Research Program Manager, Clinical Research

Worker Type Regular

Job Description

Research Program Manager, Clinical Research

Position Summary :

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. This job requires a combination of program management, financial management, and relationship building to ensure program success as well as delivering operational medical products to the warfighter.

The position will need to have expertise in team building, multiple stakeholder management, and technical management to accelerate technology development and delivery of research products.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple stakeholder management agreements by building agreements to ensure research programs deliver products ready for transition to the warfighter.
• 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 the research program risks ensuring successful delivery on time, on schedule and within budget.
• Solves 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.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in technology management, business management, or similar degree.
• 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 and Desired Competencies:

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

Location :

• Onsite at Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB)

Physical Demands:

• 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).

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:

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About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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