Research Quality Improvement & Compliance Analyst (Full-Time Telework)

University of Maryland•Baltimore, MD

2d•$57,000 - $60,000•Remote

About The Position

The University of Maryland Marlene & Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) is seeking a Research Quality Improvement & Compliance Analyst to coordinate with regulatory and clinical coordinators. This position will also manage a caseload of clinical trials data for multiple oncology disease areas as it pertains to regulatory documentation, such as: collection and filing of medical licenses and CVs, signature collection, dissemination of updated documents, etc. This position serves in support of the regulatory team offering guidance to the UMGCCC Clinical Research Office staff in matters of human research protection laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and ethical standards. This position has a fully remote schedule with one in-person meeting per quarter requirement. The UMGCCC is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center which conducts innovative basic and clinical research that will impact the understanding and treatment of cancer around the world and seeks to provide state-of-the-art clinical care to cancer patients in Maryland and beyond. Private, foundation, and government sponsors provide funding to the Cancer Center to provide medical research treatment to cancer patients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Life Science, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Policy, Law, Information Management, Biology, Health, or Social Sciences, Public Policy, Mathematics, Statistics or another field of study related to the research.
One (1) year of experience in clinical and/or laboratory research or related experience involving regulatory compliance issues.
Knowledge of position requirements.
Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.
Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Nice To Haves

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

Responsible for collecting, tracking, and analyzing data pertaining to regulatory documentation.
Maintains up-to-date department information including faculty medical licenses, CVs, lab certifications, staff training certifications, etc. necessary to maintain compliance with study protocols.
Coordinates and maintains data reports and database files on progress of research studies.
Receives, inventories, enters, and organizes collected data and regulatory documents.
Prepares and presents regulatory reports for presentation or submittal to sponsoring agent, Principal Investigators, and staff.
Prepares and responds to audits conducted by study sponsors.
Assists in the preparation of initial and ongoing IRB submissions and proposals and maintains regulatory files for all research studies.
Determines reliability of data sources by evaluating information, determining errors, and notifying responsible parties.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP)
Over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year
16 paid holidays
3 personal leave days
Unlimited accrual of sick time
Comprehensive health insurance
Professional learning and development programs
Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school
Flexible work schedules
Teleworking options