IRB Specialist, Senior

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Work Arrangement:
Hybrid (On‑Site and Remote mix)

Requisition Number: 265167

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date:
Jan 12, 2026

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe.

Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health, a world‑class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

This position serves as a primary point of review and guidance within the IRB office, performing preliminary reviews of study‑related documents including renewals, amendments, waiver requests, Notifications of Review Preparatory to Research, and general study correspondence. Assigned to specific therapeutic areas within clinical research units (CRUs) that participate in complex and/or greater than minimal risk interventional trials. This position will interact daily with research personnel from his/her assigned areas, answering questions and providing assistance concerning IRB policy and procedures.

In addition, this position will provide guidance to any DUHS research personnel regarding IRB submissions, including electronic IRB submissions.

The candidate for this position would be expected to:

• Have a demonstrated knowledge of the federal regulations and Institutional practices;
• Answer complex questions from researchers and reviewers;
• Assist with educational presentations;
• Mentor, train, and onboard new staff;
• Provide input and guidance to development of office practices and/or updates to electronic application system;
• Have experience working within an IRB;
• Have proficiency with the electronic application system;
• Work with complex CRU portfolios.

Hybrid

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $61,535.00 to USD $95,880.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family‑friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

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Work requires communication, analytical and organizational skills and a general business background normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree.

A minimum of two (2) years of experience in an administrative or regulatory environment to allow for interpretation and application of regulations. Some experience in a human research protections program in the social and behavioral sciences preferred.

A related master's degree may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis, e.g., a two‑year master's degree in lieu of two years of experience.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

• Preliminary review of study‑related documents received in the IRB office in their assigned therapeutic area(s), including new studies, continuing reviews, amendments, safety events.
• Review and, where necessary, edit…