Irb Coordinator

IRB Coordinator

This role supports a robust, ethical innovation and research program by coordinating Institutional Review Board (IRB) activities and human research protections. The IRB Coordinator works across disciplines to understand each team’s work, identify appropriate protections for participants, and recommend enhancements to existing programs that safeguard individuals while enabling rapid innovation and discovery. The position focuses on navigating complex questions at the intersection of ethics and innovation, proposing practical solutions, and ensuring that research activities align with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.

• Support and help maintain a comprehensive and ethical innovation and research program, with a focus on human research protections and IRB processes.
• Collaborate across multiple teams and disciplines to understand their work and ensure appropriate protections are in place for research participants.
• Evaluate existing programs and make recommendations that strengthen participant protections while supporting a fast pace of innovation and discovery.
• Delve into complex ethical questions related to innovation, identify potential risks, and propose innovative, practical solutions.
• Build authentic, trusting relationships across teams and departments to foster collaboration and shared understanding of research ethics requirements.
• Occasionally lead smaller, focused fact-finding missions, including gathering data, analyzing findings, and producing actionable recommendations that move the organization closer to its research and ethics goals.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to drive projects forward and ensure timely completion of IRB-related activities.
• Draw on prior experience to bring fresh perspectives and identify multiple pathways to success in addressing ethical and regulatory challenges.
• Assess and articulate risk related to research participants and organizational activities, and help shape risk‑mitigation strategies.
• Influence others using well‑researched, logical arguments and make sound decisions guided by policies, especially in non‑standard or ambiguous situations.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver twice‑yearly trainings related to research ethics, IRB processes, and human subject protections.
• Manage records related to IRB activities, including documentation, tracking, and maintenance of compliance‑related files.
• Provide administrative support for IRB operations, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and follow‑up on action items.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate databases related to IRB submissions, approvals, and ongoing studies.
• Offer high‑quality customer service to internal stakeholders, researchers, and other partners involved in IRB and research activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, biomedical, health, or regulatory field.
• A couple of years of direct experience in a related area such as IRB coordination, human research protections, clinical research, or regulatory support.
• Experience working with, or serving as a member of, Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and/or human research protection programs.
• Expertise in research ethics and strong knowledge of federal regulations regarding human subjects, including HHS and FDA requirements.
• Demonstrated administrative support skills, including organizing meetings, managing documentation, and supporting IRB or research operations.
• Proficiency in data entry and maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to support and guide researchers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with diverse technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear documentation and deliver effective presentations.

The role involves regular collaboration with cross‑functional teams, technical experts, and stakeholders engaged in innovation and research. Work is primarily conducted in a professional office setting with standard business hours, though some flexibility may be…