Regulatory Affairs Specialist I,II, III

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Level I: Bachelor's degree OR High School Diploma, GED, or formal education equivalent plus four (4) years of general research or similar experience.
• Level II: Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of clinical research experience with demonstrated experience/proficiency in one or more of the following functional areas as relevant to clinical trials: study planning/development, regulatory start-up, regulatory maintenance and reporting from study activation to closeout.
• Level III: >Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years clinical research experience with demonstrated experience/proficiency in all of the following functional areas as relevant to clinical trials: study planning/development, regulatory start-up, regulatory maintenance and reporting from study activation to closeout.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

Leadership - Advises the PI on administrative and regulatory requirements for proposed clinical studies or in preparing study proposals for submission.. Monitors and facilitates study/proposal process through the review and approval process in compliance with applicable policies and procedures. Coordinates with external IRBs as required for protocol approvals in addition to local requirements. Participates in the development of electronic infrastructure and clinical trial management suite. Maintains related documentation including protocol amendments, revisions, memos, consent form changes, investigator brochures, advertisements, and study closures. Generates consent forms in compliance with UAMS legal, Institutional Review Board (IRB), and federal requirements. Prepares high-quality written documents; analyzes data, and formulates conclusions. Level III Regulatory Specialists may act as team leader for special projects or during interim periods in the absence of the Regulatory Team Lead.

Regulatory - Assists departmental faculty/PI in the development, preparation, and submission of research protocols and related documentation to local and external IRBs and campus oversight committees, as applicable, to obtain and maintain approval status. Ensures strict adherence to the processing of AEs, SAEs, and other reportable events in the timeline required by the study sponsor and IRB. Confers with PI and support staff to secure necessary documents for proposals. Schedules Site Initiation and Interim Monitoring visits as required per protocol. Monitors protocol status and advises PI on requirements and deadlines. Creates and manages regulatory study binders and maintains all regulatory documents.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand: Occasionally
• Sit: Frequently
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Occasionally
• Lift and carry weight: up to 25 lbs.
• Push and pull weight: up to25 lbs.
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
• Talk: Frequently
• Hear: Continuously
• Taste or smell: Rarely
• Read, concentrate, and think analytically: Continuously
• Physical Environment: Inside Office Facility Environment
• Noise Level: Moderate
• Visual Requirements: Near visual acuity
• Hazards: None

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.