IRB Reliance and QA Program Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Qatar.

📋 Description

• Oversee the daily management of IRB reliance operations, quality assurance projects, and post-approval oversight within the Human Research Protection Program.

• Act as a key resource for researchers, research personnel, IRB members, and institutional collaborators concerning IRB procedures, reliance agreements, regulatory mandates, and institutional guidelines.

• Offer assistance during the formulation and submission of new protocols, amendments, ongoing reviews, reportable incidents, and study terminations.

• Manage and facilitate reliance agreements with outside institutions, including single IRB collaborations and joint research efforts.

• Perform administrative evaluations of research submissions for completeness and adherence to compliance standards prior to IRB assessment.

• Organize post-approval monitoring tasks and assess ongoing compliance.

• Analyze monitoring results, convey recommendations, and aid in the planning of corrective actions.

• Keep regulatory records and documentation updated within electronic research administration systems.

• Analyze and convey federal regulations, ethical standards, and institutional policies related to human subjects research.

• Partner with IRB leadership on enhancing operations and customer service.

• Contribute to educational resources, training initiatives, and outreach programs related to IRB compliance and reliance methodologies.

• Assist with quality assurance efforts for the Human Research Protection Program.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required; a degree in life sciences, biomedical sciences, healthcare, public health, research administration, or a related field is preferred.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in supporting Institutional Review Board activities or human subjects research administration is necessary.

• Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities.

• Proficient in conveying complex regulatory information to researchers, faculty, staff, and external partners.

• Strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Capacity to manage multiple responsibilities while adhering to deadlines.

• Proven customer service and relationship-building skills.

• Competence in learning and effectively utilizing electronic research administration systems and other web-based tools.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar productivity software.

• Ability to interpret policies and regulations, apply sound judgment, and resolve issues according to established protocols.

• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.

• Preferred: experience in supporting Human Research Protection Programs or IRBs in higher education, healthcare, or research institutions.

• Preferred: experience in coordinating reliance agreements or acting as a single IRB liaison.

• Preferred: knowledge of post-approval monitoring, quality assurance, and compliance auditing.

• Preferred: working knowledge of the Common Rule and FDA regulations.

• Preferred: experience with electronic IRB or electronic research administration systems.

• Certified IRB Professional certification or eligibility to pursue certification is preferred.

• Cover letter and resume are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option for remote work

• Opportunities for career advancement through placement at Level I, II, or III

• Equal employment opportunity and protections against discrimination

• Chance to be part of a mission-driven, well-being-focused university community