SUPPORT OUR UNITED STATES AIR FORCE CUSTOMER: The 711th Human Performance Wing (711 HPW), headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, is the first human-centric warfare wing to consolidate human performance research, education, and consultation under a single organization. Established under the Air Force Research Laboratory, the 711 HPW is comprised of the Airman Systems Directorate (RH) and the United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM). The Wing delivers unparalleled capability to the Air Force through a combination of world class infrastructure and expertise of its diverse workforce of military, civilian and contractor personnel encompassing 75 occupational specialties including science and engineering, occupational health and safety, medical professions, technicians, educators, and business operations and support.
DESCRIPTION: ***POSITION CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD*** The Senior Medical Research Coordinator will support the conduct of research to address current En Route Care (ERC) operational needs and MAJCOM- (major command) identified capability gaps. interface with 711HPW/RH leadership and staff, 711 HPW Staff, as well as USAF experts and consultants in this field. Duties to include but not limited to: Assist with research coordination support of scientific-based ERC research Coordinate medical R&D across multidisciplinary fields including human performance, force health protection, and en route care.
Assist in the development of research plans, programs, schedules, execution strategies, product development and transition by coordinating the efforts of multiple stakeholders, within available resources, to meet R&D requirements in a fully integrated, seamless manner Work directly with section, branch and division level leadership to aid in development, coordination and communication of research and product development execution strategy across the three multidisciplinary product development fields. Interact directly with internal technical and laboratory leadership personnel, multiple Principal Investigators (PIs), Program Mangers (PMs) and research teams as well as with members of the broader AFRL, as necessary Participate in both leadership-level and working-level meetings to maintain concurrence and cultivate broad knowledge of R&D efforts across the enterprise Assist leadership personnel, product area technical chain, transition product managers, and research teams to identify complimentary or overlapping efforts, convey customer/user requirements, identify resourcing needs, and opportunities for synergy or collaboration both within and external to the enterprise Communicate with R&D customers and stakeholders to accurately convey requirements, current project status, current & planned resourcing, timelines, financial budget obligations including generation of communications materials (plans, briefings, memos, reports) Assist in the formal request, collection, consolidation, generation, submission, and tracking of formal proposals submitted by the product areas teams in response to both internal and external calls or solicitations Develop, collect, organize, catalog, disseminate, and maintain appropriate files and information necessary to coordinate the efforts of multiple research teams among and across the specific product areas (3 portfolios, 10+ teams, 50+ researchers) Generate and maintain weekly/monthly/quarterly status updates on all research efforts for cost, schedule, and technical performance metrics (i.e. milestones, deliverables) Assist and participate in technical integration and strategic process planning activities in support of the overall product line's framework to deliver technology Act as a liaison between various stakeholders (PIs, researchers, leadership, etc.) to coordinate research both across, and external to the enterprise Maintain cognizance of applicable external research efforts (government, academia, and private sector) and current industry "state of the art" to aid in effective research coordination Assist as a deputy product area lead (PAL) to effectively and efficiently facilitate the execution of the respective product area portfolio strategies through both verbal and written communicationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science degree in science, engineering or related field.
Master's degree in human factors, human performance, or systems engineering is highly desired Six years of medical research coordinator experience including demonstrated experience with all tasks below: Demonstrated experience with a strong project/program execution background, including experience working with US Government organizations Knowledge of regulations and policies and demonstrated experience supporting human-subject research, including Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), CITI training and technical reporting: Obtain and maintain applicable IRB, HRPO, IACUC, IBC, MOU, data sharing agreements and provide auditing trails to assure protocol compliance; identify problems and/or inconsistencies and monitor subjects' progress Exceptionally high capacity for working autonomously and performing assigned tasks with minimal supervision and shall have demonstrated competency and effectiveness in working with inter-professional teams Possess the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with research colleagues, medical professionals, DoD employees, and government officials, as well as civilian researchers in academic and clinical settings on research execution and translation Ability to organize and manage projects related to ongoing research efforts, assist the Core Research Area Lead and Program Managers in dealing with challenging technical issues, collaborate with Principal Investigators (PI), and independently perform assignments based on general guidance, and possess excellent interpersonal communication, written and verbal, skills Self-motivated individual who possesses an enthusiasm for developing innovative solutions in a rapid development environment, an understanding of process-based approaches to research and development, and a thorough attention to detail ensuring that tasks are accomplished in a complete, precise, and accurate manner Possess proficiency with clinical databases and Microsoft software programs, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Access Maintain any required licensures/certifications including CITI training Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), in place with their company upon hire, based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information Must be a US Citizen Must be willing to travel as requiredMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science degree in science, engineering or related field. Master's degree in human factors, human performance, or systems engineering is highly desired Six years of medical research coordinator experience including demonstrated experience with all tasks below: Demonstrated experience with a strong project/program execution background, including experience working with US Government organizations Knowledge of regulations and policies and demonstrated experience supporting human-subject research, including Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), CITI training and technical reporting: Obtain and maintain applicable IRB, HRPO, IACUC, IBC, MOU, data sharing agreements and provide auditing trails to assure protocol compliance; identify problems and/or inconsistencies and monitor subjects' progress Exceptionally high capacity for working autonomously and performing assigned tasks with minimal supervision and shall have demonstrated competency and effectiveness in working with inter-professional teams Possess the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with research colleagues, medical professionals, DoD employees, and government officials, as well as civilian researchers in academic and clinical settings on research execution and translation Ability to organize and manage projects related to ongoing research efforts, assist the Core Research Area Lead and Program Managers in dealing with challenging technical issues, collaborate with Principal Investigators (PI), and independently perform assignments based on general guidance, and possess excellent interpersonal communication, written and verbal, skills Self-motivated individual who possesses an enthusiasm for developing innovative solutions in a rapid development environment, an understanding of process-based approaches to research and development, and a thorough attention to detail ensuring that tasks are accomplished in a complete, precise, and accurate manner Possess proficiency with clinical databases and Microsoft software programs, such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Access Maintain any required licensures/certifications including CITI training Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), in place with their company upon hire, based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information Must be a US Citizen Must be willing to travel as required