Regulatory Affairs Associate
Baylor College of Medicine
Austin
regulatory
regulatory
research
clinical research
protocol
regulations
investigators
hematology
compliance
protocols
team
research projects
federal regulations
November 20, 2022
Baylor College of Medicine
Austin
FULL_TIME
Summary
The Regulatory Affairs Associate works to support the Protocol Office and investigators associated with The Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers (TXCH). This position supports all aspects of regulatory compliance for a specified portfolio of clinical trials. This support includes, but is not limited to, reviewing protocols and protocol related documents, submitting protocols to regulatory agencies and review committees and ensuring successful navigation of approval processes for clinical research. This position requires an understanding of clinical research and applicable regulations.
Job Duties
* Coordinate regulatory correspondence across internal stakeholders and external institutions.
* Prepare protocol documents and required regulatory forms in order to obtain institutional and regulatory agency approval for the conduct of clinical research projects at the TXCH.
* Maintain and expand understanding of federal regulations, ICH GCP guidelines and internal SOPs by producing work in compliance with those regulations, guidelines and SOPs.
* Act as a liaison between institutional review committees, regulatory agencies and the investigators to ensure that protocols obtain applicable approvals, that protocol amendments are submitted appropriately and that annual renewals are obtained.
* Work closely with the study team, research staff, and investigators to assure that all regulatory documents for the research studies are up-to-date.
* Facilitate communication with IRB and other applicable agencies related to Adverse Events and Unanticipated Problems reporting.
* Assure distribution of appropriate information between investigators, regulatory agencies and staff involved in implementation of research projects.
* Maintain regulatory database as applicable.
* Maintain electronic and paper study files in accordance with local SOPs, sponsor and general industry standards ensuring documentation is complete, up to date, and audit ready.
* Keep the study team and supervisor informed of protocol related issues.
* Practice a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
* Work proactively and collaboratively with other team members to streamline work and achieve mutual goals.
* Attend all required meetings, contribute pertinent protocol information and uses information presented to develop an understanding of the hematology/oncology landscape, in order to more accurately assist in the preparation of submissions.
* Plan and pursue activities to promote self development related to hematology/oncology and regulatory issues.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree.
* Two years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in regulatory affairs and/or clinical research at academic medical center or hospital with knowledge of clinical research practices and regulations.
* Certification in Clinical Research, SOCRA.
* Knowledge and understanding of clinical research compliance, including OHRP, FDA and other federal regulations and requirements regarding human subjects research, including but not limited to GCPs and related ICH guidelines, informed consent, adverse event reporting and monitoring.
* Should have excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Knowledge of medical/scientific terminology.
* Excellent organization skills; ability to multi-task.
* Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
* High sense of professional behavior and conduct and an ability to communicate with various levels of faculty and staff within Baylor College of Medicine and outside organizations.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
13395
CA; CH
The Regulatory Affairs Associate works to support the Protocol Office and investigators associated with The Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Centers (TXCH). This position supports all aspects of regulatory compliance for a specified portfolio of clinical trials. This support includes, but is not limited to, reviewing protocols and protocol related documents, submitting protocols to regulatory agencies and review committees and ensuring successful navigation of approval processes for clinical research. This position requires an understanding of clinical research and applicable regulations.
Job Duties
* Coordinate regulatory correspondence across internal stakeholders and external institutions.
* Prepare protocol documents and required regulatory forms in order to obtain institutional and regulatory agency approval for the conduct of clinical research projects at the TXCH.
* Maintain and expand understanding of federal regulations, ICH GCP guidelines and internal SOPs by producing work in compliance with those regulations, guidelines and SOPs.
* Act as a liaison between institutional review committees, regulatory agencies and the investigators to ensure that protocols obtain applicable approvals, that protocol amendments are submitted appropriately and that annual renewals are obtained.
* Work closely with the study team, research staff, and investigators to assure that all regulatory documents for the research studies are up-to-date.
* Facilitate communication with IRB and other applicable agencies related to Adverse Events and Unanticipated Problems reporting.
* Assure distribution of appropriate information between investigators, regulatory agencies and staff involved in implementation of research projects.
* Maintain regulatory database as applicable.
* Maintain electronic and paper study files in accordance with local SOPs, sponsor and general industry standards ensuring documentation is complete, up to date, and audit ready.
* Keep the study team and supervisor informed of protocol related issues.
* Practice a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
* Work proactively and collaboratively with other team members to streamline work and achieve mutual goals.
* Attend all required meetings, contribute pertinent protocol information and uses information presented to develop an understanding of the hematology/oncology landscape, in order to more accurately assist in the preparation of submissions.
* Plan and pursue activities to promote self development related to hematology/oncology and regulatory issues.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree.
* Two years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in regulatory affairs and/or clinical research at academic medical center or hospital with knowledge of clinical research practices and regulations.
* Certification in Clinical Research, SOCRA.
* Knowledge and understanding of clinical research compliance, including OHRP, FDA and other federal regulations and requirements regarding human subjects research, including but not limited to GCPs and related ICH guidelines, informed consent, adverse event reporting and monitoring.
* Should have excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Knowledge of medical/scientific terminology.
* Excellent organization skills; ability to multi-task.
* Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
* High sense of professional behavior and conduct and an ability to communicate with various levels of faculty and staff within Baylor College of Medicine and outside organizations.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
13395
CA; CH
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