Regulatory Associate Senior, Simmons Cancer Center

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

100% coverage for preventive care

Paid Time Off

Retirement Programs TRS

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

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Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Regulatory Associate Senior to support IRB/IACUC regulatory submissions for clinical trials. You will review protocols, draft consent forms, and manage regulatory documents to ensure compliance.

The role involves mentoring entry and mid-level staff, coordinating with investigators, and maintaining essential regulatory records for long-term storage. Regulatory experience in clinical research is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in review, oversight, or performance management of scientific research projects.
• Experience with IRB or IACUC processes is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with IRB, IACUC, and other regulatory bodies to deliver efficient protocol review services.
• Prepares, submits, and revises all IRB or IACUC applications and renewals.
• Maintains regulatory documents, both electronic and paper, for audit readiness.
• Trains staff on IRB, IACUC, and HIPAA compliance and information security.
• Supports DOT clinical trials and other teams as needed.
• Reviews study protocols and provides regulatory guidance to investigators.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

IRB/IACUC experience

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to work closely with investigators and research personnel on the refinement of protocol and other documents for the performance of research projects. Perform thorough protocol pre-review in advance of submission to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and provide technical consultation to Principal Investigators on any regulatory, scientific, or policy issues that will affect the likelihood of IRB or IACUC approvals.

The Regulatory Associate Senior will be primarily responsible for regulatory support of a specific Disease Oriented Team's (DOT) clinical trials as well as provide support and backup for other DOTs as needed. The primary role of the regulatory team is to review study protocols, draft consent forms, complete IRB and/or FDA submissions (initial, modifications/amendments, continuing reviews, and study closure), maintenance of essential regulatory documents both electronic and paper, and preparing and facilitating the DOT studies for long term storage at Iron Mountain. In addition, each regulatory team member provides ancillary services such as assisting with and maintaining the CTEP IDs for physicians as well as staff regulatory training. This position will also mentor the entry level and mid-level staff on the team as well as cover the regulatory support for the fast track program.

Regulatory experience in Clinical Research strongly preferred.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree
• Experience
  3 years of related experience in review, oversight, or performance management of scientific research projects.
  May consider experience and education in lieu of requirements

Preferred

• Education
  Advanced degree in health sciences field
• Experience
  Previous service on an IRB or IACUC a plus.
• Licenses and Certifications
  CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL or
  Previous service on an IRB

JOB DUTIES

• Collaborates closely with the IRB, IACUC, and other regulatory entities at the institution to provide optimal protocol review services for investigators.
• Prepares, submits, and revises all IRB or IACUC applications. Prepares and submits renewal and audit reports.
• Maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from associated research projects.
• Monitors and evaluates research project quality control activities. Trains personnel on IRB, IACUC, and HIPAA compliance, and information security protocols.
• Recommends new policies and procedures for improvement of program compliance activities. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Responsible for design, execution, and effectiveness of system of internal controls, which provide reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient.
• Reads literature and attends training and other functions as necessary to keep abreast of relevant scientific, regulatory, and technical developments related to oversight of clinical research.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.