IRB Coordination Manager (Research Compliance Manager 1)

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); Hybride; USD 99 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stanford University in Palo Alto seeks an IRB Coordination Manager (Research Compliance Manager 1) to lead protocol reviews and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Reporting to the HRPP Manager and IRB Chair, you will manage continuing reviews and modifications, develop procedures, coordinate IRB activities, and serve as liaison between investigators and reviewers.

Occasional evenings or weekends and travel may be required; 100% FTE with a hybrid onsite/telecommuting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of human/animal research protection standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory information for human/animal research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with grants and contracts in research settings.

Responsabilités

• Manage protocol review for continuing reviews and modifications.
• Develop and implement procedures to process human research protocols.
• Coordinate IRB review and follow-up activities.
• Educate investigators and reviewers on regulations and risk management.
• Apply regulations to ensure compliant research and accreditation standards.
• Support accreditation and quality assurance activities.

Connaissances

Regulatory compliance

IRB processes

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

BUSINESS TITLE

IRB Coordination Manager (Research Compliance Manager 1)

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is a hybrid work role – a combination of onsite work and telecommuting – based on business and operational need.

BUDGETED SALARY:

$99,448 - $140,000

SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION:

The Human and Animal Research Compliance (HARC) office is responsible for oversight and management of Stanford’s Administrative (Compliance) Panels and ensures compliance with applicable policies, accreditation standards and external regulations. Our goal at HARC is to help facilitate research and to make sure it is done safely, ethically, and legally. We take pride in being service-oriented.

Stanford University's IRB is charged with ensuring that all aspects of Stanford’s Human Research Protection Program comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies, including standards of excellence necessary for maintaining accreditation status. This position, which is core to Stanford’s research compliance activities, focuses primarily with medical Research.

We are seeking a candidate experienced with regulatory compliance and institutional review boards (IRBs) and that has excellent customer service skills.

POSITION SUMMARY:

In this position, under the direction of the HRPP Manager and the IRB Chair, you will conduct in-depth protocol review using advanced regulatory knowledge and experience. The primary responsibility will be to manage the protocol review process for Continuing Reviews (renewals) and Modifications to identify issues, and independently determine whether the components of the proposed research are in compliance with federal, state and local regulations, Stanford University policies, and accreditation standards. You will also be involved in:

• Developing, implementing, and managing efficient procedures to facilitate the processing of human protocols in accordance with Stanford, federal, accreditation, and state policies and procedures.
• Performing review of complex research protocols, including identifying problems and issues in the submission application and contacting the investigator orally or in writing to request additional materials.
• Planning and coordinating IRB review and follow-up activities.
• Serving as an expert liaison between the research investigator and the reviewer; educate parties on relevant and emerging regulations and related risk management issues.
• Applying knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, as well as university policies and practices, to ensure satisfactory compliance.
• Providing assistance to management in preparation for accreditation and in various compliance and quality assurance activities.

*Please note this position may require the following:

• Occasional work on evenings and weekends or on-standard hours based on project or business needs.
• Occasional cross campus and local travel
• Exposure to allergens, biohazards, chemicals, radiation or electromagnetic fields.

This is a 100% FTE, benefits-eligible position. All final candidates must complete a background check.

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory information regarding the use of human/animal participation in research and teaching.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of human/animal research protection standards.
• Strong knowledge of grants and contracts function. Significant working knowledge of research procedures and
• terminology, medical terminology, clinical trials, and research data management.
• In-depth understanding of operational requirements pertaining to management and implementation of protocol process.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of human/animal subjects and Stanford, federal and state policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of research procedures and terminology, medical terminology, clinical trials, and research data management.