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The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
Research Regulatory Specialist - Pediatrics
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A Program Coordinator coordinates ongoing program activity, or a group of related projects, for a company or organization, usually performing administrative or human resources tasks.
$92,019 / year median in Wisconsin
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Summary The Research Regulatory Specialist is responsible for gathering regulatory documents and preparing IRB applications, amendments, and continuing review submissions for human subject research, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Institutional Standard Operating Procedures. This role serves as the regulatory liaison with sponsors, principal investigators, study team members, and the IRB to support the successful conduct of research projects. Primary Responsibilities Provide primary administrative support for the preparation of IRB documents. Assist in drafting and submitting protocols, protocol summaries, amendments, protocol deviations, serious adverse events, continuing progress reports, and consent documents. Modify documents as needed to meet IRB guidelines and research program requirements. Prepare and submit required documents in the institution's electronic IRB system for initial approval, amendments, and continuing progress reports. Review submissions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance using established checklists prior to submission. Support faculty with Investigator-Initiated IND/IDE applications. Maintain IRB and FDA regulatory files for each IND/IDE and ensure required routine monitoring is conducted. Facilitate study start-up activities, including submissions to committees such as the Scientific Review Committee, Data Safety Monitoring Board, Institutional Biosafety Committee, or Radiation Safety Committee. Manage ClinicalTrials.gov postings as required. Collaborate with Research Managers, Research Nurses, and Research Coordinators to identify and complete all regulatory needs for assigned protocols. Identify and resolve problems or obstacles related to research protocol implementation. Communicate issues to supervisors and study investigators. Ensure all regulatory activities comply with applicable federal and state laws, as well as institutional standard operating procedures. Assist investigators and research staff with the development of program materials, including educational materials, marketing content, websites, forms, and reports. Maintain program timelines by tracking deadlines for program components. Utilize the institution's Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) to meet regulatory requirements and track activities. Collect, analyze, and disseminate program data, and report progress to stakeholders. Coordinate notifications to study team members regarding annual regulatory education requirements. Work with principal investigators to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive databases and files related to the research program. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge
- Skills
- Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
Minimum Required Education:
Bachelor's degree.Minimum Required Experience:
2 years in compliance or healthcare fieldPreferred Education:
2 years in compliance or healthcare field Required Certification/Licensure(s): CITI certification required within 30 days of hire Preferred Certification/Licensure(s): SoCRA and ACRP certification preferred. Physical Requirements Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Work Environment Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment. Sensory Acuity Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects. #LI-AV1 Why MCW? Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options 403B Retirement Package Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Pet Insurance On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc. For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview For a full list of positions see: MCW Careers At MCW all of our endeavors, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: Caring- Collaborative
- Curiosity
- Inclusive
- Integrity
- Respect.