Remote IRB & HRPP Program Lead

East Tennessee Children's Hospital; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Job summary

East Tennessee Children's Hospital is seeking an IRB Program Manager to direct administrative and regulatory operations ensuring federal human-subject protection requirements are met. You will oversee committee administration, submission routing, and quality assurance.

The role reports to the Director of Quality, Patient Safety, and Medical Affairs and requires 3–5 years in IRB or related compliance within regulated healthcare. Remote-friendly with onsite meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., research administration, healthcare).
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible IRB or human research protection experience.
• Experience interpreting regulations and managing regulatory workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the IRB/HRPP program.
• Coordinate regulatory inspection, audit, and accreditation readiness.
• Maintain IRB roster, membership, and meeting minutes.
• Manage submission intake and regulatory routing.
• Communicate IRB findings to investigators and stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Governance management

Policy development

Auditable records

Compliance escalation

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

East Tennessee Children's Hospital is seeking an IRB Program Manager to direct administrative and regulatory operations ensuring federal human-subject protection requirements are met. You will oversee committee administration, submission routing, and quality assurance.

The role reports to the Director of Quality, Patient Safety, and Medical Affairs and requires 3–5 years in IRB or related compliance within regulated healthcare. Remote-friendly with onsite meetings as needed.