Lead Research Regulatory Specialist

About the Role

The Research Regulatory Specialist supports the research compliance and regulatory affairs functions of the Department of Surgery. This role is designed for a motivated individual eager to learn research administration from the ground up. The successful candidate will work closely with and be mentored by our Director of Research, gaining hands-on experience across IRB, IACUC, and IBC compliance processes, clinical trial regulatory management, faculty-facing guidance, and institutional liaison work.

Responsibilities

• Support research compliance and regulatory affairs functions
• Work closely with the Director of Research to gain hands-on experience in various compliance processes
• Provide faculty-facing guidance and act as an institutional liaison
• Develop into an independent resource for faculty and staff across departmental research compliance functions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 36 months of regulatory experience in a clinical research environment
• Alternatively, 48 months of equivalent regulatory experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree for a total of 84 months experience

Skills

• Detail-oriented, curious, and a self-starter
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and ask good questions
• Willingness to contribute wherever needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with IRB processes, clinical research regulations (FDA, ICH GCP), or research compliance concepts
• Prior experience in a clinical, academic, or research environment
• Exposure to IACUC or IBC processes
• Experience with electronic IRB or regulatory submission systems

Pay

Targeted salary of $50,300, depending on education and experience.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefits

Benefits eligible.

For Best Consideration Date: 10/15/2026. Hiring is contingent upon a background check.