Senior HRPP Administrator

About the role

The Senior HRPP Administrator is responsible for the administration and implementation of the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies and procedures related to the conduct of human subjects research studies at Brown University, Lifespan, and Care New England. The role ensures compliance with federal regulations, state and local law, institutional policies, and AAHRPP accreditation standards. The role conducts non-committee reviews and collaborates with faculty, staff, and students. It supports IRB Committee meetings, prepares meeting agendas and materials, takes minutes, and advises IRB members on applicable regulations, policies, and review criteria.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with federal regulations, state and local law, institutional policies, and AAHRPP accreditation standards for human subjects research activities.
• Conducts non-committee reviews and collaborates with faculty, staff, and students.
• Serves as a point of contact for IRB Committee meetings, preparing meeting agendas and materials, taking minutes, and advising IRB members on applicable regulations, policies, and review criteria.
• Maintains a knowledge and understanding of current federal, state regulations, state and local law, and institutional policies and departmental SOPs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of federal regulations protecting human subjects.
• Experience working in an HRPP office within an academic or clinical hospital/research setting.
• At least 3 years of related experience working in a research compliance setting, either in administration or conducting research.
• Experience with electronic submission systems.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of current federal and State regulations regarding human subjects research and ethical principles, Institutional policies, and integrated HRPP SOPs.
• Ability to practically apply federal and state regulations as well as institutional policies to research submissions under review.
• Ability to independently and competently handle protocol intake and pre-review.
• Experience with high volumes and rigid deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use judgment and discretion in potentially controversial matters.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and also serve as a strong team member.
• Participation in continuing education and national and/or regional organizations devoted to promoting research ethics and the protection of human subjects.
• Proficiency in Huron electronic IRB submission system, Microsoft Office applications, Google platforms, Adobe and other commonly used software.

Skills

• Comprehensive understanding of federal and state regulations regarding human subjects research and ethical principles.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential documents and sensitive information.
• Experience with electronic submission systems.

Benefits

The University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page for further information.

Pay

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Schedule

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