Regulatory Associate, Simmons Cancer Center
About the position Join UT Southwestern as a Regulatory Associate (RA) in Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center Education and Training Office for cancer research. As a RA at UT Southwestern, you will have the opportunity to join a team of the top cancer specialists in the country and be a part of our innovative therapies, cutting-edge research, and life changing clinical trials. As a valued team member, you will be responsible for regulatory support of a specific Disease Oriented Team's (DOT) clinical trials under the leadership of the Cancer Center Associate Director of Clinical Research as well as provide support and backup for other DOTs as needed. The primary role of the regulatory team is to review study protocols, draft consent forms, complete IRB and/or FDA submissions (initial, modifications/amendments, continuing reviews, and study closure), maintenance of essential regulatory documents both electronic and paper, and preparing and facilitating the DOT studies for long term storage at Iron Mountain. In addition, each regulatory team member provides ancillary services such as assisting with and maintaining the CTEP IDs for physicians as well as staff regulatory trainings. Responsibilities • Review study protocols, informed consent documents, response to stipulations, and other study-related documentation, to assure conformance with all applicable requirements. • Provide working supervision, training, and guidance to lower-level Regulatory Assistants. Assign tasks and set work priorities. Review work for accuracy. • Administer expedited and exempt research review processes, including, but not limited to: intake of protocols and assessment of review level (with referral to full IRB/IACUC, when applicable); regular one-on-one meetings with IRB/IACUC Chairs for final determinations; drafting correspondence to investigators regarding IRB/IACUC determinations. • Provide consultation and technical assistance to investigators and study personnel regarding requirements for IRB/IACUC submissions, performance of studies, and documentation of compliance. Serve as an information resource to the campus about human subject protection and/or animal care and use. • Participate in development of and/or updates to IRB/IACUC guidance, office procedures/business processes, related forms, database improvements, and other quality assurance activities. • Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements • Bachelor's Degree -OR- equivalent • 2 years of related experience • May consider experience and education in lieu of requirements. Benefits • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay • Paid Time Off, available day one • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) • Paid Parental Leave Benefit • Wellness programs • Tuition Reimbursement • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Apply tot his job