The Department of Surgery is seeking to hire a full time Regulatory Coordinator to coordinate and participate in all regulatory research activities. In this role you will work with the PI, Sub-Investigators, research personnel and hospital staff (collectively, the Study Team) to serve as Regulatory Coordinator for investigator-initiated and sponsor-initiated clinical trials and clinical research projects funded by industry-sponsors, federal and state agencies, and other non-profit foundations and organizations.
You will be responsible for:
preparing, managing and submitting any required study/regulatory documents, and all required applications and forms
submissions to the applicable Institutional Review Board (IRB), informed consent form development, required contractual and/or grant related documents, investigational pharmacy applications, other ancillary services applications, FDA IND/IDE/510k/SAE/MedWatch applications and submissions, etc.
analytical and problem-solving skills to address and resolve potential issues as they arise.
working with study monitors to process, review, and collect appropriate regulatory documents in a timely manner.
Willingness to work flexible hours and/or overtime to meet study deadlines and requirements.
Pay Range: $30.56 - $60.82
Qualifications
Clinical research experience as a Regulatory Coordinator in research involving human subjects.
Working knowledge of FDA Good Clinical Practice and Good Laboratory Practice, if applicable.
Under minimal supervision, ability to prioritize workflow to meet deadlines, often under pressure of conflicting demands, while maintaining accuracy and effectiveness of work.
Ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong analytical skills sufficient to work and problem solve with minimal supervision.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate research deadlines.
Ability to concentrate and focus in a work environment that contains distracting stimuli and competing deadlines.
Ability to be flexible and prioritize constantly shifting workload.
Strong interpersonal communication skills to interact with others effectively and diplomatically.
Strong written communication skills to compose correspondence.
Strong computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office Applications and able to perform the following tasks effectively: word processing, use and development of spreadsheets, e-mail, and data entry (MAC, PC, MS WORD, MS EXCEL, MS OUTLOOK).
Sufficient computer and computer networking knowledge sufficient to problem solve common hardware and software problems.
Ability to handle confidential material with discretion in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, and consistent with Institutional policies.
Working knowledge of Institutional Review Board & Contracts and Grants policies and procedures.
Demonstrated experience in writing research correspondence to IRB and study sponsors.
Skill in coordinating diverse, complex tasks and information transfer among administrators, staff, committee members, and investigators.
Ability to effectively respond and resolve sponsor queries, both written and verbal.
Working knowledge of informed consent forms to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Institutional policies.
Ability to track regulatory documents that include laboratory certification, CV’s, IRB compliance and correspondence letters, medical licenses, FDA Form 1572, Delegation of Authority Forms, Serious Adverse Event submissions, MedWatch/IND submissions, etc.
Ability to travel as required to attend meetings and conferences.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a group as well as on independent projects.
Demonstrated leadership skills to oversee research staff, delegate responsibilities, provide training, provide oversight of daily research activities, and participate in evaluation of performance standards.
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.