Sr Coordinator, Meeting Coordination
Job Details
- Experience
- At least 2 years of IRB experience
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree combined with at least 2 years of IRB experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
- Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification, or the ability to obtain CIP certification within one year of becoming eligible.
- Advanced knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and guidelines governing human-subject research protection.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating IRB activities, reviewing research submissions, and supporting regulatory-compliant decision-making.
- Strong ability to interpret complex information, identify compliance concerns, and resolve issues with sound judgment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients, Chairs, Board members, and internal stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, prioritization, and follow-through in a deadline-driven environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment while collaborating effectively across teams.
Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end IRB meeting workflow, including reviewing incoming submissions, assigning reviews to Board members, coordinating meeting platforms, and preparing required documentation.
- Facilitate communication among client services teams, IRB Chairs, Board reviewers, and clients to ensure timely and effective review processes.
- Prepare meeting and post-meeting informed consent forms that accurately reflect Board concerns, required edits, negotiated language, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Conduct thorough pre-reviews and quality-control checks of consent forms to ensure compliance with human-subject protection requirements and established operational guidelines.
- Host IRB meetings using designated web platforms and provide real-time assistance to Chairs and Board members.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues arising during meetings, including matters requiring additional attention from the IRB or Chair.
- Analyze current IRB review methods and recommend improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and consistency.