Clinical Research Manager

The Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Preventive Medicine within the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico (UNM) is seeking a Clinical Research Manager to oversee the implementation and coordination of clinical research trials conducted at UNM sites. These studies, primarily focused on people who use drugs, are funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trials Network, the State of New Mexico, and the pharmaceutical industry.

The Clinical Research Manager will be responsible for coordinating day-to-day study operations, monitoring study calendars and timelines to ensure milestones are met, supervising research staff, collaborating with medical providers, and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders and partner organizations. Responsibilities will also include maintaining regulatory documentation and conducting research activities, including informed consent, participant recruitment and retention, and data collection.

Successful recruitment and retention are particularly important in research involving people who use drugs and other populations experiencing barriers to research participation. This position requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, cultural humility, and the ability to establish and sustain collaborative relationships with community organizations, clinical providers, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

The Clinical Research Manager will also serve as a primary liaison between UNM study teams and external research partners, including lead study teams, clinical coordinating centers, and data coordinating centers. Responsibilities will include coordinating database updates, supporting data quality assurance and control, collaborating with external study monitors, facilitating internal study meetings, and managing study team schedules and communications to ensure adherence to protocol requirements and study timelines.

This position will be based at the SURGE building on UNM's North Campus, with regular travel to UNM-affiliated and community-based clinical sites as needed.

The Department of Internal Medicine is a large, progressive department with a diverse staff working in dedicated teams to provide quality work in an organized, effective, and efficient manner through innovation, training, and education. Through our collaborative work effort, we support the faculty and enhance the missions of the department, school, Health Sciences Center, and University.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• NM Licensure as a Registered Nurse may be required, as appropriate to the individual position
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.
• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Experience developing, updating, and maintaining participant-facing educational materials, handouts, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Experience conducting clinical research activities, including informed consent, data collection, research instrument administration, participant recruitment, and retention.
• Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification.
• Experience with fiscal management, budget monitoring, and financial reporting for research grants.
• Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders and related behavioral health needs.
• Experience collaborating with community organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders on research involving underserved or vulnerable populations.
• Experience conducting research involving adolescents and/or pregnant and postpartum individuals.
• Membership in the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) preferred.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application includes:
1) Cover Letter detailing your directly related experience
2) Resume
3) Contact information for 3 professional references, preferably from supervisors

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.