Senior Clinical Project Manager Jobs in Arkansas

Senior Clinical Project Manager jobs in Arkansas concentrate in healthcare research, hospital systems, and pharmaceutical services, with the most active hiring in Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Springdale. UAMS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences), Baptist Health, and Walmart Health have maintained lasting demand for experienced clinical project managers who can lead complex trials and cross-functional teams. Oncology trial management, regulatory compliance oversight, and multi-site study coordination are consistently the most sought-after specialties in this market. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles234+
Top employerSouthwest Power Pool
Top cityLittle Rock, AR
Cities hiring38
Work type59% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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United Allergy Services
LPN/LVN Clinical Allergy Specialist
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United Allergy Services
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LPN/LVN Clinical Allergy Specialist
United Allergy Services
Nashville, Arkansas
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
501-1,000

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Southwest Power Pool
Database Administrator - Senior, or Lead
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Southwest Power Pool
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Database Administrator - Senior, or Lead
Southwest Power Pool
Little Rock, Arkansas
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Clinical Services Specialist RN
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Clinical Services Specialist RN
AFMC
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Clinical Trials
Data Analytics
Data Science
Nursing Diploma

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Acxiom
Sr. Solution Architect
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Acxiom
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Sr. Solution Architect
Acxiom
Conway, Arkansas
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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Southwest Power Pool
Sr. Engineer II, Sr. Engineer, or Engineer II - Transmission Services
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Sr. Engineer II, Sr. Engineer, or Engineer II - Transmission Services
Southwest Power Pool
Little Rock, Arkansas
Cloud & DevOps
Data Engineering
Data Science
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
501-1,000

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Senior Clinical Project Manager Jobs by City in Arkansas

Where Arkansas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Little Rock
59 jobs
Bentonville
24 jobs
Rogers
23 jobs
Fort Smith
17 jobs
Camden
15 jobs
Fayetteville
15 jobs
Jonesboro
8 jobs
Springdale
8 jobs
Conway
7 jobs

Senior Clinical Project Manager Job Market in Arkansas

A snapshot from current Arkansas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Southwest Power Pool
    Southwest Power Pool11
  • L3Harris
    L3Harris10
  • Mercy
    Mercy9
  • University of Arkansas
    University of Arkansas9
  • Baptist Health
    Baptist Health8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services36
  • Consulting & Professional Services15
  • Technology & Software11
  • Insurance8
  • Media & Entertainment8

What Arkansas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior clinical project manager jobs across Arkansas.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in nursing, life sciences, or a related clinical field
  • Five or more years of clinical research or project management experience
  • PMP, CAPM, or CCRP certification strongly preferred by Arkansas employers
  • Demonstrated experience managing Phase II through Phase IV clinical trials
  • Proficiency with clinical trial management systems such as Medidata or Veeva
  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements

Senior Clinical Project Manager Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior clinical project manager in Arkansas?

Most Arkansas employers require a bachelor's degree in a clinical or life sciences field, with a master's preferred for senior roles at research-intensive institutions like UAMS. There is no state-issued license specific to clinical project management in Arkansas, but earning credentials such as the CCRP through the Society of Clinical Research Associates or the PMP through PMI significantly strengthens candidacy. Building experience through clinical research coordinator or associate PM roles at Arkansas hospital systems or contract research organizations is the most common path upward.

How much do senior clinical project managers make in Arkansas?

Senior clinical project managers in Arkansas earn a median of about $77,170 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $47,620 for the lowest 10% to over $133,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior clinical project managers in Arkansas?

Arkansas senior clinical project manager roles are posted by Southwest Power Pool, L3Harris, and Mercy and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. UAMS and its affiliated research centers are among the most consistent sources of senior-level clinical research openings in the state.

Which Arkansas cities have the most senior clinical project manager jobs?

Little Rock, Bentonville, and Rogers are the Arkansas cities with the most senior clinical project manager openings. Little Rock anchors the market because it is home to UAMS and several major hospital networks, while Fayetteville and Springdale benefit from the growing healthcare infrastructure tied to the large corporate headquarters and employer-sponsored health systems concentrated in the Northwest Arkansas corridor.

Are there remote senior clinical project manager jobs in Arkansas?

Yes, and more than many clinical roles allow, since a meaningful share of senior project management work involves coordination, documentation, and vendor oversight that can be done off-site. About 41% of senior clinical project manager openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting broader industry flexibility for experienced managers. Regulatory affairs coordination, sponsor-facing project oversight, and multi-site trial management are the functions most commonly offered in a remote or hybrid arrangement.

How can I get hired as a senior clinical project manager in Arkansas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a clinical research coordinator role at UAMS, Baptist Health, or one of the contract research organizations that support Arkansas-based trials, where you gain hands-on trial management experience from the ground up. From there, lateral moves from roles like research nurse, regulatory affairs associate, or study coordinator are the most common bridges to a project manager title. Earning the CCRP early and volunteering on institutional review board committees or quality assurance projects within large health systems helps distinguish candidates who are building toward a senior PM role.

Where can I find and apply to senior clinical project manager jobs in Arkansas?

You can find and apply to senior clinical project manager jobs in Arkansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arkansas openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to whichever fit your situation.

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