IRB Reliance Manager-Remote

Position Overview:

• Conduct independent reviews of reliance requests and determine compliance with Cooper policies.
• Work with the Director of HRPP, research leadership, and legal to negotiate and execute IRB reliance agreements.
• Organize, track, and maintain records of all reliance agreements and research activities.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for investigators, research staff, external sites and sponsors.
• Coordinate and oversee institutional responsibilities outlined in agreements and dictated by laws and policies.
• Develop policies, procedures, and tools to facilitate the reliance agreement review process.

Additional Tasks:

• Conduct training of investigators and research staff on the use of sIRBs.
• Remain up-to-date on regulations and best practices in the field.
• Assist with regulatory review of human research submitted to the Cooper IRB, as needed.