IRB & Research Access Lead — Elevate Ethical Review

Qatar Foundation International; Doha; On-site; QAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Foundation International seeks an IRB and Research Access Lead to oversee IRB processes, coordinate committee activities, and drive the research access workflow.

The role requires supervising IRB operations, ensuring timely protocol reviews, and maintaining compliance with laws; CIP certification is preferred, Arabic proficiency is an advantage, with strong writing and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 6-8 years of relevant full-time work experience in compliance or regulatory affairs/ Human Research/ administration, 2 of which at a supervisory level.
• Holds the Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification.
• Knowledge of the Qatari legal system an advantage
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office applications

Responsibilities

• Oversee the IRB processes, 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 that all projects are on the right track.
• Handle the IRB approval and assurance approval with the Ministry of Public health.
• Follow up with researchers on progress reports for IRB renewal or project closure/completion.
• Ensure that research projects are reviewed and approved by the QBB IRB Chair/ members taking into account its ethical soundness and methodology as required by law.
• Adhere to established document control policies & procedures and participate in their regular review, in conformance with best practices and to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory policies
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Policy development

Technical writing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Qatar Foundation International seeks an IRB and Research Access Lead to oversee IRB processes, coordinate committee activities, and drive the research access workflow.

The role requires supervising IRB operations, ensuring timely protocol reviews, and maintaining compliance with laws; CIP certification is preferred, Arabic proficiency is an advantage, with strong writing and regulatory knowledge.