Knowesis Inc. ยท 19 hours ago
Health Science Awards Program Manager
Fort Detrick, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $140K/yr
10+ years expKnowesis Inc. is a company focused on transforming healthcare through innovative research, and they are seeking a Health Science Awards Program Manager to lead a team supporting the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. The role involves managing biomedical research portfolios, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic oversight and leadership to scientific and administrative teams.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and day-to-day management of scientific and administrative operations supporting CDMRP research programs
Lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists, program analysts, and administrative staff to ensure timely and effective execution of program goals
Serve as the primary liaison between the contractor team and CDMRP leadership, ensuring open communication and alignment with mission objectives
Guide the prioritization and allocation of resources across multiple research portfolios
Ensure adherence to DoD, DHA, and CDMRP policies, regulations, and reporting standards
Oversee the review, award, and post-award management of biomedical research grants
Support programmatic strategy development, funding recommendations, and scientific review processes
Provide leadership in identifying emerging research trends and recommending areas of investment
Collaborate with scientific subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure research is high-quality, relevant, and impactful
Ensure strict compliance with federal regulations, including those related to human subjects research (HSR), animal use, and data privacy (PHI/PII)
Implement risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate programmatic and operational risks
Maintain audit readiness and support internal/external reviews
Manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure contract performance and accountability
Develop and track integrated master schedules, performance metrics, and quality assurance measures
Lead preparation of required program reports, technical summaries, and briefings for government leadership
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with government program officers, external researchers, and stakeholders
Represent the program at scientific meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements
Develop and deliver high-quality briefings and communications to diverse audiences
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or higher in biomedical sciences, public health, or a related field
10+ years of experience managing complex biomedical research programs, including at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing scientific teams
Demonstrated expertise in research portfolio management, program evaluation, and strategic planning
Proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams in a federal or DoD research environment
Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks related to human subjects research, animal research, and data security
Experience with program management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile)
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
Preferred
PhD in biomedical sciences, public health, or a related field
PMP Certification or equivalent project management credential
Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and CDMRP program structures
Experience with Congressionally directed research initiatives
Background in clinical trials, translational research, or scientific peer review processes
Company
Knowesis Inc.
Knowesis is taken from the Greek word "noesis" which means the psychological result of perception, reasoning, and learning.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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