Assistant Director, Institutional Review Board - Long Branch, NJ

Job Title: Assistant Director

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department: Institutional Review Board

Req#: 0000197806

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $102,960.00 - $128,960.00 Annual

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Works with the Chief Academic Officer, Director of Clinical Trials and the Clinical Research staff of various departments within Monmouth Medical Center and will manage the privileged and confidential institutional review and approval process of all proposed research activities involving human subjects to protect their safety, rights and welfare. Perform highly complex duties to facilitate the review and approval process, such as the use of independent judgment in interpreting and applying relevant federal and state laws, regulations and institutional policies and guidelines; instruct IRB Chairs, members, and researchers on the regulations and ethical principles essential to the review process; provide training and advice to faculty, staff, and student researchers on the regulations and preparation of applications and consent forms. Review and approve administrative and procedural modifications of applications.

Responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas), medical errors, and patient safety concerns.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate's Degree
• 3 years of experience related to clinical research or research administration
• Ability to obtain professional IRB Certification
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the ethical conduct of research and protection of human subjects
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of IRB regulations and ICH/GCP guidelines
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer Literacy, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Knowledge of Data Base associated with IRB Standards

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes all protocol submissions for completeness and accuracy, recommending the appropriate level of IRB review in accordance with federal and institutional codes, rules and regulations governing biomedical research; ensuring that all IRB activities and documents are in compliance with OHRP and FDA regulations
• Attends local and national conferences and seminars and other research-related meetings as requested by the Chair and Senior Research Administrator to keep abreast of regulatory and legislative requirements related to research
• Facilitate and maintain IRB Accreditation for Monmouth Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus, Behavioral Health and Rahway Hospital. Serve as point of contact on IRB-related issues
• Interpret and apply federal and state laws, regulations, institutional policies and guidelines to protect human subjects and to ensure institutional compliance by providing regulatory, ethical, and methodological advice to investigators, staff, residents and students in preparing applications for research proposals involving human subjects as needed or required
• Monitors, analyzes and transmits information to the IRB and investigators on new and/or modified protocols for proper review and conduct of clinical research

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-Time
• Day Shift
• 40 hours per week

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer