Remote Cannabis Research Program Specialist

State of New York - Cannabis Management, Office of; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of New York - Cannabis Management, Office of is seeking a dedicated professional to support its scientific programs and research initiatives, collaborating with scientists, external partners, study participants and regulatory bodies to develop and implement research studies.

The role involves creating educational resources, reviewing data for publications and reports, answering health-related inquiries, and preparing work plans under Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience where major responsibilities included accounting and auditing.
• Investigating or inspecting regulated entities and facilities.
• Interpreting and explaining policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
• Policy analysis and research.
• Surveillance; quality assurance including risk assessment.
• Community outreach including vulnerable populations.
• Negotiating or approving contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other administrative control processes.
• Education substitutions: associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; bachelor’s for four; master’s for five; doctorate for six.
• Resumes must include month and year for start and end dates; if part-time, indicate average hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop educational resources and outreach materials on programs, policies, regulations, and opportunities related to cannabis science and research.
• Review and analyze incoming data from research studies, stakeholders, agency partners, and federal sources for use in publications, presentations, outreach materials, and legislative reports.
• Respond to inquiries from applicants, study participants, and other stakeholders regarding health-related concerns in accordance with agency policies.
• Prepare workplans, timelines, and status reports on research assignments for the Office of Cannabis Management executives and managers.
• Conduct intake, monitoring and analysis of data, or other information as assigned, escalating findings requiring further action or regulatory attention.
• Facilitate scheduling and coordination of research study visits, assessments, and follow-up activities, ensuring adherence to study protocols and timelines.
• Support development of research related documents and standard operating procedures (SOPs), including protocol amendments and informed consent materials.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining accurate and complete study records including source documents, regulatory binders, and participant files in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Assist with the review and evaluation of applications, protocols, and reports submitted by cannabis research licensees and applicants; communicate with applicants to resolve application deficiencies.
• Support recruitment, screening, and informed consent processes for study participants, ensuring eligibility criteria and ethical standards are met.
• Assist with adverse event tracking, reporting, and documentation in accordance with agency requirements.
• Assist with Health & Scientific Affairs related projects as assigned.

Job description

State of New York - Cannabis Management, Office of is seeking a dedicated professional to support its scientific programs and research initiatives, collaborating with scientists, external partners, study participants and regulatory bodies to develop and implement research studies.

The role involves creating educational resources, reviewing data for publications and reports, answering health-related inquiries, and preparing work plans under Good Clinical Practice guidelines.