Regulatory Associate

Position Summary The purpose of Regulatory Associate is to facilitate the conduct of oncology clinical trials by ensuring regulatory compliance with federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and local and institutional policies. Responsibilities Prepare, submit, and process regulatory applications, forms and documents required to conduct clinical research at UNC LCCC to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and ancillary committees, including the Protocol Review Committee (PRC), Data Safety Monitoring Committee (DSMC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Compliance Committee, and Radiation Safety Subcommittee (RSS). Prepare informed consent forms, HIPAA documents, and participant materials. Ensure regulatory compliance for assigned disease groups, including timely and accurate reporting of unanticipated problems and noncompliance events to the IRB, contributing to development of CAPAs and root cause analyses for noncompliance events, and tracking and recording pending regulatory and compliance actions through completion on study team trackers and in clinical trial management system. Provide updates (oral and/or written) on status of pending regulatory actions and compliance at study team and compliance meetings. Prepare for monitoring and audit visits and address regulatory findings within required deadlines. Assist with maintenance of the regulatory binder, including entering regulatory and study information in the electronic clinical trial management system (OnCore) and eRegulatory binder (Florence). Involve in process improvements and training such as writing and reviewing standard operating procedures and work instructions, mentoring new Regulatory team members, participating on Clinical Trials Office (CTO) committees, and assisting in training Regulatory team members. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Demonstrated experience in clinical research, including advanced knowledge of 21 CFR Parts 50, 54, 56, 312, 314, 812 and ICH GCP Guidelines. Strong decision‑making skills and ability to problem solve and troubleshoot issues. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Experience preparing and submitting accurate and complete IRB submissions and consent forms. Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and lead discussions regarding regulatory actions and compliance. Solid writing skills and ability to prepare comprehensive reports. Demonstrated ability to plan work to meet objectives and deadlines. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally verbally and in writing. Strong computer skills, including working knowledge and facility with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to work on evenings, weekends and/or holidays occasionally required. A cover letter is required as an example of professional written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience At least 1 year of experience preparing and maintaining IRB applications, including initial, continuing review, amendment modification, and expedited report submissions for therapeutic clinical research studies involving a drug or device, and/or oncology clinical research studies. Experience using an eRegulatory system such as Florence. RAC, SoCRa, or ACRP certification preferred. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Requires sitting for extended periods of time. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Required Documents Curriculum Vitae / Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents List of References #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill