Role Title: Associate Director, Radiology IND/IDE Support Office

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With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Role Title: Associate Director, Radiology IND/IDE Support Office Job Profile Title Associate Director D, Research Job Description Summary Leads the daily operations of the Radiology IND/IDE Support Office, supporting active and pending domestic and international INDs and IDEs. Oversees sponsor-investigator research involving investigational drugs and medical devices, serving as the liaison with the FDA to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, GCP, institutional policies, SOPs, and Trial Master File maintenance. Directs risk-based monitoring activities, protocol and CRF review, and study monitoring to ensure subject protection, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. Manages a team of fewer than 10 staff supporting departmental investigators and collaborates extensively with faculty, researchers, and senior leadership across Radiology, the Perelman School of Medicine, and the Office of Clinical Research. Job Description Job Responsibilities Responsible for leading the daily operations of the Radiology IND/IDE Support Office, which supports and oversees several active and pending INDs and IDEs within the department. Oversees research operations involving investigational drugs and medical devices where the Department of Radiology is the sponsor, acting as a liaison between the department and the FDA to ensure compliance with FDA regulations, institutional policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), institutional standard operating procedures, and the maintenance of appropriate Trial Master Files. Responsible for the development and implementation of risk-based study monitoring plans, review of protocols and case report forms to ensure the rights and well-being of human subjects are protected, the reported trial data are accurate, complete, and verifiable from source documents, and the study is compliant with the currently approved protocol, GCP, and all applicable regulatory requirements. Will also be responsible for the timely execution of study-specific monitoring visits and completion of monitoring reports under the direction of OCR Compliance. Manages a staff of Development and implementation of risk-based monitoring study monitoring plans, review of protocols and case report forms, and the timely execution of study-specific monitoring visits and completion of monitoring reports under the direction of OCR Compliance. Supervise and mentor regulatory staff by overseeing regulatory and compliance activities, delegating responsibilities, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements while maintaining appropriate Trial Master Files Provide strategic oversight of FDA regulatory, safety reporting, and compliance activities for departmental investigator-initiated studies, ensuring inspection readiness across the research portfolio for departmental INDs and IDEs. Supervise and mentor regulatory staff by overseeing regulatory and compliance activities, delegating responsibilities, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements Lead cross-functional collaboration among departmental investigators and clinical research professionals to support departmental IND/IDE investigators and efficient clinical research operations. Lead inspection readiness initiatives by maintaining audit-ready documentation, preparing research teams for inspections and audits, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and institutional policies. Build and maintain collaborative partnerships across clinical, regulatory, and operational teams to streamline research processes, proactively mitigate risk, and support successful study execution and compliance objectives. Core Competencies: Risk-Based Monitoring, Regulatory Affairs, IND/IDE Studies, Clinical Research Operations, Research Compliance, Quality Assurance, Staff Leadership and Training, FDA Regulations, GCP, Data Quality, Strategic Operations Management. Position is contingent upon grant funding Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or related discipline (B.S. or B.A.) and 7-10 years of experience as a monitor or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. 5-6 years of relevant experience and a Master’s degree preferred. Experience supporting FDA-regulated clinical research, including IND (Investigational New Drug) and/or IDE (Investigational Device Exemption) studies. Demonstrated knowledge of FDA regulations, guidance, and compliance requirements applicable to clinical research. Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Perelman School of Medicine Pay Range $80,891.00 - $80,891.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered. Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law. Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. 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