Medical Director - IRB

Find your calling at Mercy as the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Chair! In this leadership role, you will provide administrative, ethical, and regulatory oversight for the institution's human subjects protection program. You will oversee human participant research reviews to ensure full compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and institutional policies while safeguarding the rights and welfare of research subjects. Join Mercy to help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Preside over convened full-board IRB meetings, manage protocol discussions, and facilitate consensus voting on complex ethical issues.
• Conduct expedited and exempt reviews, evaluate protocol amendments, and handle standard adverse event or non-compliance reports.
• Oversee training of designated reviewers and ensure reviewer compliance with Mercy IRB SOPs and other applicable policies.
• Interpret and apply federal regulations (e.g., DHHS 45 CFR 46, FDA 21 CFR 50/56), state statutes, and the ethical principles of the Belmont Report.
• Mentor and train IRB members and administrative staff on evolving regulatory updates and ethical review standards.
• Advise investigators on protocol design, consent form requirements, and human subject risk mitigation strategies.
• Authorize the suspension or termination of research approvals when required to protect participant safety.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans

Shift & Schedule

• Position for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific, medical, or legal discipline.
• Demonstrated deep understanding of human subjects research regulations, the Common Rule, and bioethics.
• Exceptionally strong interpersonal, conflict-resolution, and clear written communication skills.