Research Compliance Education Specialist

Partner's Healthcare; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham is seeking a Training and Policy Coordinator to manage the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training program and keep the Research Compliance portfolio up to date.

Responsibilities include coordinating training dates, tracking completion, producing leadership reports, and maintaining the training web page with updated policies in response to regulatory changes. Hybrid work arrangement with onsite requirements as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• 3+ years of healthcare or regulatory experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work with a broad population.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training dates, registrations, and speaker assignments for RCR training.
• Track compliance with training requirements and issue certificates of completion.
• Provide reports to the Chief Research Compliance Officer and leadership as requested.
• Maintain compliance information on the web page and update training decks as needed.
• Review regulatory changes and update policies for compliance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Responsible for coordinating the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training program and maintaining the Research Compliance training portfolio. Monitors local, state, and federal regulatory changes and oversees resulting updates to policy, training, and the Research Compliance web page. Oversees Research Compliance policies to ensure they are reviewed, approved, and posted with the designated approval period. Monitors and updates the Research Compliance web page as new information becomes available. Serves as project manager for training, education, and policy initiatives.

Essential Functions

Serve as project manager for training and education and policy initiatives; Coordinate training dates, registration, and speaker assignment for RCR training. Track compliance with training requirements and issue certificates of completion. Provide reports to the Chief Research Compliance Officer and leadership as requested. Maintain compliance information on the web page. Monitor Research Compliance sponsored training modules for regulatory and institutional policy compliance. Organize and oversee updates to training decks working with appropriate content authority. Review regulatory and organizational websites for changes to local, state, and federals laws and regulations. Review policy, training, and Research Compliance web page when regulatory changes occur for compliance with new requirements. Review and track research policies for renewal periods. Work with institutional stakeholders for revisions or updates. Submit to Chief Research Compliance Officer for approval.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study required. Equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Experience

3+ years of experience required in a healthcare or regulatory environment with demonstrated effectiveness in organizing and coordinating a detailed portfolio of activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, working with a broad population. Work independently, be self-directed, and contribute as a member of a team. Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them. High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with an ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing situations.

Working Schedule

Hybrid, onsite required based on business needs, 2 days per week on average

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type HybridWork Location 399 Revolution DriveScheduled Weekly Hours 40Employee Type RegularWork Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$79,560.00 - $115,720.80/AnnualGrade 7

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.