Clinical Research Regulatory Project Manager

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The Clinical Research Regulatory Project Manager position exists to support research divisions engaged in Contract Research Organization (CRO) activities as well as the conduct of clinical trials at a site level. A unique skill-set with high attention to detail and subject matter expertise in Clinical Research Regulatory Affairs management is essential to drive effectiveness, eliminate redundancies and increase both sponsor and site(s) performance. In addition to managing dual (local site and CRO) regulatory obligations this role is responsible for building and maintaining relationships across the CRO site network to ensure external sites are set up for success. Obligations include proactively addressing regulatory site needs to resolve issues, contribute to development of CRO policies, work instructions, and/or regulatory sections within study specific Manuals of Operations (MOPs). In summary, this position is accountable to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance throughout the conduct of clinical trials at both a local site level and across the CRO multi-site network. This responsibility includes drafting and submission of regulatory documents and performing quality reviews of regulatory documents to ensure document accuracy reviewed and approved by obligatory review board (IRB, Scientific Review Committees, FDA, Privacy Boards, etc.) The scope of this position begins at the time of study concept, site initiation and until formal study close-out.

Responsibilities Include:

• Acts as the primary regulatory liaison between the Dignity Health CRO and external sites involved in the conduct of the clinical trials. Utilizes problem-solving skills to promote positive working relationships with the site and staff.
• Assists external sites with IRB submissions, maintenance of regulatory documents, and responding to study related regulatory questions from sites, vendors, and sponsors in a timely fashion
• Ensures new protocols are submitted to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) within established time frames by drafting and coordinating appropriate paperwork. Completes all necessary regulatory submissions in a timely manner.
• Develops and maintains Trial Master Files (TMF) as well as study specific regulatory binders for use by the site(s).
• Maintains investigator CVs and medical licenses, staff CVs and licenses, training certificates and lab
  licenses/certifications, ensuring all documents are current.

Bachelors Other in biosciences, healthcare or healthcare management upon hire 

Three years of related experience.

Masters Other in biosciences, healthcare or healthcare management, business or public health preferred.

Five + years of related experience preferred.

Experience in one or more of the following areas: biosafety, animal care and use, institutional ethics review, research administration, audit, monitoring or other area of research compliance or oversight.