• Job Description

  Req#: R0076800

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  Closing Date:

  10/17/2025

  
  Type of Position:

  
  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

  Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

  The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

  Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

  All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
  

  For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu .

  
  Department:

  COM | Biochemistry & Molecular Koss

  
  Department's Website:

  
  Summary of Job Duties:

  The Program Manager/Research Program Manager/Research Program Director will play a central role in advancing translational development of novel cancer immunotherapies. This position supports high-impact research by bridging academic discoveries with regulatory, commercial, and clinical development pathways. Working closely with Dr. Brian Koss, UAMS BioVentures, clinical collaborators, and external partners, the successful candidate will help move discoveries from the lab toward investigational new drug (IND)-enabling studies and clinical collaborations.

  
  Qualifications:

  Minimum Qualifications (based on level):

  • Program Manager (PM): Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Health, Biomedical Research, Life Sciences, or related field plus four (4) years of project management, financial management, and/or research-related experience

  • Research Program Manager (RPM):Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Health, Biomedical Research, Life Sciences, or related field plus six (6) years of experience

  • Research Program Director (RPD): Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Health, Biomedical Research, Life Sciences, or related field plus eight (8) years of experience

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Obtain UAMS Certified Research Specialist certification within two (2) years of employment

  • Strong writing, communication, and project management skills

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage complex, multi-partner projects

  • General understanding of cancer biology, immunotherapy, or translational research (via lab, regulatory, or grant coordination experience)

  • Working knowledge of IRB processes and regulatory requirements for preclinical/translational research

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Life Sciences, Biomedical Research, Public Health, or related field

  
  Additional Information:

  Responsibilities:

  • Drive strategic planning and execution of translational activities for novel T cell-based immunotherapies

  • Serve as liaison among faculty, BioVentures, clinical collaborators, and external partners to support preclinical development and licensing

  • Identify and pursue industry collaborations and sponsored research agreements

  • Coordinate large-scale, multi-investigator grant applications, integrating timelines, budgets, and narratives

  • Assist with manuscript preparation, figure formatting, and submission to high-impact journals

  • Contribute to IP strategy and regulatory pathway mapping, including pre-IND planning

  • Perform other duties as assigned

  
  Salary Information:

  Commensurate with education and experience.

  
  Required Documents to Apply:

  List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

  
  Optional Documents:

  
  Special Instructions to Applicants:

  
  Recruitment Contact Information:

  Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu 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:

  
  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:

  
  Frequent Physical Activity:

  
  Occasional Physical Activity:

  
  Benefits Eligible:

  Yes

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