Senior Research Compliance & Quality Improvement Lead

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension or ORP retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition remission for employees and/or

Flexible work schedules / teleworking

Job summary

University of Maryland, Baltimore seeks a Lead Research Quality Improvement & Compliance Specialist to join the School of Medicine’s Radiation Oncology department. The role focuses on designing and overseeing compliance in research, training researchers, and guiding regulatory submissions.

The position emphasizes expert judgment, risk assessment, and program development, with opportunities to lead and mentor others in a fast-paced academic setting.

Qualifications

• Four+ years of clinical/laboratory research experience with regulatory compliance
• Experience with IRB, clinical trials, or research administration preferred
• Experience supervising or coordinating staff is a plus
• GLP lab experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee research compliance programs and quality improvement processes.
• Lead education and training on federal, state, and local regulations for researchers.
• Provide subject matter expertise for protocol development and regulatory submissions.
• Manage IRB submissions, amendments, and related documentation.
• Support internal research review committees and implement process improvements.
• Prepare reports and communications on research compliance for management.

Skills

Quality control

Project management

Regulatory guidance

IRB knowledge

Education delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Quality document management software

Job description

University of Maryland, Baltimore seeks a Lead Research Quality Improvement & Compliance Specialist to join the School of Medicine’s Radiation Oncology department. The role focuses on designing and overseeing compliance in research, training researchers, and guiding regulatory submissions.

The position emphasizes expert judgment, risk assessment, and program development, with opportunities to lead and mentor others in a fast-paced academic setting.