Biomedical & Biotechnology Program Manager

About CFD Research

Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Provide program and project management for multi-disciplinary biomedical and biotechnology teams focused on a range of human performance aspects including infectious disease, musculoskeletal injury, and traumatic brain injury.
• Plan, track, and execute complex tasking within technical, schedule, and budget constraints.
• Manage projects involving diverse technology areas relating to infectious disease, human performance, and injury prevention.
• Develop a general understanding of the importance and impact each technology area has on the overall objectives.
• Communicate effectively across biomedical disciplines and project roles, connecting programmatic and technical teams and tracking program goals to ensure on-time deliverables.
• Help customers update stakeholders via technical and programmatic briefings.
• Understand government acquisition, development, and integration of biotechnologies into existing and new programs.
• Work across stakeholder interests to keep the program moving forward technically.

Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a similar STEM discipline.
• Advocate for maintaining CFD Research culture and embodying core values.
• Experience in engineering or project management, including requirements definition and management, schedule development and management, cost estimating and budgeting, effective communication, and MS Office skills.
• Deep understanding of biomedical and biotechnologies.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• US Citizen.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Company-paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance.
• Part-time and temporary employees may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level.
• Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements.
• Group and individual bonuses awarded for exceptional performance.