Medical Director, Science and Education

The Medical Director serves as the senior physician advisor for American Red Cross Training Services, providing clinical governance, external credibility, and regulatory support across hospital, EMS, Workplace and Aquatic domains. This part-time remote role supports clinical programs, content, and educational practices to ensure alignment with evidence-based science and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based clinical guidance in support of organizational strategy and program development.
• Advise the Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) and senior leadership on clinical standards, protocols, and emerging science.
• Ensure clinical content and programs reflect current ILCOR science, Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) recommendations, and national best practices.
• Provide peer review and credentialing oversight for clinical content, instructional design, and program materials.
• Support quality improvement and regulatory compliance activities across all Training Services programs.
• Serve as a physician-level clinical reviewer for high-acuity content areas including BLS, ALS, PALS, NALS, and prehospital education.
• Serve as the primary physician liaison to the Scientific Advisory Council (SAC).
• Support SAC sub-councils in the development, review, and dissemination of clinical recommendations.
• Coordinate with the CCO/VP to translate SAC guidance into actionable program updates.
• Provide clinical validation and credibility in hospital, EMS, and prehospital environments.
• Support engagement with hospitals, health systems, EMS agencies, and regulatory bodies during contract development, program review, and partnership discussions.
• Represent the organization, in coordination with the CCO/VP, in relevant clinical, scientific, and regulatory forums.
• Provide signature authority on clinical documentation as required by state law and regulatory bodies.
• Support accreditation, certification, and continuing education compliance activities.
• Advise on standards, protocols, and regulatory alignment for Training Services programs.
• Partner with the CCO/VP, Clinical Directors, and Senior Director of Science and Education to align physician leadership with enterprise clinical strategy.
• Support business unit strategy through clinical advisement on new product development, market expansion, and program enhancement.

Requirements

• MD, DO or PhD in Biomedical Science or related field required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience. MD or DO preferred.
• Current, active, unrestricted U.S. medical license required.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• Active or prior EMS Medical Director experience preferred.
• Experience with resuscitation science, ILCOR-aligned guideline development, or AHA/ARC program leadership strongly preferred.
• Fellowship training in EMS, Critical Care, or Resuscitation preferred.
• Board Certification in EMS medicine preferred.
• Strong command of evidence-based medicine, clinical governance, and healthcare regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated ability to translate clinical science into operational programs and educational content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage executive leadership, scientific bodies, and external partners.
• Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary clinical and operational teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and applicable enterprise software systems.
• Ability to travel 10-20%.

Skills

• Medical Licensing
• EMS Medical Director
• Resuscitation Science
• ILCOR Guideline Development
• AHA Program Leadership
• ARC Program Leadership
• EMS Fellowship Training
• Critical Care Fellowship
• Board Certification EMS Medicine
• Evidence-Based Medicine
• Clinical Governance
• Healthcare Regulatory Compliance
• Clinical Science Translation
• Educational Content Development
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Enterprise Software

Languages

English