Thursday, December 13, 2018

Position Available: Senior Regulatory Specialist - CCTS


The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) is seeking a Senior Regulatory Specialist to start immediately. This position develops and manages various clinical study protocols related to clinical and translational research and oversees related regulatory requirements to ensure compliance. In addition, develops and maintains regulatory documents to achieve and maintain compliance with internal, external and federal policies and regulations that apply to the conduct of clinical trials. Responsibilities also include senior level mentoring of regulatory staff and coordination of trainings and ongoing development, assistance with the development of standard operating procedures and advance knowledge of specialized regulatory topic

Duties:

·         Collaborate with Principal Investigator and researchers to develop and implement research protocols in the CCTS. This includes creating participant consent forms, advertising materials, contact sheets, etc.
·         Prepare study documents for submission to the IRB, sponsor or other regulatory authority and correspond with them as needed.
·         Create and review documentation for institutional approval of: protocols, physicians, and clinical staff to open and/or continue participation in clinical research protocols from national clinical trials, industry, external agencies, and internal sources.

·         Review IRB approved documents to ensure accuracy before protocols are implemented.

·         Maintain accurate, complete and current information in appropriate format and databases to track clinical research compliance with FDA, NCI, UIC and sponsored guidelines, i.e. complete and process appropriate documentation as outlined by FDA, NCI, study sponsors and the university. Prepare and maintain regulatory binders for each clinical trial.

·         Prepare responses to IRB and sponsor questions.

·         Monitor progress of clinical research study developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.

·         Serve as subject matter expert on regulatory related issues. Provide regulatory guidance, direction and support to all members of research team.

·         Keep current on legislation, rules, regulations, procedures, and development; educate physicians and staff regarding change as related to clinical research protocols, university staff, affiliates, and patients.

·         Work with Clinical Research Coordinators and Research Specialists as needed to ensure understanding of study protocols. Guide, train, and advise other staff members and students on techniques, methods, and procedures.

·         Mentor staff and coordinate staff trainings and ongoing professional development Assist in the development of SOPs, policies and guidance documents for the CCTS.

·         Keep abreast of and serve as the point of contact for specialized regulatory topics including, but not limited to, single IRB review, CTEP registration, single patient INDs, and ClincialTrials.gov registration and updates.

·         Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

·         A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline required.
·         Minimum of five years of related research experience; in regulatory compliance required.
·         Minimum 3 years clinical research regulatory experience required. Knowledge of and experience working with Federal Regulations and IRBs required.
·         Certification in one of the following: SoCRA, ACRP, PRIM&R preferred and required within 2 years of hire.
·         Strong communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in written and verbal communication


For fullest consideration please submit application to the UIC Job Board https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=105337&job=senior-regulatory-specialist-ccts by December 21, 2018



The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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