Sr. Regulatory Program Manager
Temple University's Lewis Katz School Of Medicine is searching for a Sr. Regulatory Program Manager. Salary Range : $70,000 - $80,000. A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source. Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following : full medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, federally observed paid holidays, personal days, tuition remission, a generous retirement plan, and so much more!
Position Summary
This position is responsible for managing and coordinating regulatory activities related to clinical research studies under the LKSOM, including the preparation and submission of regulatory documents to IRBs, sponsors, and other governing bodies. The role involves supervision and training of regulatory staff, maintaining compliance with institutional and federal regulations, and supporting quality assurance initiatives. The position serves as a primary liaison between investigators, sponsors, and regulatory agencies to ensure smooth study conduct from initiation through closeout. Additionally, the role includes oversight of electronic document management systems, participation in audits and inspections, and active involvement in departmental process improvements and staff education as well as onsite clinical research suite oversight.
Job Details
- This position requires the following background checks : criminal history review Required Education and Experience :
- Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered Required Skills and Abilities :
- Prior experience with IRB submissions both local and central
- Prior research experience in a healthcare setting
- Strong leadership, management, and team-building skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, sponsors, and research participants.
- Ability to operate all standard office equipment / software including MS office.
- Ability to work independently or as a team with excellent attention to detail and adherence to project deadlines.
Essential Duties
Interviewing, supervision and training of Regulatory CoordinatorsEnsure all clinical research staff and investigators undergo required trainings, provide support and guidance as neededInterviewing of other research staff candidates as requestedPrepares and processes all regulatory documentation through the IRB including new submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, adverse events and reportable events. This includes working with different central and single IRBs and completing submissions / downloading from their websites; coordinating between Temple IRB and the sponsor-selected single IRBs.Perform on-site assessments to identify gaps in compliance and implement corrective actions where neededPrepares sponsor-required regulatory documents (site questionnaires, regulatory document submissions, regulatory correspondence etc.) and prepares internal data collection documents and study posting for clinics, physician and websitesMaintaining IRB and consents and staff in OnCore CTMS systemOversee the maintenance of internal documents related to study document organization; maintains study related documents; obtains current C.V.s, licenses, and certification on staff and laboratories; obtains signatures on study documents and for written communications to study patients.Coordinates New Employee Orientation / onboarding meetings and other research educational activities.Update onboarding materials as appropriateMeet regularly with new hires (weekly, then biweekly, then monthly until they are able to work independently) / review their work to ensure it is being done correctly per the regulations.Initiation Performance Improvement / Quality Improvement activities in the department.Responsible for the conduct of Audits and InspectionsWork with Biosafety Committee to streamline processes, completing review requests, preparing application submissionsDownload of safety reports and PI review of the reports.Participates in the coordination of active Phase I-IV clinical trials. Interact with sponsors, PIs, research clinical staff as well as Data and Safety Monitors.Prepares and processes all required regulatory documentation for pharmaceutical companies, CROs, the NCI, FDA, etc.Resolves regulatory and data queries as required by communicating with the PIs, clinical research nurses, sponsors, IRB(s).Interacts with IRB, study sponsors and site PI's to implement marketing goals for clinical trials along with the research leadershipAssists in the development of Investigator initiated protocols, assists with IND applications and annual reports, development / maintenance of study specific case report forms and source document toolsTrains research personnel on consent process / forms and the regulatory processes and regulatory documentsPerform staff assessments to identify gaps in compliance and implement corrective actions where neededEnsures research data is logical and appropriate, manages and directs the completion of research documentsProvide manager-on-duty on-site oversight of suite operations; escalate to research leadership as appropriate.Performs other duties as assignedTemple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.