Associate Director, IRB Operations & Compliance

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California seeks an Associate Director of IRB to oversee day-to-day operations of the Institutional Review Board and related committees. You will guide policy updates, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and collaborate with the iStar development team to optimize the electronic IRB system.

The role requires advanced knowledge of HRPP standards, HIPAA and privacy laws, and strong leadership to support IRB staff, faculty, and students in conducting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with at least 6 years directly related to duties, graduate degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of management experience in a human research protection program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day IRB operations including Full Board, Expedited, and Exempt reviews.
• Provide input on HRPP policies and revisions and ensure compliance with federal/state regulations.
• Collaborate with the iStar team to optimize the electronic IRB system.
• Maintain AAHRPP accreditation status and related reporting requirements.
• Advise USC researchers on federal regulations and institutional policies for human subject research.

Skills

IRB leadership

Regulatory compliance

Policy implementation

Project management

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Masters/Doctorate preferred

Tools

IRB software systems

Regulatory databases

AAHRPP tools

Job description

University of Southern California seeks an Associate Director of IRB to oversee day-to-day operations of the Institutional Review Board and related committees. You will guide policy updates, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and collaborate with the iStar development team to optimize the electronic IRB system.

The role requires advanced knowledge of HRPP standards, HIPAA and privacy laws, and strong leadership to support IRB staff, faculty, and students in conducting