Clinical Research Supervisor

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•$3,841 - $5,148•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Supervisor coordinates, oversees, and quality-controls federally regulated clinical research studies in the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center’s Pediatrics Department, including multi-site pediatric oncology, hematology, hemophilia, and translational research trials. The position ensures compliance with IRB/Human Research Review Committee requirements, Good Clinical Practice, applicable federal and state regulations, institutional policies, and grant and contract parameters. The supervisor provides technical leadership and administrative supervision to one Research Technician 2, and oversees research-unit operations, workflows, protocol implementation, regulatory activities, data quality, and biospecimen management. The role collaborates with investigators, IRB staff, national research organizations, sponsors, and internal partners to support reliable, timely, and compliant research operations. This is a benefits-eligible, term, full-time staff position based at the Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is not eligible for remote work. The term end date is June 30, 2027.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities; completed degree(s) above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Current ACRP certification as a Clinical Research Coordinator or eligibility for certification.
Must maintain certification status.
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.
UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination; the candidate may decline via a declination form or provide proof of vaccination from a previous employer.
Specialty licensure or certification may be required as specified by the department.

Nice To Haves

Recent experience as a clinical research coordinator in oncology, hematology, or a related specialty.
Recent experience with chart abstraction and IRB submissions.
Experience with biospecimen processing and shipment.
Experience designing and implementing research documentation systems and workflows.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day technical leadership and direct administrative supervision to one Research Technician 2, including training, work allocation, productivity oversight, and performance evaluations.
Plan, organize, and oversee daily research-unit operations, including protocol implementation, workflow design, systems development, and quality assurance.
Develop operational goals and objectives and implement systems, procedures, and process improvements.
Ensure appropriate scheduling and utilization of research resources, facilities, and equipment.
Ensure compliance with IRB/HRRC requirements, GCP guidelines, applicable FDA regulations, OSHA standards, and federal, state, and institutional policies.
Oversee development, submission, and maintenance of IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, deviations, and reportable events.
Maintain regulatory documentation, study records, and essential documents in an audit-ready state.
Support investigators in study design, protocol development, and implementation.
Oversee multiple complex clinical research protocols, ensuring adherence to study timelines, visit windows, data requirements, and consent and enrollment processes for therapeutic and non-therapeutic studies.
Develop, implement, and evaluate research and data-collection methodologies, systems, and tools for pediatric oncology and hematology research.
Review source data, case report forms, and eCRFs for accuracy, reliability, and protocol compliance; address deficiencies and initiate corrective action.
Monitor and record patient responses to treatment as defined by protocol and coordinate data communication with investigators and sponsors.
Coordinate data compilation, quality control, and preliminary analysis, and ensure validity and accuracy before submission.
Oversee and perform, as needed, processing, tracking, and shipping of blood and human tissue samples in compliance with biosafety and shipping regulations.
Ensure accurate transmission of clinical research data to national research organizations and sponsors.
Participate in budget development, cost tracking, and grant and contract administration.
Ensure research billing compliance and alignment with coverage analyses for therapeutic and non-therapeutic trials.
Document operational activities, prepare reports, and support audit and monitoring visits.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as needed to support research growth and program demands.
Meet conditions of employment, which may include annual TB and rubella screening, a post-offer pre-employment physical examination and medical history check, and maintaining required certification status.