Director, Research Programs

University of Arkansas System

Research Program Director at UAMS managing research portfolios and pre-award development. Collaborating with faculty to advance research productivity and ensure compliance with regulations.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides administrative leadership and strategic oversight for the College of Pharmacy's research and graduate portfolio
Focuses on pre-award development and program growth
Collaborates closely with the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
Advances research productivity by identifying funding opportunities and aligning proposals with sponsor priorities
Supports faculty in crafting competitive grant applications, budgets, and justifications
Ensures regulatory compliance with institutional, state, and federal requirements
Strengthens the college's research infrastructure by serving as a liaison with research administration, innovation, and technology transfer units
Fosters collaborations across departments and external partners
Tracks research metrics and forecasts funding trends
Supports complex multi-investigator initiatives (e.g., center, training, and program grants)
Oversees research workflows, budget management, contracts, and material transfer agreements
Supports SBIR/STTR activities, graduate program budgets, and ensures adherence to human and animal subject protections
Maintains effective communication with faculty, agencies, and stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
Five (5) years of administration, financial, and/or operational experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Proficiency in planning, research, and analysis techniques
Ability to develop comprehensive project reports
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a research discipline (preferred)
Four (4+) years of experience in research administration and management (preferred)
Skills in technical writing, grant writing, budgeting for research grants, and preparing online training tools (preferred)
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations (preferred)
Familiarity with UAMS systems, including Workday, grants management, and CLARA (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

grant writingbudgetingresearch administrationproject reportingplanning techniquesanalysis techniquesregulatory compliancetechnical writingmulti-investigator initiativesfunding opportunity identification

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillscollaborationleadershipstrategic oversightadministrative leadershipfaculty supportrelationship managementforecastingproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeHealthcare AdministrationBusiness AdministrationPublic Health