Clinical Research Supervisor

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is seeking a Clinical Research Supervisor in Albuquerque, NM to coordinate and lead the Radiology Research Program. You will support faculty, residents, and students, coordinating multiple clinical and preclinical studies and ensuring regulatory compliance across the enterprise.

You will develop policies, manage budgets and resources, and foster collaborations with UNM Health System facilities and external partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 7 years of directly related experience.
• ACRP Certification as Clinical Research Coordinator is required or eligible.
• Substitution of higher degrees for experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the radiology research program across investigators and departments.
• Develop internal policies, processes, and procedures to support the research program.
• Communicate with research technologists, modality supervisors, and scheduling staff.
• Assist faculty in applying for and securing internal and external research funding.
• Oversee budgets, reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage pre- and post-award grant activities and prepare progress reports.
• Ensure facility and equipment usage complies with federal, state, and institutional rules.
• Foster multidisciplinary relationships and represent the program with external partners.
• Contribute to scholarly activities, proposals, and research dissemination.

Skills

Research administration

IRB protocols

Financial management

Education

High school diploma or GED

ACRP Certification

Job description

Clinical Research Supervisor

The Department of Radiology has a budding research program that is mission-focused and strives to meet the specific imaging needs of our diverse patient population and the needs of our Health Science Center programs. We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced clinical research supervisor to coordinate and lead the radiology research program. This position is responsible for assisting the research team and providing research expertise to faculty, residents, medical students, and graduate students. They must work with several investigators and departments and must expertly coordinate many types of clinical and preclinical studies including investigator-initiated studies, clinical trials, and prospective and retrospective studies. The successful candidate will support radiology research. Specific tasks include:

• Identify and create internal policies, processes and procedures to support research program
• Communicating with research technologists, modality supervisors, radiology registration and scheduling
• Assist faculty in applying for and securing research funding from internal and external sources
• Identify key stakeholders and develop multidisciplinary relationships
• Operationalize and prepare research budgets/rates and create/identify administrative tools to provide routine reports
• Reviewing clinical trials for feasibility and compliance
• Reconciliation of expenditures and charges
• Identify opportunities to develop patent and commercialization opportunities
• Design novel pathways and tools to support scholarly activities that are required for radiology resident research
• Effectively communicate departmental research mission to physicians and scientists throughout the UNM system
• Ensure research is conducted in compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements

In addition, this individual will provide technical and professional coordination and leadership in the execution of day-to-day activities for our expanding research enterprise.

Responsibilities will include:

• 1. Assist with development of infrastructure for a collaborative Radiology Research Center including identification, evaluation and securing of intra- and extramural grant funding opportunities, working with UNMH and SRMC to develop research imaging protocols, and writing proposals and business plans to develop additional funding; 15%
• 2. Management and oversight of administrative and technical operations of the Department of Radiology including scheduling and efficient usage of Radiology research resources (imaging equipment, faculty and technical staff time, Image Processing Lab) and management of the referral billing revenue cycle; 30%
• 3. Formulate and implement strategies, short and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures to support and ensure efficient, fiscally sound operation of & Radiology Research Program; 10%
• 4. Serve as the primary research point of contact and liaison with internal and external constituencies including other departments and schools/colleges at UNM, all UNM Health System facilities, a variety of non-profit agencies and private companies at the local, state, regional, national and international levels, and between the scientific and the clinical communities; 10%
• 5. Accountable for Pre- and Post-Award grant activities including preparation and electronic submission of project narrative, summary, scope and budget; generating and submitting progress reports, approving and monitoring expenditures and effort allocation, preparing budget revisions, providing interim status reports and ensuring quality control and protocol compliance; 10%
• 6. Ensure that research activities and facility and equipment usage are in compliance with all relevant federal, state, local and institutional regulations, policies and guidelines; 5%
• 7. Develop and submit research proposals and reports to UNM Human Research Review Committee (HRRC) and Institutional Animal Use and Care Committee (IACUC); 5%
• 8. Develop annual operating budgets and provide fiscal direction for Radiology-supported research activities; 4%
• 9. Collect, compile, and analyze program activity data by developing, writing and presenting comprehensive statistical and narrative program reports; 3%
• 10. Assist with presentations, manuscripts and the dissemination of results at meetings, conferences and/or the website, and provide website support; 2%
• 11. Participate as a full member of the Radiology Research Steering Committee; 1%
• 12. Other duties as assigned. 5%

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by the department.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Must maintain certification status.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.Certification/LicensureCurrent ACRP Certification as Clinical Research Coordinator or eligible for certification.

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 with Research Administration
• Experience with IRB Protocols
• Financial Management Experience

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Radiology Research (499D)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Exempt

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.

Eligible for Remote Work

Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

This position is eligible for hybrid Remote work as agreed to by the Chair of the Department.

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Veteran Preference Program

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 anyother protected class.

Background Checks

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.