Regulatory Affairs Manager

Job No: 541646

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support, Legal/Audit Services/Compliance

Department:  - HA-UFHCI CRO REGULATORY

Classification

Title:

MGR, Clinical Research

Classification

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in appropriate areas of specialization and two years of experience.

The UF Health Cancer Institute is the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the only one at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center, we span all of the University of Florida's 16 colleges, pulling together a world-class, multi-disciplinary membership of over 350 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure.

As a Regulatory Affairs Manager at the UF Health Cancer Institute (UFHCI), you will be responsible for leading regulatory compliance operations within the Clinical Research Office, overseeing Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulatory processes, and supervising a team supporting cancer clinical trials. Strong leadership, regulatory expertise, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary clinical research teams are necessary for success in this role.

In your new role you will be responsible for the following:

• Overseeing regulatory operations for clinical trial protocols, including IRB submissions, approvals, renewals, amendments, and regulatory documentation tracking.
• Leading, mentoring, and managing regulatory staff, including IRB Specialists and Assistants, while supporting staff development, training, and performance management.
• Providing regulatory guidance to investigators, research teams, and institutional partners to ensure compliance with federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and institutional policies.
• Directing portfolio oversight and quality assurance activities, including audit readiness, regulatory reporting, and clinical trial management system (CTMS) compliance.
• Developing and implementing standard operating procedures, workflow improvements, and compliance monitoring strategies to support research excellence and operational efficiency.

This is a management level position, ideal for candidates with experience in clinical research regulatory affairs, human subjects research compliance, and team leadership within an academic or healthcare research environment. Employees in these roles operate as part of our collaborative research enterprise and are fundamental to the progress of cancer research being conducted at the University of Florida. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.

Expected Salary: $87,500 - $95,000

This is a TEAMS position, and is eligible for a suite of excellent benefits, retirement options, and paid leave.

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