Do you have a passion for advancing scientific innovation through program leadership? BioVentures is looking for a Research Program Manager to help us build the future of biomedical entrepreneurship and translational research in Arkansas. 

This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of science, strategy, and operations. 

What you’ll do: 

• Lead and manage multi-year grants that support innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization 

• Coordinate educational programs that help researchers turn discoveries into real-world solutions 

• Collaborate with faculty, industry partners, funders, and leadership to move complex projects forward 

• Oversee budgets, reporting, compliance, and timelines across multiple initiatives 

Why join us? 

• Be part of a mission-driven team supporting health innovation at UAMS and beyond 

• Help grow Arkansas’s biomedical innovation ecosystem 

• Gain exposure to federal funding agencies, and state and national commercialization networks 

• Work in a collaborative environment that values initiative, creativity, and impact 

About you: 

• You have experience in biomedical research, grant management, or academic programs 

• You’re highly organized, proactive, and an excellent communicator 

• You bring a strong understanding of higher ed or biomedical research environments 

• Familiarity with entrepreneurship, tech transfer, or commercialization is a plus, but curiosity and willingness to learn are just as important 

Apply now: Research Program Manager – UAMS / BioVentures 

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