IRB Reliance Analyst

Coordinates IRB Reliance activities, which include assisting with managing relationships between Northwestern University and outside/external IRBs. In addition, this position works in collaboration and consultation with IRB Office staff to identify process improvement needs as related to IRB Reliance activities to meet and further Northwestern University's Office of Research mission.

The IRB Reliance Analyst will support the OR mission and values of understanding empathy, modeling accountability, ensuring fairness, embracing community, and valuing creativity.

Will require travel between Chicago and Evanston campuses. This is an exempt position requiring availability on some weekends and after normal working hours.

The position requires multi‑tasking in a customer service setting where there may be multiple demands on the individual's time. Successful incumbents must maintain a professional demeanor in order to ensure resolution. Response times for voice mail and e‑mail inquiries must be minimal.

Department: IRB Office

Salary/Grade: EXS/7

• Serve as liaison between Northwestern University IRB, Principal Investigators, research study sites, individual study teams and external organizations and IRBs regarding IRB Reliance issues.
• Work with the Northwestern University legal counsel to address legal and Institutional requirements related to reliance agreements and the reliance process.
• Provide guidance and assistance to investigators regarding the reliance process and eIRB+ application requirements.

• Provide administrative support to the Northwestern IRB Office related to IRB reliance activities.
  • Track and analyze reliance process metrics for presentation to IRB and Office for Research Leadership.
  • Assist IRB Office staff, chairs, members, and researchers with identifying regulatory agency requirements surrounding reliance.

• Assist with training as necessary for the Reliance Agreement process to IRB Office staff, the Northwestern research community and external stakeholders.
• Provide support in the development of research community resources for the reliance process.

• Leads and participates in special projects for the office.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent degree in relevant academic field.
• 2+ years of relative experience including demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing the participation of human subjects in research.
• CIP and/or CIM eligible within a year.
• Demonstrated characteristics: adaptability, agility, coaching, collaboration, collegiality, customer focus, ethics and integrity, judgment, and multi‑tasking.

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and local regulation governing the participation of human subjects in research.
• Demonstrated competencies: computer proficiency, report writing, and research regulations.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced and highly stressed environment.
• Possess interpersonal and time management skills.

• Certification as an IRB professional.
• Experience with Huron's Click IRB software and HRPP Toolkit.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing, in person and by telephone.

• Knowledgeable of federal, state and local regulations in order to be in position to explain the reasons for the requirements of the IRB.
• Ability to assert her or himself appropriately in IRB meetings and in other contexts in order to represent the IRB Office, the policies and procedures of the Office for Research, and the federal, state and local regulations and guidance pertaining to human subject protections.
• Ability to assess risk.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $69,000-$78,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

At Northwestern, we offer a meaningful and competitive benefits package. The available benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid…