Boston University Looking for Human Research Quality Manager,Med School of Medicine, Clinical Research Full Time

Job Description

The Human Research Protection Program
(HRPP) Human Research Quality Manager will perform quality assurance monitoring and auditing on human research studies conducted at BMC and
BU Medical Campus. The Human Research Quality Manager will evaluate and verify adherence to applicable regulations, laws, and policies and
to the IRB approved protocols. This individual conducts on-site and virtual reviews of IRB-approved research studies to ensure that research
is conducted in compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and guidance. These include both for-cause audits as well as not-for-cause
(Quality Assurance) reviews of human and clinical research studies at BMC and BU Medical Campus. As a function of the QA role, this
individual will provide assistance to clinical researchers regarding regulatory aspects to the conduct of research throughout the life of
the study, especially concentrating on issues that come up in QA reviews. This individual will work with the CRRO Regulatory Education
Manager and others within the Human Research Protection Program in identifying and developing educational priorities and quality improvement
initiatives. As applicable, this individual will be involved in local and national efforts to support the conduct of clinical research,
including involvement in Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA) taskforces and subcommittees related to research monitoring/auditing,
regulations, research conduct, and trials registration. This is a highly visible position that involves significant contact with BMC and BU
Medical Campus investigators and the IRB. Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills are required.

Required
Skills

• Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferred.
• Experience in auditing clinical and human research is
  preferred, but not required.
• At least 4 years experience working within human subjects research in positions such as IRB
  staff/analyst, study coordinator, or monitor/auditor is needed.
• Experience using REDCap preferred.
• Experience with conduct
  of clinical research either with pharmaceutical/device clinical trials and or observational or socio behavioral and/or public health
  research.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations for research.
• Expert understanding of policies and regulations guiding human
  research, including FDA, OHRP, ICH GCP, applicable NIH policies, etc.
• Excellent writing skills required.
• Excellent
  interpersonal skills required.
• Must be comfortable giving presentations to and working with small and large groups of
  people.
• Detail oriented. Ability to multi-task.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with databases, spreadsheets,
  Microsoft PowerPoint, word processing, etc.

Please note all newly  hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance
with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of
date of hire.  You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions).  For further
information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the Back2BU
site.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran
status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Position Type
Full-Time/Regular