Open Rank ASCENT IRB Coordinator (Senior – Principal)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Medicine, General Internal Medicine

Job Title: Open Rank ASCENT IRB Coordinator (Senior – Principal)

Position #: 00846206 – Requisition #: 39358

Job Summary:

The Advancing the Science of Palliative Care Research across the Lifespan (ASCENT) Consortium is a national research initiative focused on providing resources, expertise, and coordination across institutions to advance innovative, high-quality research for those living with serious illness and those who care for them.

The ASCENT IRB Coordinator will play a central role in supporting a multi‑institutional palliative care research consortium within an academic medical center. This position ensures that all consortium studies comply with federal regulations, institutional policies, and ethical standards governing human subject research. The coordinator will manage IRB submissions, facilitate communication across participating sites, and help ASCENT supported investigators navigate the regulatory landscape unique to palliative and end‑of‑life research.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a mission‑driven environment, values meticulous regulatory work, and is energized by supporting research that directly improves the quality of life for patients and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead IRB and sIRB oversight for all ASCENT Consortium studies, including preparation, submission, tracking, and maintenance of IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, reportable events, and reliance agreements.

• Serve as the primary regulatory liaison between COMIRB and consortium investigators, providing expert consultation and guidance on sIRB processes and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate consortium-wide regulatory operations, ensuring consistent workflows, timely progress across multisite studies, and compliance with federal and institutional standards.

• Manage regulatory reporting systems, including accurate and timely CROMS data entry and ClinicalTrials.gov registration and results reporting, with alignment across reporting platforms.

• Provide study support and quality assurance, including pre-IRB review of study materials, audit and monitoring support, RPPR regulatory documentation, and development of SOPs, templates, and best practices.

• Promote ethical, participant-centered research practices, ensuring informed consent and study procedures protect and respect the needs, vulnerabilities, and safety of seriously ill patients and their families.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 1-2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM), established at the University of Colorado Anschutz in 1977, was one of the first GIM divisions established within the United States. Building on a rich history and tradition, our GIM Division has undergone significant change and evolution to maintain our goal of being a national leader in patient care, medical education, and health services research.

We take our three-part mission of patient care, medical education, and research​ seriously. Each of our affiliated institutions has its own unique medical care programs. These programs, when taken together, p