Research Program Manager, Clinical Research

This position oversees and supports advanced technology development of medical research products developed in collaboration with the 711th Human Performance Wing (711th HPW) and the En Route Care product area. It requires a combination of program management, financial management, and relationship building to ensure program success and deliver operational medical products to the warfighter.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple stakeholder agreements to ensure research programs deliver products ready for transition to the warfighter.
• Provide program management and oversight of advanced technology development efforts supporting medical products, especially for En Route Care.
• Identify, monitor, manage, communicate, and be accountable for research program risks to ensure successful delivery on time, on schedule, and within budget.
• Solve complex problems, including defining user needs and requirements, managing advanced technology efforts, and resolving technical, schedule, and stakeholder challenges across multiple research programs.
• Manage cross-functional and multi-stakeholder research efforts that deliver critical medical products to the warfighter.
• Drive and develop new research efforts that can deliver critical medical products to the warfighter.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technology management, business management, or a similar field.
• 8 years of experience in a healthcare or clinical setting, including program management.
• 2 years of experience coordinating stakeholders to define user needs and requirements.
• Experience managing complex, multi-year research and development portfolios, preferably involving medical or human performance technologies.
• Experience developing and implementing program management plans, including risk management, schedule management, and communications plans.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret research data and technical reports to support decision-making and prioritization of efforts.
• Experience with contracts and budgeting processes, including cost tracking and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing R&D management in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
• MBA, PMP, or equivalent advanced degree/certification.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition processes to support technology transition and productization efforts.

Location & Physical Demands

• Onsite at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB).
• Travel required to domestic US sites – up to 10%.
• Ability to work in an office and research environment.
• Required to sit and stand for long periods (frequent).
• Required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (frequent).

Security & Compliance

This position requires access to information subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and EAR, or be eligible for an export license. A "U.S. person" is defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. Some positions will require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $29 - $44 per hour. AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including location, role and associated responsibilities, work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401K with company matching.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Paid holiday shutdown.

About the Company

AeroVironment (AV) is a premier autonomous systems company delivering breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. Founded by innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of unmanned systems. The company focuses on developing advanced technologies, including AI-powered drones, loitering munitions, integrated autonomy, and space resilience, to shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.