Clinical Research Mgr

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 47,742 - 67,060; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico seeks a Clinical Research Mgr for the NM ADRC to lead the clinical core team and coordinate multi-site studies across NM. The role involves oversight of project milestones, data collection, and regulatory documentation while supervising coordinators and staff working with participants.

This position emphasizes collaboration with core leaders, IRB processes, and occasional travel to national meetings and NM locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years directly related to the duties and responsibilities.
• Completed degrees above the minimum education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Clinical research coordination experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the project coordination of the local site within the grant consortium.
• Ensure project milestones are met and coordinate day-to-day human research activities.
• Supervise coordinators and community health workers assisting participants.
• Coordinate data collection across sites including Zuni and Acoma Pueblos.
• Develop or modify IRB documents for HRPO submission in collaboration with staff.
• May require occasional travel to national meetings and NM sites.

Skills

Project coordination

Multi-site NIH studies

Project management

Grant management

IRB documentation

Recruiting participants

Scheduling assessments

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Clinical Research Mgr

The University of New Mexico’s Centerfor Memory & Aging is seeking Project Manager and Lead Research Coordinatorfor the clinical core of the newly funded New Mexico Alzheimer’s Disease ResearchCenter (NM ADRC). New Mexico is joining a group of Universities across theUnited States who focus on improving research and treatment for people withAlzheimer’s Disease and related Dementias. https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/neurology/research/nmadrc/ The grant is expected to be fundedthrough at least 2029.

This position is a criticallyimportant part of the Clinical Core of the NM ADRC. The selected will work closelywith the Clinical Core Leaders and will be the lead staff member for this core.

Main responsibilities will be in overseeing the project coordination of the local site within the grant consortium. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring project milestones aremet, as well as day to day coordination of the human research project. Theproject involves longitudinal study of patients with Alzheimer’s disease,including collection of MRI, cognitive, neurological, blood as well as optionalstudies, including PET, CSF and add on MRI studies. This position will supervise research coordinators as well as community health workers who workdirectly with participants. The project also involves overseeing the coordination/managementof the clinical data collection at outlying sites including Zuni and AcomaPueblos. The clinical core collaborates closely with many other multiple coreswithin the UNM ADRC. The position may include developing or modifying IRBdocuments for submission to the HRPO (IRB), or work closely with other stafffor these documents. Position may require occasional out of state travel tonational meetings, as well as occasional travel to the Zuni Pueblo or otherlocations within NM.

Additional responsibilities will include working as backupresearch coordinator and may include a cohort of participants for ongoingresearch studies, which includes recruiting, scheduling and screening patients,conducting assessments, ensuring protocol adherence for each specified study,and maintaining accurate records. Dutiesalso include the collection, compilation, and management of study data andreview of patient records for past and present health issues. Weekly consensusdiagnosis meetings will be coordinated by this position in conjunction with theother core contributions.

The individual in this positionmust have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to workeffectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community, particularlyolder adults with cognitive difficulties and their families. This position alsorequires a person with professional presentation and interpersonal skills. Theselected person must be adept at organization and project management. Thisemployee will work with confidential information and data, work directly withpatients, schedule and coordinate research appointments and examinations.Position may also include other clinical assessments, such as drawing andprocessing of blood samples, ECGs, vitals.

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.

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

Preference given to applicants who also have the following (must be detailed in Resume or Cover Letter)

• Managing or working with multi-site NIH clinical research studies
• With project management
• Report writing and grant management correspondence
• Working with diverse patients, both cultural and age
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working with older patients and their families
• Experience working with IRB and maintaining regulatory documentation
• Recruiting, scheduling and maintaining rapport with patients and their families
• Experience administering research assessments
• Experience drawing and/or processing blood

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

NM Center for Memory and Aging (354A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $4,277.87 - $6,009.47

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

8/10/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Veteran Preference Program and Diversity Statement

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.