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Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Clinical Trial Regulatory Compliance Coordinator to oversee regulatory programs, interpret systems for risk areas, and coordinate internal audits. The role supports documentation, training, and submissions to required committees.

Responsibilities include IRB submissions, regulatory file maintenance, and external site coordination. Requires 2–5 years in clinical research or regulatory affairs and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires college degree in related field.
• Typically 2–5 years of clinical research or regulatory experience.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and audits.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits materials to IRB and internal review committees.
• Maintains regulatory files for assigned studies and coordinates amendments.
• Communicates protocol changes to the research team and sponsor.
• Participates in internal audits and supports external inspections.
• Acts as regulatory liaison for external sites and coordinates essential documents.
• Activates protocols with consent forms and FDA documentation as needed.
• Coordinates meetings and distributes updates to sites and teams.
• Contributes to compliance plans and supports ongoing training.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

IRB coordination

Audit support

Regulatory documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

IRB systems

Job description

Clinical Trial Regulatory Compliance Coordinator

The University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC) is an integral component of the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). The BSD is the largest of four Divisions of the University and includes the Pritzker School of Medicine. UCCCC administers four established scientific programs, and the NCI-sponsored Cancer Center Support Grant funds ten Shared Resources. The Comprehensive Cancer Center comprises over 190 faculty members from twenty departments, with members currently being awarded over $47 million in total direct costs in peer-reviewed cancer research grants, and $28 million in non-peer-reviewed grants and contracts. The activities of the Center are broad and varied, including research, training and education, communications, fundraising, marketing, clinical trials management, and community outreach.UCCCC has one of the largest cancer clinical trials programs in the country and in the Chicago area, with nearly 500 adult and pediatric therapeutic trials actively accruing patients. Many of these studies are investigator-initiated, including Phase I or I/II trials, demonstrating UCCCC's commitment to translating basic research findings to the clinic through proof-of-principle and early-phase studies. UCCCC opens over 250 new trials each year and accrues approximately 900 participants to therapeutic trials each year.

Job Summary

This position maintains clinical trial regulatory compliance programs, including the interpretation of systems to identify areas of risk and may coordinate internal audits. With a moderate level of direction, participates in compliance documentation, compliance training, and submission of documentation to required internal committees and groups.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and submits materials to the IRB and other applicable internal review committees, including new study applications, amendments, and continuing reviews.
• Creates and maintains the site of regulatory files for each assigned study.
• Communicates updates and changes, such as protocol amendments, to the clinical research team and sponsor/funding agencies.
• Participates in internal clinical research audit program as assigned.
• Provides multi-site regulatory coordination as assigned. Acts as the primary regulatory liaison for external sites participating in clinical research projects coordinated by the University of Chicago, including distribution of protocol documents and amendments; review of site consent forms; collection of site specific essential documents, including IRB approvals, Form FDA 1572, staff qualifications and signatures, etc.; and maintenance of up-to-date regulatory files for external participating sites.
• Prepares and collects all necessary documents to activate protocols, such as consent forms and Form FDA 1572, etc.
• Prepares protocol updates, coordinates weekly program meetings, and distributes relevant updates to participating sites as applicable.
• Coordinates department or clinic compliance with a moderate level of guidance.
• Plans and executes internal and external audits and activities to support regulatory agency inspections.
• Prepares, completes and submits all compliance documentation on a routine basis. Coordinates compliance committee meetings.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Two years of clinical research or directly related experience.
• Prior clinical trial regulatory experience.

Certifications:

• Completion of a certificate or degree program in clinical trial management /regulatory affairs or directly related field.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Familiarity with clinical trial management systems and/or databases.
• Solid understanding of regulations covering clinical trials/human subjects research.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills. Effectively present oral and written information.
• Analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

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Job Family: Legal & Regulatory Affairs

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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