IRB Reliance Analyst

Job Summary

Captures IRB Reliance activities, including managing relationships with external IRBs and supporting process improvements. Supports Northwestern University's Office of Research mission.

Specific Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between Northwestern University IRB, Principal Investigators, research study sites, and external organizations and IRBs regarding IRB Reliance issues.
• Works with Northwestern University legal counsel to address legal and Institutional requirements related to reliance agreements and the reliance process.
• Provides guidance and assistance to investigators regarding the reliance process and eIRB+ application requirements.
• Tracks and analyzes reliance process metrics for presentation to IRB and Office for Research Leadership.
• Affords administrative support to the Northwestern IRB Office related to IRB reliance activities.
• Assists IRB Office staff, chairs, members, and researchers with identifying regulatory agency requirements surrounding reliance.
• Supports the development of research community resources for the reliance process.
• Leads and participates in special projects for the office.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree in relevant academic field.
• 2+ years of relative experience including demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing the participation of human subjects in research.
• CIP and/or CIM eligible within a year.
• Demonstrated characteristics: adaptability, agility, coaching, collaboration, collegiality, customer focus, ethics and integrity, judgment, and multi-tasking.

Minimum Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local regulation governing the participation of human subjects in research.
• Demonstrated competencies: computer proficiency, report writing, and research regulations.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced and highly stressed environment.
• Possess interpersonal and time management skills.

Benefits

Includes health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs.

Professional Growth & Development

Offers a variety of tools and resources for career development, including formal education and professional potential.

Target Hiring Range

$69,000 - $78,000 per year.

Pay

Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Schedule

Not specified.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Certification as an IRB professional, experience with Huron’s Click® IRB software and HRPP Toolkit, ability to communicate clearly in writing, in person and by telephone.
• Preferred Competencies: Knowledgeable of federal, state and local regulations in order to explain the requirements of the IRB, ability to assert oneself appropriately in IRB meetings, ability to assess risk.