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At Houston Methodist, the Senior (Sr.) Regulatory Compliance Specialist position is responsible for leading, coordinating, and performing study-specific regulatory processes such as local IRB submissions in compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy, and procedure developed by Houston Methodist Research Institute Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH). This position communicates with the regulatory affairs office for FDA submissions across multiple studies of different therapeutic areas and phases in accordance with appropriate regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and study-specific protocols/plans and processes. The Sr Regulatory Compliance Specialist position maintains documentation for clinical research studies, case report forms, and study and regulatory files. Under minimal supervision from the Manager or Director, this position identifies problem-solving issues of moderate to complex scope. The Sr Regulatory Compliance Specialist position contributes directly to internal departmental monitoring and research education as identified by the Manager or Director.

Refer to departmental 'Scope of Service' and 'Provision of Care' plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
• Practices the Caring and Serving Model
• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)
• Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience.
• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
• Displays cultural humility, diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
• Actively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission, and abides by the I CARE values

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including key study personnel. Role models strong, positive communication skills to ensure cohesive, smooth operation of the department.
• Assists in training regulatory personnel and others on regulatory and safety reporting regulations, processes, and procedures under the direct supervision of the Regulatory Compliance Manager (serves as a resource for regulatory information and guidance).
• Develops and maintains interpersonal relationships with a wide variety of healthcare professionals and hospital leadership. Maintains credibility with IRB and other regulatory agencies, Sponsors, vendors, patients, and co-workers.
• Role models behaviors that are congruent with cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. Initiates improvement recommendations for department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.

• Serves as subject matter expert in support of department functions. Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions and evidence-based performance improvement via measurable results.
• Prepare and manage documents required to initiate investigational drug trials. Prepares research protocols for IRB submission, submits protocol amendments, prepares renewals, and necessary regulatory documents for submission to study sponsors. Submits adverse event reports, safety reports, and notifies IRB of study closures.
• Interfaces as needed with appropriate governmental agency on project/products as identified by the Manager. Assists in the preparation of periodic reports for FDA.
• Develops appropriate regulatory reports and associated documentation in accordance with SOPs and study-specific processes under the direct supervision of the Regulatory Compliance Manager.

• Ensures compliance of general and study-specific regulatory and/or safety-related processes with SOP's, FDA, GCP, NIH, and applicable regulations. Provides routine updates and reporting to the Regulatory Compliance Manager to ensure timely communication regarding the status of regulatory and/or important safety-related issues.
• Conducts internal reviews and audits to ensure compliance of regulatory forms and associated documentation.
• Serves as a liaison between the institutional review committees, regulatory agencies, and the investigators to ensure that protocols are approved and that supplementary information is provided in a timely fashion as requested.

• Utilizes resources with cost-effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.

• Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Master's degree preferred

• Five years of experience in relevant research program experience

• RAC - Regulatory Affairs Certifications (RAPS) OR
• CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) OR
• CCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge and application of process improvement tools and techniques (statistical process control tools and team tools).
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory and accrediting standards as they apply to performance improvement.
• Ability to enter and abstract data using personal computer, as well as the ability to utilize data to facilitate the improvement and change in processes.
• Ability to facilitate performance improvement teams, present data, and promote a collaborative approach toward goal achievement.
• Ability to work independently and interdependently.
• Strong presentation skills and expertise in designing and implementing teams/educational offerings related to clinical quality.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (i.e., Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Houston Methodist Research Institute was formed in 2004 to rapidly and efficiently translate discoveries made in the laboratory and the clinic into new diagnostics, therapies, and treatments. The research institute was created to provide the infrastructure and support for these endeavors, and to house the technology and resources needed to make innovative breakthroughs in important areas of human disease. A 540,000 square foot building dedicated to research, the research institute houses over 1,500 staff and trainees, 284 principal investigators, and has more than 570 ongoing clinical trials.