Inpatient Unit Manager

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Adams Clinical is a leading clinical trial site network committed to accelerating the development of life-changing medicines. Our mission is simple: deliver uncompromising data quality, safety, and diverse enrollment to advance healthcare. Our vision is to set the gold standard for clinical trial excellence. We believe our people make the difference. Guided by our core values—Scientific Rigor, Operational Excellence, Commitment to Sponsors and Participants, and Authentic Collaboration—we create an environment where meaningful work drives meaningful change.

At Adams Clinical, you’ll find:

• A culture of respect, transparency, and continuous improvement


• Opportunities for professional growth and learning


• A team dedicated to improving lives through innovation and integrity

If you’re passionate about making an impact in clinical research and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization, we’d love to have you on our team.

Job Role

Adams Clinical is seeking an experienced Inpatient Unit (IPU) Manager to lead operations for our new research inpatient unit in Bronx, NY (10461). The unit supports clinical trials evaluating investigational treatments for acute schizophrenia and other psychiatric conditions. The IPU Manager will oversee daily operations, coordinate participant care with site leadership and outpatient teams, and ensure high-quality, compliant study execution.

This role requires a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with leadership and clinical experience in inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health settings. The IPU Manager will direct all unit operations, including management, training, and supervision of Mental Health Technicians (MHTs). They will collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and study physicians, provide patient care within scope, and support clinical decision-making consistent with study protocols and standard medical practice.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Clinical Oversight

• Lead daily inpatient research unit operations, ensuring compliance with protocols, GCP, and regulatory standards, while coordinating admissions, discharges, and all inpatient research procedures to maintain alignment with outpatient phases.


• Manage and develop unit staff—including trial liaisons, MHTs, and overnight personnel—while implementing and training teams on de‑escalation protocols, safety practices, and behavioral management guidelines to ensure a safe therapeutic environment.


• Maintain required documentation, support audit readiness, and provide clinical/procedural support such as investigational product (SC/IV) administration, phlebotomy, vital signs, ECGs, and clinical results documentation.


• Strengthen communication and workflow efficiency across inpatient and outpatient teams to optimize care delivery and study execution.

Leadership & Staff Development

• Provide strategic leadership that promotes professionalism, accountability, and a culture of safety and respect across the inpatient unit.


• Oversee performance management, coaching, onboarding, and competency development for MHTs and all inpatient personnel, fostering effective collaboration across interdisciplinary teams.

Quality & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all inpatient study requirements, regulatory obligations, and safety protocols, including controlled substance management and investigational product accountability.


• Monitor participant well‑being and proactively address safety issues, operational risks, or emergency needs.

What Success Looks Like

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.


• Current New York State RN license.


• Previous inpatient unit experience required; psychiatric inpatient experience strongly preferred.


• Prior staff management experience required; experience overseeing unit operations strongly preferred.


• Clinical research experience strongly preferred (training provided for the right candidate).


• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.


• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, research-focused environment.


• Experience with phlebotomy and IV placement is a plus.

Pay:  $110,000 - $140,000 per year

• 401(k) matching


•  Medical, Dental &Vision insurance


•  Employee assistance program


•  Flexible spending account


•  Health insurance


•  Health savings account


•  Life insurance


•  Paid time off


•  Parental leave


•  Professional development assistance

Adams Clinical is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We focus on hiring and nurturing top talent. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline, and termination, are made based on the candidate's or employee's qualifications relevant to the position. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. 

In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired must, as a condition of employment, provide documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States and complete Form I-9 within the required timeframe. Adams Clinical participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.