IRB Research Protocol Consultant (three positions)

ERIK Overview Join the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) at The Ohio State University and become a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of discovery and innovation. ERIK positions Ohio State to expand curiosity-driven research and creative expression, further develop our research community of faculty, staff, and students, and grow the innovation ecosystem to address big challenges and improve communities locally and globally. We are seeking passionate individuals who are committed to making a meaningful impact through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. To learn more about our mission and work, please visit https://erik.osu.edu/. Position Overview The IRB Research Protocol Consultant serves as a principal liaison between the university, IRBs, senior institutional leaders, and other applicable internal and external institutional areas. The IRB Research Protocol Consultant:

• Exercises sound judgment in independently monitoring research analytics to ensure screening timeliness and conformance with federal regulations and guidance, state laws, and institutional policies governing research involving human subjects under the direction of the associate director, IRB operations.
• Applies ethical principles to resolve complex issues; provides guidance and oversight in the review requirements for complex research submissions; guides staff and IRB members in making regulatory determinations.
• Provides professional service to the IRB and investigators involving the application of ethical principles and concepts.
• Provides convened meeting training on developing agendas and reviewer assignments, complex and technical deliberations, regulatory findings, and IRB actions.
• Guides protocol analysts to effectively help investigators formulate responses to IRB requests; assists researchers to secure timely IRB approvals.
• Serves as a leader and subject matter expert in specific regulatory and operational areas, such as collaborative and multi-site research, research review and approval processes, overseeing the management of convened IRB meetings, or applying analytics/metrics to manage staff workflow.
• Supervises review/training activities; monitors and prioritizes workflow and provides metrics to set team-level targets.
• Leads business process improvement initiatives and participates in development of applicable education programs
• Partners with colleges and departments in outreach activities.
• Oversees electronic submission system testing and makes recommendations for enhancements.
• Represents the IRB office at events and serves as a speaker at education and training events for university units.
• Identifies opportunities for continued IRB staff education and/or training, providing recommendations and feedback to office leadership.
• Performs education and/or training as needed for junior level staff.
• Participates in the development of training for senior level staff.
• Manages new staff recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and training.
• Supervises junior level protocol analysts, including providing direction of daily activities, evaluating performance, and setting clear expectations on responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• * Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in IRB operations.
• Knowledge of and experience applying regulations governing research involving human subjects.
• Strong problem solving and customer service experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work within a regulatory and deadline-driven environment;
• Certified IRB Professional certification.

Desired Qualifications

• * 8-12 years of human subjects regulatory experience or relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with IRB operations and research methodologies.

Ohio State University Career Site: Submit your application, resume, and cover letter at The Ohio State University’s career site: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/IRB-Research-Protocol-Consultant_R144750-1 Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal stan