Patient Advocate on IRB (Contractor)

Patient Advocate on Institutional Review Board (IRB)— Contractor (~5-15 hours/week) Sabai is looking for individuals with a background as cancer patients, cancer research participants, or their caregivers to advocate for patient interests on an ethical review board of scientific research (IRB). What is an IRB? An IRB is an Institutional Review Board - a committee charged with reviewing research that involves human participants prior to its start and monitors it as it continues. The research is evaluated to ensure that it satisfies several conditions, including providing clear and accurate information to participants, doesn’t pose undue risks or burdens in relation to the potential benefits, and that the selection of subjects is fair. What is a Patient Advocate member on an IRB? The patient advocate member represents the potential participant in the study. They are expected to evaluate the study as that person would, taking into consideration issues of what patients value, what they understand, and what they are worried about. This member works with the other members, who represent medical, scientific, and other perspectives, to decide whether and how the study can proceed. Location: Remote. In-person attendance is not required, training and meetings are held online. Qualifications: • Experience as or with cancer patients, experience with cancer clinical trials preferred. • Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a wide variety of professionals (MDs, nurses, researchers, ethicists, etc.). Ability to respectfully engage, compromise, and collaborate with others in a group setting. • Computer skills necessary to navigate email, websites, and online virtual meetings. • Experience thinking about and advocating for patient and/or participant rights and interests with other stakeholders in the healthcare space. • No educational level necessary, but work involves navigating complex scientific and medical documents, so a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. • Job will provide all necessary training on human subjects protections, relevant laws and regulations, and other specific knowledge needed to serve on an IRB. Responsibilities: • Complete initial training and onboarding. • Review assigned research materials, particularly focusing on participantfacing documents, prior to meetings and provide written feedback. • Attend convened virtual meetings, participate in IRB deliberations and vote. Compensation: Patient advocate members are independent contractors paid per IRB meeting attended, ranging from $150-$300 per meeting. About Sabai Global From our initial founding, Sabai has protected the safety, rights and welfare of those who participate in clinical trials and those that conduct the research. We began by providing biosafety services and oversight for institutions, and our uniquely personal approach to deep expertise and white-glove service soon drove expansion into IRB review and consulting. Today, we support sponsors and sites across all phases of research and all therapeutic areas, including biologics, human factors, devices and social behavioral research. We deliver a complete suite of services to our pharmaceutical and institution partners. We’re proud to always remain a people-focused company. Through this principle we serve as a true partner to our clients—thoughtfully and expertly curating the best solutions to meet their needs, throughout the clinical trial process. We are Principled. We are Passionate. We are People-first. If all of this resonates with you, we would like to hear about your story. Apply tot his job