Research Program Manager

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Closing Date:

08/25/2026

Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Medical Services

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health:
  Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement:
  Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:
COP | Pharmaceutical Evaluation & Implementation (Jacob T. Painter)

Department’s Website:

Summary of

Job Duties:


The Research Program Manager reports to the Director of the Division of Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy and supports the Division Director and faculty in the design, implementation, evaluation, presentation, and publication of research and evaluation projects.

This position manages the Division’s research portfolio, coordinates project activities, monitors regulatory compliance, supports grant and manuscript development, oversees project budgets and timelines, and supervises research personnel. The Research Program Manager works independently within established guidelines, with occasional direct supervision, and collaborates regularly with UAMS departments, external universities, research organizations, government agencies, clinical and research partners, and the public.

Some travel may be required, approximately 5%–10%.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or social science field, business administration or other research discipline with 5 years in research support or research project coordination experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning, organizational, and project coordination abilities.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports summarizing project findings.
• Knowledge of human-subjects research requirements and Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes.
• Knowledge of research planning, methods, analysis techniques, and procedures.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in science or…