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REGULATORY AFFAIRS SCIENTIST

Job Title: REGULATORY AFFAIRS SCIENTIST
Job Code: 2758
FLSA: E
Job Level: 77
Revised Date: 03/01/2023
Job Family: JF 05

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Occupational Summary

Under the direction of the Director/Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs, this position involves providing guidance and assistance to Duke University investigators and study teams who need US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) oversight for their research projects. It encompasses working on FDA applications for a diverse portfolio of products with a focus on pre-market submissions for drugs, biologics, devices, and tobacco products. Projects can also entail meetings with FDA and helping to ensure compliant maintenance of effective FDA applications. Other duties will include training and assistance for investigational staff.

The RA Specialist will liaise with several groups, including principal investigators, research fellows and regulatory coordinators. He/she will also provide operational and compliance guidance to these groups.

Work Performed

Tier 1

In conjunction with other members of the RA Staff and/or Management:

- Author and edit initial IND/IDE/ITPs and various maintenance applications including amendments, annual reports and safety reports. As applicable, assist with the preparation and submission of FDA meeting- related documents. Perform duties involved in the organization, documentation and compilation of regulatory documents.

- With direction, provide regulatory advice to Duke sponsor- investigators and their research teams by explaining and interpreting regulations and encouraging adherence to FDA guidance. Work to identify potential problems and/or inconsistencies and make corrections as appropriate. Encourage best practices among all Duke investigators. - Act as an FDA contact for Duke investigators and help resolve issues in a timely manner.

- Support the DUHS IRB by reviewing PI-initiated research studies and evaluating them for regulatory issues.

- Attend regulatory affairs training courses and become familiar with appropriate regulations and guidance documents in order to provide direction to investigators desiring regulatory support.

- Work with ORAQ staff to create and maintain best practices workshops related to regulatory issues including INDs and IDEs. Provide training and support material for all regulatory documents listed above.

- Work with ORAQ staff to mentor other professionals through the ORAQ Training Program/Workshops, as applicable.

- Along with other ORAQ staff and with direction, work on ORAQ initiatives in the education, operations, or collaboration area.

- Assist with new and ongoing research projects related to regulatory issues, with the objective to publish the research findings.

Tier 2

With minimal oversight by management or independently:

- Author and edit initial IND/IDE/ITPs and various maintenance applications including amendments, annual reports and safety reports. Complex projects may include considerations for commercialization, manufacturing, and/or pre-clinical animal studies. As applicable, assist with the preparation and submission of FDA meeting request documentation. Perform duties involved in the organization, documentation and compilation of regulatory documents.

- Provide regulatory advice to Duke sponsor-investigators and their research teams by explaining and interpreting regulations and encouraging adherence to FDA guidance. Work to identify potential problems and/or inconsistencies and make corrections as appropriate. Encourage best practices among all Duke investigators.

- Act as an FDA contact for Duke investigators and help resolve issues in a timely manner.

- Assist with the development, coordination, and implementation of complex regulatory projects. Mentor other ORAQ RA staff on regulatory projects.

- Stay abreast of evolving regulatory trends that are likely to impact study teams.

- Support the DUHS IRB by reviewing PI-initiated research studies and evaluating them for regulatory issues.

- With direction, develop and deliver regulatory affairs training courses on new and relevant regulations and guidance documents in order to provide direction to investigators desiring regulatory support

- Work with ORAQ staff to mentor other professionals through the ORAQ Training Program/Workshops, as applicable.

- Participate in ORAQ initiatives in the education, operations, or collaboration area. May lead multiple projects in that area and provide more strategic oversight of that work.

- May serve as team led or manager of other RA staff.

- Assist with new and ongoing research projects related to regulatory issues, with the objective to publish the research findings.

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 a Bachelor's degree. Prefer PhD degree in Biology, Chemistry or Life Sciences or equivalent doctorate (eg. MD or Pharm D)

Experience

Work requires 3 years of experience in a laboratory or regulated field. Prefer experience working in or with a Regulatory Affairs Department.

OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Skills

Required:

- Strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to handle a multitude of tasks

- Attention to detail

- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

- Able to work effectively independently or in a team environment

- Ability to interact well with employees at all levels

- Strong organizational skills

- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

- Possess good problem solving skills

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.


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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