Associate Director, Reliance and IRB Operations

Associate Director, Reliance and IRB Operations Grade: 32 Salary: $133,353 - $155,000 Duties and Responsibilities: Direct all operational and administrative activities of the NYSPI IRB Office, including managing the IRB Office staff and designing, establishing, and maintaining an IRB staffing structure to effectively accomplish the IRB Office program function. Ensure NYSPI IRB Office staff protocol reviews and those reviews conducted by external IRBs are in compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations. Serve as the primary regulatory resource for researchers, sponsors, and study teams, providing guidance on regulatory status, approvals, and participant consent instructions. Develop, implement, and continuously refine policies, SOPs, and tools to support the research community in conducting compliant human research and governing the NYSPI IRB Office and HRPP functions. This position will supervise other staff. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience. Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in IRB administration, research compliance, or a related regulatory field. Comprehensive knowledge of federal regulations governing human subjects research (e.g., OHRP, FDA, and HIPAA). Preferred: Advanced degree and 8 years of experience in an IRB or Human Research Protection Office or equivalent related experience. At least 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory or management role. Experience with OneAegis/IRB Manager or a similar electronic IRB management system. Demonstrated experience negotiating and executing IRB reliance agreements. Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment. Work Location: 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032 Equal Opportunity Statement: RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). #J-18808-Ljbffr New York State Psychiatry Institute