Associate Program Manager

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Closing Date:

10/01/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

RegularNo

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:

TRI | Clinical Research

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Associate Program Manager serves as a navigator to connect faculty investigators with the Translational Research Institute's (TRI’s) broad portfolio of resources and services. Primary responsibilities include managing the TRI Clinical Trial Innovation Unit’s (CTIU) portfolio of new clinical trial opportunities, including matching new study opportunities with UAMS investigators, leading pre-study site selection activities, to include feasibility assessments and facilitating pre-study site visits for prospective research sponsors. The Associate Program Manager will participate in the national Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) initiatives, including serving as UAMS’ liaison to the CTSA Trial Innovation Network (TIN) and will work independently to create, manage, and oversee projects for the TRI. Leads cross-functional project teams and tracks progress of projects to ensure timely completion of project deliverables. Position requires exceptional communication skills and involves constant collaboration with TRI leadership and staff, UAMS faculty, and other institutional stakeholders.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of project/program management experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• High-level written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to create and track project deadlines and communicate the progress of projects with others.

• Requires frequent interaction with various levels of campus leadership, and therefore requires an ability to resolve issues professionally. 

• Leadership and communication skills.

• Experience working with teams.

• Ability to complete project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage new clinical trial opportunities by matching study opportunities with interested investigators. 

• Establishes initial contact with study sponsors and contract research organizations. 

• Facilitates confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements required for vetting of new study opportunities. 

• Completes site information forms and feasibility assessments to enable the site selection process. 

• Organizes and schedules pre-study site visits for prospective research sponsors to include facility tours and facilitating meetings with TRI staff and other UAMS stakeholders.

• Collects essential study documents from sponsors/lead study site before releasing to other CTIU teams to begin active study start-up. 

• Thoroughly documents pre-study activities in research informatics systems to enable reporting of metrics and continuous quality improvement of clinical trial start-up processes.

• Serves as the initial point of contact for TRI hub investigators to request resources, services, or consultation from the TRI. 

• Facilitates access to TRI resources and services by connecting each requestor with the appropriate core leadership and subject matter expert(s) to evaluate the request and provide services. 

• Contributes to continuous quality improvement efforts by tracking relevant metrics for each request via the TRI Services Portal.

• Regularly represents TRI by participating in national CTSA activities. 

• Serves as a primary point of contact for the CTSA Trial Innovation Network (TIN) and acts as liaison for TIN activities across all TRI hub sites. 

• Leads and/or assists with organizing and planning TRI-sponsored special events and projects. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for 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, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:

Yes