Clinical Research Supervisor

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Pediatrics Department encompasses a statewide network of hospitals, clinics, and community-based services dedicated to advancing pediatric health through clinical excellence, education, and research. Within this system, the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology division provides the only comprehensive pediatric cancer and blood disorders program in New Mexico, offering a unique opportunity to support clinical, academic, research, and community-facing work.

The Clinical Research Supervisor coordinates, oversees, and quality-controls the execution of federally regulated clinical research studies, including multi-site pediatric oncology, hematology, hemophilia, and translational research trials. This position ensures full compliance with IRB/Human Research Review Committee (HRRC) requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), federal/state regulations, institutional policies, and grant/contract parameters.

The supervisor provides day-to-day technical leadership, administrative oversight, and direct supervision of one staff member—a Research Technician 2—who supports data collection, biospecimen handling, and study coordination tasks. The role is responsible for operational strategy, workflow development, regulatory oversight, and ensuring accurate, reliable, and timely research data and biospecimen management.

The Clinical Research Supervisor collaborates closely with clinical investigators, IRB staff, national research organizations, study sponsors, and internal partners to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of all research, regulatory, and data collection activities. Duties include reviewing case report forms and source documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance; initiating corrective actions; ensuring timely submission of research data; monitoring patient response to treatment as defined by protocol; and coordinating transmission of clinical data to national research organizations.

This position is integral to sustaining high-quality research operations and advancing the mission of pediatric cancer and hematology research at UNM.

Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision, Leadership Operations Provides day-to-day technical leadership and direct administrative supervision to one Research Technician 2, including training, work allocation, productivity oversight, and performance evaluations. Plans, organizes, and oversees daily operations of the research unit, including protocol implementation, workflow design, systems development, and quality assurance.

Develops operating goals and objectives and implements systems, procedures, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Ensures appropriate scheduling and utilization of research resources, facilities, and equipment. Regulatory Compliance Ensures compliance with IRB/HRRC requirements, GCP guidelines, FDA regulations (as applicable), OSHA standards, and all federal, state, and institutional policies.

Oversees development, submission, and maintenance of IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, deviations, and reportable events. Maintains regulatory documentation, study records, and essential documents in accordance with audit-ready standards. Protocol Execution Quality Control Supports investigators in study design, protocol development, and implementation.

Oversees execution of multiple complex clinical research protocols, ensuring adherence to study timelines, visit windows, and data requirements. As well as consent/enrollment to both Therapeutic and Non-Therapeutic studies Develops, implements, and evaluates research and data collection methodologies, systems, and tools appropriate to pediatric oncology and hematology research.

Reviews source data, case report forms, and eCRFs for accuracy, reliability, and protocol compliance; addresses deficiencies and initiates corrective action. Monitors and records patient responses to treatment as defined by protocol and coordinates data communication with investigators and sponsors. Data Specimen Management Coordinates data compilation, quality control, and preliminary analysis; ensures validity and accuracy prior to submission.

Oversees and performs (as needed) the processing, tracking, and shipping of blood and human tissue samples in compliance with biosafety and shipping regulations. Ensures accurate transmission of clinical research data to national research organizations and sponsors. Administrative Financial Participates in budget development, cost tracking, and grant/contract administration.

Ensures research billing compliance and alignment with coverage analyses for therapeutic and non-therapeutic trials. Documents operational activities, prepares reports, and supports audit and monitoring visits. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as needed to support research growth and program demands.