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DEPUTY CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER - American Heart Association

Reporting to the Chief Science Officer (CSO), this position is responsible for assisting the CSO with staff oversight of cardiovascular and stroke science.

DEPUTY CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER

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Immediate Supervisor: Chief Science Officer

Function:

Reporting to the Chief Science Officer (CSO), this position Exit Disclaimer is responsible for assisting the CSO with staff oversight of cardiovascular and stroke science. This includes: examination and development of medical and scientific issues; preparation of scientific positions; strategic science management of the scientific, medical, and healthcare initiatives of the association through interaction with science leadership, Council and Interdisciplinary Working Group (IWG) leadership, and appropriate staff; supporting strategic partnerships and serving as the liaison to other identified organizations; and acting as an AHA spokesperson for scientific, medical, and healthcare issues as needed, in conjunction with the President, CEO and CSO.

Major Duties:

  1. Participates in the formulation of association policy, science direction, and strategic goals in conjunction with the CSO, COO, and the Administrative Cabinet. Final policy determinations are made by SACC and the Board of Directors.
  2. Performs analysis and monitoring of the state of CV science knowledge with the CSO, sets priorities, and makes judgment calls on when to recommend that information move into needed positions, statements, specific programs, and communications activities
  3. Develops and executes, in conjunction with the Chief Science Officer, the COO, the EVP of Advocacy and the EVP of Healthcare Markets, the AHA strategy for improving the quality of care delivered in the US healthcare system. Provides internal science leadership to implementation of AHA Quality initiatives, supports relationship with partners in Quality, and represents the AHA at meetings with external and Federal partners.
  4. Maintains close liaison with science volunteer leadership in Quality and Outcomes and other areas as appropriate, especially the science committees and council/IWG chairpersons, collaborates fully with the CSO and the VP of Science Operations and ensures a seamless partnership with staff scientists on a routine basis.
  5. Evaluates strategic partnerships with other key healthcare and science organizations and implements and supports these partnerships as the AHA’s liaison to those organizations as assigned.
  6. In partnership with the CSO and Advocacy staff, plays a role in advocacy issues involving quality, biomedical research and science policy.
  7. Provides regular ongoing guidance to staff scientists, healthcare markets staff, research staff and other National Center staff regarding medical, science and healthcare issues.
  8. Serves as a member of specific volunteer and staff teams as identified by the CSO and COO
  9. Participates as a partner with the CSO, COO and Chief Executive Officer in development of strategic alliances and major gifts supporting research and science programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Position requires science/medical credentials at the doctoral level (M.D. degree); extensive science and clinical experience; a recognized reputation in medical and scientific circles; and a knowledge of the AHA and of external science, healthcare, government, and quality agencies.

Essential Competencies:

Has the ability to provide information, listen openly, send convincing messages to build support for ideas and objectives and to diplomatically negotiate and resolve disagreements; and successfully fulfills the staff role by working through volunteer leadership. Has the capacity to inspire confidence in his/her professional abilities and in the AHA; is known to be knowledgeable in both the scientific and clinical fields. Is known to be intellectually honest and to hold him/herself to very high standards.

Must have the capacity to identify the broad significance of trends and events for the whole organization and remains focused on the big picture when addressing the details of specific issues and situations. Can build cohesive and effective teams in a climate of openness and honesty, and has the capacity to establish collaborative relationships with multiple types of individuals. Is politically astute, with the ability to assemble the appropriate mix of constituents to accomplish objectives and to build formal and informal networks to influence outcomes.

For more information, please contact gloria.blassingille@heart.org.



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