Sr. Science & Health Advisor, Guidelines, AHA/ACC

Lead guideline methodology and champion AI-enabled approaches.

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Overview

Lead guideline methodology and champion AI-enabled approaches.

You have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related health, life science, or medical research discipline
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • 5+ years of experience in medical writing, scientific editing, guideline development, or clinical research
  • 3-5 years of experience supporting or overseeing clinical guideline development and/or methodology application
  • 2-5 years of experience managing direct reports or leading staff/project teams
  • Demonstrated expertise and success in comprehensive evidence review, evidence synthesis, and development of evidence tables
  • Strong understanding of clinical research methods, evidence grading frameworks (e.g., COR/LOE), and guideline development processes
  • Proven ability and success in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including advanced editing and proofreading proficiency
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with experience working with cross-functional teams, volunteer experts, and senior stakeholders
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, reference management tools (e.g., EndNote), Adobe Acrobat, and workflow/content management platforms
  • Ability to travel approximately 5-10%, including occasional overnight travel
  • Advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MS, PhD) in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field
  • Extensive experience contributing to clinical practice guidelines, scientific statements, or other evidence-based publications
  • Experience developing or applying guideline methodology frameworks at scale
  • Experience leading or implementing AI-enabled or technology-driven approaches to evidence review or content development
  • Experience working in a professional association, academic, or clinical organization with volunteer committee structures
  • Familiarity with workflow/project management tools and structured content management systems

Potential interview questions

Describe your experience with guideline development and how you ensure methodological rigor. This question assesses your hands-on experience with the processes. Focus on specific examples where you have contributed to guideline methodology.
Can you explain an instance where you implemented AI technology in a project? The interviewer is seeking to understand your familiarity with technology-driven approaches. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you manage multiple complex projects simultaneously? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What training programs have you developed in your previous roles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you promote best practices in evidence review among your team? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your communication style when collaborating with stakeholders. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with the FDA regulations concerning clinical guidelines? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Share an experience where you had to update a guideline framework. What challenges did you face? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 19 days ago - Updated 14 days ago - Source: heart.org