and/or performance measures) writing group(s) including planning schedulingand facilitating committee agendas and meetings. Identify and develop relationships with expert volunteers and joint American Heart Association/ACC staff for writing committee and peer review members leading toreal-time draft development via virtual meetings.
- Integrate written materials drafted by multiple authors into a single document and facilitate American Heart Association /ACCand collaborating organization approval of the guideline. Assist guideline writing committee members with creation of visual displays of data and creation of evidence tables based on literature searches.
- Prepare and manage schedules and supervise progress of guideline committees to ensure that the project is running on schedule utilizing content management systems.
- Review board-approved documents for accuracy format and style; and prepare files for delivery to journal publishers. Develop and maintain expertise in American Heart Association/ACC guideline methodology styles and procedures. Facilitate content concordance between multiple guidelines.
- Participate in professional American Heart Association/ACC annual meetings throughout the year as needed.
- Perform other duties as the need arises or assigned which are reasonably within the scope and responsibility of the job level.
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Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Public Health Epidemiology or related Health Life Science or Medical Research focus or relevant experience
- Prior health care content or project management experience with a demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex projects in various stages of development
- At least 3years of experience in project management and medical or health research writing or editing with excellent proofreading/editing skills.
- Ability to understand integrate and summarize scientific literature
- Solid understanding of medical terminology
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with volunteers staff and the public as part of a team
- Proficiency in MS Word Excel PowerPoint Adobe Sharepoint Zoom Teams
- Ability to travel overnight 5-10% of the time with a flexible work schedule (eg some evenings)
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Public Health Epidemiology or Medical/Life Sciences
- Experience and familiarity utilizing reference management software workflow management software and structured content management systems such as Workfront and Endnote
- Experience with medical writing proofreading and editing in an association or similar environment with volunteer committee project management
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. Thats 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 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 Associations national online university with more than 100000 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 Associations 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science policy and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
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.
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
