Research Compliance & Health Systems Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Health System Specialist to lead research regulatory programs and ensure compliance for human-subject activities.

The role includes oversight of IRB protocol reviews, monitoring of ongoing research, and guidance to investigators and staff on applicable policies. Candidates should have graduate-level training in health administration and strong experience in health care regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating research activities for compliance.
• Ability to guide research staff on policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, VA, and institution-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages research regulatory programs involving human subjects.
• Oversees protocol reviews by the Institutional Review Board.
• Monitors research activities for regulatory compliance.
• Educates investigators and coordinators on regulatory requirements.
• Supports process improvements and remediation of noncompliance.

Skills

Research compliance analysis

Regulatory guidance

Protocol/documentation review

Staff education on policies

Education

Graduate degree in hospital/public health administration

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Health System Specialist to lead research regulatory programs and ensure compliance for human-subject activities.

The role includes oversight of IRB protocol reviews, monitoring of ongoing research, and guidance to investigators and staff on applicable policies. Candidates should have graduate-level training in health administration and strong experience in health care regulatory environments.