Science & Health Advisor, Guidelines

*** PLEASE READ *** *** This role is a joint position with the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) *** *** This role will be recruited on by AHA directly. If interested in this opportunity, please apply directly on AHA's site: https://heart.jobs/dallas-tx/science-health-advisor-guidelines/BAB9334E86814145A71D5407949C7611/job/ *** Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s 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 Guidelines at 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 on LinkedIn , Instagram , Facebook , X , and at heart.jobs . Act as primary liaison, project manager, and methodology expert for assigned guideline (and/or performance measures) writing group(s) including planning, scheduling, and 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 to real-time draft development via virtual meetings. Integrate written materials drafted by multiple authors into a single document and facilitate American Heart Association /ACC and 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. Bachelor’s 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 3 years 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