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Single IRB Liaison Assistant Regulator Manager

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Apr 17, 2025
The Neurological Clinical Research Institute (NCRI), at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is a premier Academic Research Organization (ARO) managing clinical trials in neurological disorders. The NCRI employs physician clinical researchers, research nurses, project managers, data managers, SAS programmers, systems analysts, grants managers, research nurses, quality specialists, and administrative assistants dedicated to planning and implementing clinical trials.
Reporting to the Director of Quality Assurance, the Single IRB Liaison Assistant Regulatory Manager (sIRB ARM) will assist the Regulatory Manager(s) in liaising between the study teams and the Mass General Brigham Human Research Committee/ Institutional Review Board.

Relevant activities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Schedule and develop meeting agendas and minutes in collaboration with the study team, both remotely and in person, and lead meetings/calls as needed.
  • Draft and submit sIRB applications, including amendments, protocol deviations, unanticipated problems, and adverse events.
  • Upload and save documents to the internal shared drive, electronic data capture systems, and regulatory document systems, as applicable.
  • Notify Project Management teams when cIRB submissions have been approved and documents have been uploaded.
  • Provide the Project Management team with weekly updates on all sIRB studies.
  • Assist with setting priorities and creating timelines for the sIRB team.
  • Assist with the Reliance Agreement execution process.
  • Assist with revising study documents, including informed consent forms, recruitment materials, and other study tools.
  • Troubleshoot routine/non-routine problems and take measures to correct/handle issues.
  • Incorporate data from existing information into spreadsheets/databases in an organized and presentable format.
  • Keep current on federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing human-subject research through attendance at conferences, workshops, seminars, or lectures pertaining to human-subject protection.
  • Takes on additional duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of federal regulations relating to the protection of human subjects and good clinical practice guidelines is preferred but not required.
  • Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office are required.
  • Ability to work independently as well as a team player who can take direction.
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently work within an extremely fast moving, deadline-driven environment, while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree

EXPERIENCE:

At least one year of experience in research or a related field

Background/familiarity with biology or other scientific disciplines is preferred but not required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position can be either hybrid or remote. Must have reliable internet access. On occasion and at the discretion of the Director of QA, the Assistant Regulatory Manager may be required to be onsite for meetings, sponsor audits or regulatory inspections. Advanced notice will be given.

Physical Requirements

  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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