Defense Medical Research Program Lead

Knowesis Inc.; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k Company Match

Job summary

Knowesis Inc. is seeking a Military Medicine Research Program Manager to support the Defense Health Agency's Science and Technology Portfolios. The role develops research strategies, tracks performance, and oversees program plans to mature science and technology for transition to partners.

The position is hybrid and on-site at Fort Detrick, MD with a Public Trust clearance pathway. The successful candidate brings a Master's in a life sciences or related field, 5+ years in trauma/critical care

Qualifications

• Master's degree in life sciences, public health, biomedical science, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in trauma care, critical care, or related combat casualty care biomedical field.
• 3+ years in program/project management or lead technical/research role with planning/reporting responsibilities.
• Strong writing and speaking skills for technical/non-technical audiences.
• Ability to obtain facility access required to work on-site at Fort Detrick, MD.
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to science and technology research strategies and roadmaps that deliver capabilities meeting prioritized needs of Services and Combatant Commands.
• Build and maintain project plans; track progress against budget, schedule, and performance goals.
• Brief leadership on project status, including delays or funding issues.
• Support solicitation and review of research proposals; assess technical merit and relevance.
• Coordinate with government researchers, partners, and the award management team through proposal and award processes.
• Support annual budget planning and maintain records on engagements with potential transition partners.
• Participate in team collaboration to enhance knowledge sharing and innovation.

Skills

Strong communication

US citizenship

Excellent writing and speaking

Ability to obtain facility access

Education

Master's degree in life sciences/health/engineering

Job description

Knowesis Inc. is seeking a Military Medicine Research Program Manager to support the Defense Health Agency's Science and Technology Portfolios. The role develops research strategies, tracks performance, and oversees program plans to mature science and technology for transition to partners.

The position is hybrid and on-site at Fort Detrick, MD with a Public Trust clearance pathway. The successful candidate brings a Master's in a life sciences or related field, 5+ years in trauma/critical care