Research Compliance Specialist

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Conducts research compliance tasks and initiatives such as: conducting risk assessments of various research functions, monitoring and auditing research. Conducts education and training on research related activities, regulatory change, and policies and procedures. Job Duties Conducts routine and for-cause compliance audits to ensure accuracy, privacy, and security of participant information and compliance with all protocols and relevant policies and maintains all audit records and findings. Prepares audit reports to present to research investigators; reviews/assists in the development of research corrective and preventative action plans (CAPA), as needed. Reviews and manages research-related compliance matters, allegations of research noncompliance, research protocol deviations, conflicts of interest related to research, and allegations of research misconduct; maintains all research compliance case records. Assembles case documents and supportive information to present to the Research Compliance Committee (RCC) and Research Conflict of Interest Committee (COIC); writes and processes the letters of determination and management plans. Manages a tracking system to record research conflict of interest (COI) disclosures and serves as a resource to Investigators and researchers in completing their COI Questionnaire. Conducts research training for all new investigators and research staff to understand processes on informed consent, regulatory, source documentation, etc. Provides education on research compliance policies, guidelines, and procedures, as needed. Understands and remains current on relevant law, guidelines, and institutional policies to protect human subjects and ensures institutional compliance. Demonstrates knowledge of FDA, OHRP, DHHS, GCP, Office of Research Integrity (ORI), and other regulatory agency requirements related to human subject clinical research, identifies areas of focus for quality improvement (using FDA and GCP guidelines), and ensures assures reviews are conducted in accordance with regulatory and AAHRPP requirements. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree 2 years of experience in a clinical research environment Ability to work with personnel at all levels to gather information, communicate compliance requirements, and handle complex issues. Knowledge of regulations regarding the use of human subjects in clinical trials, outcomes research, nursing research, and other research areas. Strong attention to detail and ability to adhere to policies and procedures. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or Bachelor’s Degree health related field Additional Qualifications Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. 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Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 1255 S Cedar Crest Blvd Primary Location: Allentown- 1255 Cedar Crest Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Monday -Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm Department: 1004-13000 COH-Institutional Review Board