Clinical Research Mgr in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36888

Working Title:
Clinical Research Mgr

Position Grade:
13

Position Summary:
The Department ofInternal Medicine Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) at UNM seeks a ClinicalResearch Manager for regulatory compliance. This position will workclosely with the Manager of Clinical Research Operations, Research Nurses,Research Coordinators, CTU Medical Directors and Internal Medicine Principalinvestigators in developing guidelines for clinical research trials, andensuring documentary compliance to federal, local, and Universitypolicies. This position requires a firm understanding ofgood clinical and community practices in conducting research, in accordancewith established study protocols and in accordance with federal, local, andinstitutional policies and guidelines for clinical trials. Additionally,the position requires experience with the process of the application, start up,and maintenance of NIH funded clinical trials and will need stronginterpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectivelywith a variety of university departments, health care providers, fundingagencies, university researchers and collaborating private industries.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, review materials for submission, develop processes and guidelines for research projects.
• Maintain HuronIRB and Third party Central IRBs, including initial submissions, continuing reviews, all modifications that can include updating study documents, study team list, RNIs, etc. for all studies supported by the CTU.
• Provide advice and guidance to research investigators and personnel with regards to preparation and submission of new studies including the creation of site level consent forms, local protocols, and other documentation necessary to ensure compliance with human subject protections in biomedical and clinical research.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators (PIs) to assist with questions and concerns regarding research which include the creation and review of consent forms, protocols and other compliance items with human subject protections in biomedical and clinical research.
• Act as a point of contact for up-to-date understanding of Federal, State, and University laws, regulations, and guidelines for research studies.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• 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.

Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

Department:
IM Clinical Trials Unit CTU (852X)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date:
06/30/2027

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53

Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
6/15/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete submission includes the following:1. Resume2. Cover Letter3. Three supervisory referencesMinimum Qualifications: 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience in coordinating the implementation and execution of study drug study/clinical trials, specifically in the Huron system
• Track record of contributions to the development and implementation of study protocols, informed consent documents, procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of federal regulations, guidelines and industry standards for the coordination of human research
• Excellent communication skills to interact regularly with faculty and clinical staff regarding the individual project(s) and provide reporting as required
• Ability to complete start up initiatives as required by the individual project(s)
• Experience drafting and managing IRB submissions
• Ability to provide technical oversight and instruction to research assistants, clinical research nurses, technicians and other research staff