Vision Research Center Lead — Associate Site Director

Eye Associates Of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

8 holidays

401(k)

Education Assistance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid AD&D Insurance

And more!

Job summary

Eye Associates of New Mexico is seeking an experienced Associate Site Director for the Vision Research Center in Albuquerque, NM. You will oversee clinical trial operations, lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive program growth.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive clinical-trial experience, and proficiency in FDA/ICH/GCP, IRB processes, and data integrity. A Bachelor's degree and ARCP certification are essential, with CRC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a medical or related field required
• Significant directly related clinical experience required
• Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) experience
• Clinical research management experience
• Strong clinical trials experience and leadership ability
• Expert knowledge of clinical research principles and procedures
• Experience with FDA, ICH, and GCP regulations
• Knowledge of IRB requirements and procedures
• Strong Regulatory Coordinator experience
• Strong clinical background with understanding of patient disease processes
• Supervisory and management skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound administrative decisions
• Strong data collection, assessment, and study-record maintenance skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Proficiency with computers and related software applications
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations
• Appropriate licensure based on specialty
• ARCP certification required
• Five years direct clinical experience and five years management experience

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical research operations and ensure safety and compliance
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary research team
• Guide recruitment, care, and treatment of participants in complex trials
• Ensure adherence to study protocols and regulatory standards
• Promote compliance with FDA, ICH, GCP, CFR and regulatory requirements
• Support investigators in trial implementation and execution
• Ensure patient safety and data integrity across studies
• Guide HIPAA, informed consent, and sponsor information handling
• Collaborate across departments to initiate and conduct trials
• Support investigator-initiated trials and consent documents
• Apply IRB regulatory knowledge to operations
• Develop new business opportunities for the Vision Research Center
• Recruit, educate, and mentor research participants
• Maintain study records and data integrity
• Represent program to investigators, sponsors, patients and staff
• Maintain quality, safety and infection-control standards

Skills

Leadership

Clinical research leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Team management

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Data integrity

IRB awareness

GCP/ICH/FDA familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical/related field

ARCP certification

CRC certification/experience

Job description

Eye Associates of New Mexico is seeking an experienced Associate Site Director for the Vision Research Center in Albuquerque, NM. You will oversee clinical trial operations, lead a multidisciplinary team, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive program growth.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive clinical-trial experience, and proficiency in FDA/ICH/GCP, IRB processes, and data integrity. A Bachelor's degree and ARCP certification are essential, with CRC experience preferred.