Medical Director-IRB

Mercy; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Chair to lead the institution's human subjects protection program, ensuring ethical research and regulatory compliance while advancing scientific progress.

The role oversees IRB meetings, protocol reviews, and reviewer training, providing guidance to investigators on consent and risk mitigation, and advancing Belmont principles across research activities.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific, medical, or legal discipline.
• Deep understanding of human subjects research regulations, the Common Rule, and bioethics.
• Strong interpersonal, conflict-resolution, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preside over full-board IRB meetings and facilitate consensus voting.
• Oversee expedited and exempt reviews and training of reviewers.
• Interpret and apply federal and state regulations and Belmont Report principles.
• Mentor IRB members and staff on regulatory updates.
• Advise investigators on protocol design and consent requirements.
• Authorize suspension or termination of approvals to protect participants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict-resolution

Written communication

Common Rule knowledge

Education

Advanced degree in relevant field

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

As the Sisters of Mercy before us, we bring to life the healing ministry of Jesus through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

Position Details:

Position Summary

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) Chair provides administrative, ethical, and regulatory leadership for the institution's human subjects protection program. The Chair oversees the review of all research involving human participants to ensure full compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and institutional policies. This role ensures the protection of the rights, safety, and welfare of human research subjects while facilitating ethical scientific advancement.

Core Responsibilities

• Meeting Leadership: Preside over convened full-board IRB meetings, manage protocol discussions, and facilitate consensus voting on complex ethical issues.
• Protocol Review: Conduct expedited and exempt reviews, evaluate protocol amendments, and handle standard adverse event or non-compliance reports. Oversee training of designated reviewers and ensure reviewer compliance with Mercy IRB SOPs and other applicable policies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Interpret and apply federal regulations (e.g., DHHS 45 CFR 46, FDA 21 CFR 50/56), state statutes, and the ethical principles of the Belmont Report.
• Committee Oversight: Mentor and train IRB members and administrative staff on evolving regulatory updates and ethical review standards.
• Researcher Liaison: Advise investigators on protocol design, consent form requirements, and human subject risk mitigation strategies.
• Corrective Action: Authorize the suspension or termination of research approvals when required to protect participant safety.

Qualifications

• Education: Advanced degree in a relevant scientific, medical, or legal discipline.
• Expertise: Demonstrated deep understanding of human subjects research regulations, the Common Rule, and bioethics.
• Skills: Exceptionally strong interpersonal, conflict-resolution, and clear written communication skills

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.