Senior Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Administrator-4

Brown University•RT - Rhode Island, RI

12h•Remote

About The Position

The Senior HRPP Administrator administers and implements Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies and procedures governing human-subjects research at Brown University, Lifespan, and Care New England. The role ensures that biomedical and behavioral research activities comply with applicable federal regulations, state and local laws, institutional policies, and AAHRPP accreditation standards. The administrator conducts non-committee reviews and works both independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students. The role supports IRB Committee meetings by preparing agendas and materials, taking minutes, and advising committee members on applicable regulations, policies, and review criteria. It also requires maintaining current knowledge of relevant regulations, laws, institutional policies, and departmental standard operating procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
In-depth understanding of laws, regulations, and policies related to human-subjects research, including FDA regulations.
Experience working in an academic or clinical research setting.
In-depth understanding of federal and state regulations, ethical principles, institutional policies, and integrated HRPP SOPs.
Ability to practically apply federal and state regulations and institutional policies to research submissions under review.
Ability to independently and competently handle protocol reviews.
Ability to handle confidential documents and sensitive information.
Experience managing high volumes and rigid deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and exercise judgment and discretion in potentially controversial matters, as well as work with little supervision and contribute as a team member.
Proficiency with an electronic IRB submission system, Microsoft Office applications, Google platforms, Adobe, and other commonly used software.
Must reside and perform work in a state where Brown University is registered to conduct business.

Nice To Haves

CIP certification, or willingness and ability to obtain it within two years of hire.
Knowledge of clinical trials, clinical trial registration, and clinical trial results reporting.
Demonstrated understanding of operational requirements for managing and implementing protocol review processes.
Comfort managing and performing work in an electronic system.

Responsibilities

Administer and implement HRPP and IRB policies and procedures related to human-subjects research.
Ensure research activities at Brown University, Lifespan, and Care New England comply with applicable regulations, laws, institutional policies, and AAHRPP accreditation standards.
Conduct non-committee reviews of research submissions.
Collaborate with and provide support to faculty, staff, and students.
Support IRB Committee meetings by preparing agendas and materials and taking minutes.
Advise IRB members on applicable regulations, policies, and review criteria.
Maintain knowledge of current federal and state regulations, state and local laws, institutional policies, and departmental SOPs.
Independently handle protocol reviews and apply relevant regulations and institutional policies to submissions.
Handle confidential documents and sensitive information while managing high volumes, deadlines, and competing priorities.
Participate in continuing education and national or regional organizations focused on research ethics and human-subject protection.