Senior Regulatory Associate, Surgery

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Collaborates closely with the IRB, IACUC, and other regulatory entities at the institution to provide optimal protocol review services for investigators.

Prepares, submits, and revises all IRB or IACUC applications. Prepares and submits renewal and audit reports.

Maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from associated research projects.

Monitors and evaluates research project quality control activities. Trains personnel on IRB, IACUC, and HIPAA compliance, and information security protocols.

Recommends new policies and procedures for improvement of program compliance activities. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Responsible for design, execution, and effectiveness of system of internal controls, which provide reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree

• Experience
  3 years of related experience in review, oversight, or performance management of scientific research projects.
  May consider experience and education in lieu of requirements

Preferred

• Education
  Advanced degree in health sciences field

• Experience
  Previous service on an IRB or IACUC a plus.

• Licenses and Certifications
  CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL or
  Previous service on an IRB

JOB DUTIES

• Collaborates closely with the IRB, IACUC, and other regulatory entities at the institution to provide optimal protocol review services for investigators.
• Prepares, submits, and revises all IRB or IACUC applications. Prepares and submits renewal and audit reports.
• Maintains working relationships with internal/external departments/agencies and other organizations associated with and/or receiving benefit from associated research projects.
• Monitors and evaluates research project quality control activities. Trains personnel on IRB, IACUC, and HIPAA compliance, and information security protocols.
• Recommends new policies and procedures for improvement of program compliance activities. Ensu