Clinical Research Manager

The University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

The manager coordinates daily study operations, monitors calendars and timelines, supervises research staff, collaborates with medical providers, and maintains relationships with community stakeholders and partner organizations. The role also includes regulatory documentation and research activities such as informed consent, participant recruitment and retention, and data collection. Successful recruitment and retention are especially important for studies involving people who use drugs and other populations facing barriers to research participation.

The position serves as a primary liaison between UNM study teams and external partners, including lead study teams and clinical and data coordinating centers. Duties include coordinating database updates, supporting data quality assurance and control, collaborating with external study monitors, facilitating internal meetings, and managing study team schedules and communications to meet protocol requirements and timelines. The position is based at the SURGE building on UNM’s North Campus, with regular travel to UNM-affiliated and community-based clinical sites as needed. A hybrid schedule may be considered after successful completion of the probationary period.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; completed degrees above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, cultural humility, and ability to establish and sustain collaborative relationships with community organizations, clinical providers, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• NM licensure as a Registered Nurse may be required, as appropriate to the individual position.
• Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.

Nice To Haves

• 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) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation and coordination of clinical research trials at UNM sites.
• Coordinate day-to-day study operations and monitor study calendars and timelines to ensure milestones are met.
• Supervise research staff and collaborate with medical providers.
• Maintain relationships with community stakeholders and partner organizations.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and conduct research activities, including informed consent, participant recruitment and retention, and data collection.
• Serve as the primary liaison between UNM study teams and external research partners, including lead study teams and clinical and data coordinating centers.
• Coordinate database updates and support data quality assurance and control.
• Collaborate with external study monitors.
• Facilitate internal study meetings and manage study team schedules and communications to ensure adherence to protocol requirements and timelines.

Benefits

• Benefits-eligible position.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Tuition remission and dependent education programs.
• Eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE must make mandatory retirement contributions under the New Mexico Education Retirement Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager