Research Program Administrator

Department: Pharmacy Practice & Science | Location: Lexington, KY | Full-Time Staff Position

About the Role

The College of Pharmacy is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented research professional to support faculty-led research initiatives through project coordination, regulatory compliance, grants administration, data management, and research dissemination. This position manages multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring studies adhere to institutional, sponsor, and regulatory requirements while meeting established timelines and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research activities and support IRB submissions and compliance processes.
• Assist with grant proposal development and post-award administration.
• Oversee data collection systems using REDCap and other research tools.
• Collaborate closely with faculty investigators, data scientists, statisticians, and university research offices to advance research goals and maintain high standards of data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, publications, presentations, and other scholarly products that communicate research findings to sponsors, stakeholders, and the broader academic community.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required.
• Four years of related experience.
• Ability to sit for long periods and use a computer extensively.
• Ability to travel to project sites and lift/carry/push/pull up to 15 lbs.

Pay

$58,302–96,179/year

Schedule

Monday–Friday with occasional nights and weekends depending on projects.