Research Program Manager at UAMS Health in Little Rock, AR

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Closing Date: 08/25/2026

Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Medical Services

Job Type: Regular

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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)

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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 social science field, business administration, healthcare administration, public health, or other research discipline.
• Skills in technical writing, grant writing, budgeting for research grants, preparing online training tools. Experience with state and federal laws and regulations. Knowledge of UAMS systems, include Workday, grants management, and CLARA.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities

• Manage the Division’s research portfolio, including internal and external collaborative projects.
• Coordinate project activities, communications, study startup, implementation, and ongoing maintenance.
• Develop and monitor project goals, budgets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with human-subjects research requirements and established research protocols.
• Serve as a liaison among the Division Director, OSPAN, IRB, UAMS investigators, study sites, and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical writing support for grant applications, research documents, reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Identify project challenges, recommend solutions, and maintain research files, data, protocols, and tracking systems.
• Lead project meetings and facilitate communication among project teams and partners.
• Train and supervise graduate research assistants, research assistants, project coordinators, and other assigned personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Division Director.

Salary Information: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: ResumeOptional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contactaskrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity: Sitting, Standing

Occasional Physical Activity: Walking

Benefits Eligible: Yes