Regulatory Associate

Position Summary
The purpose of Regulatory Associate is to facilitate the conduct of oncology clinical trials by ensuring regulatory compliance with federal regulations Good Clinical Practice and local and institutional particular this position is responsible for: * Preparing submitting and processing regulatory applications forms and documents required to conduct clinical research at UNC LCCC to the to the Institutional Review Board ( IRB ) and ancillary committees including the Protocol Review Committee ( PRC ) Data Safety Monitoring Committee ( DSMC ) Institutional Biosafety Committee ( IBC ) Compliance Committee and Radiation Safety Subcommittee ( RSS ) * Preparing informed consent forms HIPAA documents and participant materials * Ensuring regulatory compliance for assigned disease groups including timely and accurate reporting of unanticipated problems and noncompliance events to the IRB contributing to development of CAPAs and root causes analyses for non-compliance events and tracking and recording pending regulatory and compliance actions through completion on study team trackers and in clinical trial management system * Providing updates (oral and/or written) on status of pending regulatory actions and compliance at study team and compliance meetings * Preparing for monitoring and audit visits and addressing regulatory findings within required deadlines * Assisting with the maintenance of the regulatory binder including entering regulatory and study information in the electronic clinical trial management system (OnCore) and eRegulatory binder (Florence). The Regulatory Associate also includes involvement in process improvements and training such as writing and reviewing standard operating procedures and work instructions mentoring new Regulatory team members participating on Clinical Trials Office ( CTO ) committees and assisting in training Regulatory team members. These responsibilities relate to the UNC / LCCC clinical research mission by maintaining the quality of research and by addressing patient safety and regulatory compliance which impact on research quality and safeguarding institutional integrity.

Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Demonstrated experience in clinical research including advanced knowledge of 21 CFR Partsand ICH GCP Guidelines. Possess strong decision-making skills and the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot issues High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Experience preparing and submitting accurate and complete IRB submissions and consent forms. Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and lead discussions regarding regulatory actions and compliance. Solid writing skills and ability to prepare comprehensive reports. Demonstrated ability to plan work to meet objectives and deadlines. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally verbally and in writing. Strong computer skills including working knowledge and facility with Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to work on evenings weekends and/or holidays occasionally required. A cover letter is required as an example of professional written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
At least 1 year of experience preparing and maintaining IRB applications including initial continuing review amendment modification and expedited report submissions for: * Therapeutic clinical research studies involving a drug or device and/or * Oncology clinical research studies Experience using an eRegulatory system (such as Florence) RAC SoCRa or ACRP certification preferred.