The Department of Medicine (DOM) Office of Research Services (ORS) is seeking a Regulatory Coordinator to provide comprehensive support services to faculty conducting clinical research. This position will work closely with investigators research coordinators industry sponsors contract research organizations and others to coordinate the preparation of documents necessary to obtain and maintain protocol approval from various Institutional Review Boards (e.g. UW Health Sciences commercial VA) and research oversight bodies.
The DOM ORS supports clinical research professionals and participants in advancing medical discovery to improve health outcomes across Wisconsin and beyond. ORS provides expert guidance resources and infrastructure to facilitate high-quality clinical trials and foster collaboration among investigators industry partners and research teams.
The Regulatory Coordinator will be expected to serve in a variety of capacities including but not limited to preparation and submission of protocols and compliance documents tracking and meeting renewal deadlines collection and maintenance of research records and consent documentation review of study proposals to ensure compliance and training of new investigators and staff on regulatory requirements. They will report to the DOM Regulatory Manager.
This position may require some work to be performed in-person onsite at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely at an offsite non-campus work location.
Terminal 24 month appointment
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding.
Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge skills and abilities will be given first consideration:
Ability to listen understand and communicate information and ideas effectively in writing over the phone or in person.
Comfort in exercising independent discretion
Ability to work well as part of a team
Excellent organization and time management skills
Attention to detail and ability to simultaneously manage many detailed projects and meet deadlines
Develops prepares and submits regulatory application materials to other regulatory bodies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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The expected salary range for this position is $60000 up to $85000 for highly experienced candidates and actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.
Minimum of 2 years experience in research compliance activities related to IRB submissions for clinical trial research.
At least 2 years of experience in regulatory oversight activities and familiarity with university organizational policies and procedures.
Familiarity and/or experience with UW research infrastructure and platforms (e.g. Research and Sponsored Programs ARROW OnCore Florence)
Knowledge or willingness to learn the following regulations and guidelines: University State FDA Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines Health Information and Accountability (HIPAA) Code of Federal Regulations and The Protection of Human Research Subjects
Bachelors Degree preferred; focus in health administration biological sciences social sciences business or related field preferred
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