Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to provide regulatory research coordination to Intermountain research departments and to support research investigators, managers and directors as needed. The key responsibility of this position is to assure regulatory compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB), sponsor, federal and state regulations pertaining to the protection of human subjects participating in research as according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference of Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.

This position supports a portfolio of complex studies for General Cardiology, Heart Failure, and Electrophysiology studies.

Unfortunately, we are not currently considering candidates for this position that require visa sponsorship. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Job Essentials

Coordinates and performs the responsibilities related to research applications (new, ongoing and continuing) including IRB and Privacy reviews of research submissions. Uses judgment to determine if projects are compliant with federal research regulations and Intermountain policies. Contacts and advises study staff and investigators in the preparation and completion of submissions.

Maintains study records: application(s), study approval(s) and other relevant study documentation and information up to date and in compliance with federal, state and institutional requirements. Maintains up to date files (paper and electronic) of all regulatory documents and correspondence. The incumbent is also responsible for meeting with auditors and monitors reviewing regulatory files as requested and/or required on an ongoing basis and/or during the conduct of the clinical investigations.

Tracks on an ongoing basis studies and study activities using a searchable database.

Acts as a liaison for study compliance for regulatory documents.

Depending on position within the institution, participates in site visits and audits made by sponsors, FDA NIH, or any other agency with regulatory oversight throughout the study.

Depending on position within the institution, either reports or receives adverse events.

Depending on position within the institution, reviews and has general understanding of the research protocols in order to ensure site compliance.

Depending on position within the institution, monitors regulatory compliance to protocol and audits study documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy of the study records.

Depending on position within the institution, reviews and/or authors informed consent forms related to research submissions.

Depending on position within the institution, may create forms or complete forms as needed to comply with GCP and FDA standards.

For IRB Coordinators: Coordinates board meetings. Prior to meeting the coordinator obtains quorum, prepares agenda, uses judgment to assign reviewers, prepares and checks review materials for accurateness and completeness. During meeting the coordinator takes detailed minutes (assures minutes comply with OHRP and FDA standards), records committee decisions and votes and maintains a quorum. Post meeting the coordinator communicates committee decisions to researchers in a timely and efficient manner and follows-up on committee actions items.

Communicates effectively with researchers, study teams, and IRBs. Provides education and direction regarding the fundamentals of human subject research, Intermountain IRB/Research policies, procedures, and guidelines, and federal and state regulations.

Prepares for successful audits, as needed.

Ongoing training and education of federal policy and regulations that impact human subjects research and quality assurance requirements

Assists management with the development and execution of institutional policies and procedures to ensure Intermountain Healthcare compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations related to research

Responsible for the development of efficient compliant processes and development of future processes to increase productivity.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in a regulatory, compliance or research role. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.

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Five years experience in a regulatory, compliance or research role.

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Experience in a role requiring detailed knowledge of human subject research regulations, strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to policies and procedures.

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Experience in a role requiring effective organizational skills; effective follow-through, and commitment to excellence, effective professional communication skills: Ability to communicate with others in a clear, understandable, and professional manner as well as strong interpersonal skills: Ability to work with personnel at all levels to gather information, communicate compliance requirements and handle complex issues within an often-sensitive political environment.

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Experience working in a collaboratively in a team environment

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Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail and scheduling applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Regulatory and compliance experience

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Experience in a healthcare or hospital setting

Physical Requirements:

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, etc. and to see to identify equipment and supplies and to utilize a wide variety of information including organizing and completing documentation and forms, accessing and entering computer information, and identifying needs and urgent issues.

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Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.

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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient interactions, accessing needed information, operating telephones and other office equipment, including manipulating paper - requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.

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Expected to bend, lift, and carry patient files, documents, equipment, and supplies.

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Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time while interacting with others or to perform work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.

Anticipated job posting close date:

07/08/2024

Location:

Intermountain Medical Center

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$24.29 - $38.26

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