at Northwestern University in

Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:

54445

Department:

MED-Surgery Salary/Grade:

EXS/5 Target hiring range for this position will be between $51,346.00 - $64,473.00. 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.

Job Summary:

This position will assist with the submission process to the Institutional Review board (IRB) of new studies, revisions, and renewals being processed through both the Comprehensive Transplant Center and Department of Surgery and will serve as a contact liaison for regulatory matters among the research staff and Principal Investigators, sponsor companies and the IRB. Interprets and applies rules and regulations (NU, local, state, federal, industry, sponsor, etc.) and recommends and guides principal investigators (PIs) and research staff in the creation, submission, documenting, reporting, etc. of study activities ensuring appropriate compliance. The Comprehensive Transplant Center and Department of Surgery conducts a wide variety of clinical research including drug trials, biological sample studies, interventional studies, and retroactive and prospective data studies. Studies are funded by the NIH, industry and foundations.

Specific Responsibilities:

Assists PI's in gaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for new research protocols involving less than minimal risk to research subjects, i.e. retrospective and prospective medical record reviews by submitting new study applications through the eIRB system. Assists in the preparation and tracking of IRB submissions including annual renewals, revisions and safety reports as needed for principal investigators and research coordinators for research studies. Completes IRB requests for modifications as needed. Supports regulatory activities related to multiple clinical research projects under the direction of clinical research nurses. Works as a liaison between research staff and the IRB. Serves as contact between sponsor, PI and IRB. Communicates with collaborating faculty both inside and outside the University. Assists research staff in formatting study protocol using transplant research template. Assists manager in the drafting of informed consents and coordinates gaining IRB approval. Ensures accuracy of IRB approval letters with respect to sponsor information and NIH grant identifiers. Works with research staff and study sponsors to maintain research binders and documentation to ensure studies are in compliance with applicable regulations. Supports data management and the maintenance of study records and databases. Aids clinical research nurses in preparing final reports for close-out submissions Provides assistance with submission of IND applications and renewals with the FDA as needed. Corresponds with the FDA throughout the IND process To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account