IRB Compliance & Research Access Lead

Qatar Foundation; Qatar; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Foundation is seeking an experienced professional to oversee the Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes, coordinate with committee members, and lead the research access process. The role requires strong knowledge of regulatory and ethical standards, excellent writing skills, and the ability to guide the research office through reviews, approvals, and renewals.

You will interact with the Ministry of Public Health as needed and ensure compliance with internal policies and international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; 6-8 years of relevant full-time work experience in compliance or regulatory affairs; supervisory level experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain policies and practices aligned with international norms for legal and ethical compliance and research governance.
• Oversee the operations of IRB meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, and minutes documentation.
• Ensure timely review of research protocols and informed consent documents maintaining compliance with laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with IRB committee for initial reviews, continuing reviews and adverse event reporting.
• Guide the research office team on the research process and ensure projects are on track.
• Handle IRB approval and assurance approvals with the Ministry of Public Health.
• Follow up with researchers on progress reports for IRB renewal or project closure completion.
• Ensure research projects are reviewed and approved by the QBB IRB Chair members in line with ethics and methodology as required by law.
• Adhere to document control policies and procedures and participate in their regular review to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory policies.
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Research administration

Supervisory experience

Technical writing

Arabic language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Qatar Foundation is seeking an experienced professional to oversee the Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes, coordinate with committee members, and lead the research access process. The role requires strong knowledge of regulatory and ethical standards, excellent writing skills, and the ability to guide the research office through reviews, approvals, and renewals.

You will interact with the Ministry of Public Health as needed and ensure compliance with internal policies and international