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.