Senior IRB & Research Compliance Lead

Ugajobsearch; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a Compliance Professional III to oversee human research compliance, review complex submissions, and guide regulatory interpretation. This exempt, full-time role supports HRPP leadership and partners with researchers, IRBs, and legal teams.

Responsibilities include independent protocol reviews, regulatory consultation, investigator education, and QA initiatives to maintain accreditation readiness and ensure participant protections across diverse clinical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in compliance or research oversight.
• Strong understanding of federal regulations and human subjects protections.

Responsibilities

• Independently review human research submissions for compliance.
• Provide regulatory consultation to investigators and study teams.
• Develop investigator education materials and programs.
• Support HRPP leadership with policy interpretation and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with IRBs, HRPP staff, and external partners on complex reviews.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical ability

Protocol design

Regulatory consultation

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

5 years professional experience

Job description

The University of Georgia seeks a Compliance Professional III to oversee human research compliance, review complex submissions, and guide regulatory interpretation. This exempt, full-time role supports HRPP leadership and partners with researchers, IRBs, and legal teams.

Responsibilities include independent protocol reviews, regulatory consultation, investigator education, and QA initiatives to maintain accreditation readiness and ensure participant protections across diverse clinical and