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LEAD CHAIR, IRB

Job Title: LEAD CHAIR, IRB
Job Code: 2373
FLSA: E
Job Level: 98
Revised Date: 03/01/2019
Job Family: JF 28

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Occupational Summary

Review, require modifications of, and, where appropriate, approve submissions to the DUHS IRB concerning research with human subjects, lead meetings of the convened IRBs, participate in the formulation of IRB policies, and provide guidance to DUHS researchers, IRB members and IRB staff.

Work Performed

Assist the IRB Chair in leading convened IRB meetings, ensuring that such meetings are conducted according to all applicable federal, state and DUHS regulations/guidelines and policies that govern research with human subjects.

Conduct, when applicable, expedited review of new study submissions, continuing review submissions, amendments and all other study related IRB submissions in accordance with all applicable federal, state and DUHS regulations/guidelines and policies.

Participate with the Senior Chairperson and Executive Director in the formulation and dissemination of DUHS IRB policies and guidance concerning research with human subjects.

Assist in training DUHS IRB members and participate in IRB sponsored internal workshops.

Provide continuing education and counsel to DUHS researchers, IRB staff, and IRB members regarding research with human subjects.

Represent the DUHS IRB in institutional meetings.

Assist in managing conflict of interest issues of the institution, researchers, and IRB members as those conflicts affect the IRB review of research with human subjects.

Perform other activities related to ensuring regulatory compliance of human subject research, as assigned.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Work requires an advanced degree in a scientific field (e.g., MS, MSN, PhD, MD).

Experience

Minimum of five years of experience as an IRB member is required. Clinical research experience is desired but not required.

Skills

Knowledge of, and familiarity with, the guidelines and regulations governing research with human subjects and the use of investigational drugs/devices/biologics.


The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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