Clinical Research Manager

Clinical Research ManagerThe 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.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.Minimum 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: 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.Application Instructions: 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