East Coast Institute for Research (ECIR) is dedicated to developing ground-breaking new research to benefit our communities. Our research involves the latest medications and devices not yet available to the general public and is conducted at our state-of-the-art facilities in Northeast Florida and Georgia. With over 15 years of experience, ECIR maintains a positive reputation with our sponsors, our partnering clinics and our patients.
We currently have 7 research sites and continue to grow! We’re a small, family-oriented company that cares about our employees and provides an environment where learning and growth is available and encouraged. We have a clear growth plan for our clinical research staff and offer reimbursement for the credentialing process as well as other training to help our clinical staff feel prepared and successful.
We offer great health benefits that are available in less than 30 days including medical (with an HSA option with company match), dental, vision, life, and disability, so that you can make sure you and your family’s health are taken care of. We also provide ample paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible schedules. Our 401K option is available to employees after 3 months and has a company match.
Engaging with each other through continued training and fun group experiences is important to us. We try to get all 7 sites together quarterly to do team building, continued education, and just have some fun!
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PURPOSE
Under the direction of the Director of Compliance, this position assists with regulatory activities within the company. This position works in close coordination with the Director of Compliance, Chief Operations Officer, Clinical Research Coordinators, Clinical Research Assistants, Investigators, Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), Sponsors, and Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) to carry out the trial.
The regulatory specialist will work as an integral member of ECIR research staff maintaining day-to-day regulatory tasks within ECIR site network.. This includes assisting with the execution of clinical studies in accordance with the protocol, contracted scope of work, ICH/GCP, Sponsor, CRO, and ECIR SOP’s and any relevant local guidelines and regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify noncompliance issues within regulatory binders.
- Meet with the research staff and investigators as needed.
- Work collaboratively with investigators and research staff to complete outstanding documents.
- Perform reviews of Investigator Site Files (ICF) for completeness and accuracy.
- Participate in sponsor, CRO, and FDA audits or inspections, including preparation, hosting, and resolution of any items.
- Prepare study Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs) with site revisions, obtain appropriate signatures, and submit in a timely manner.
- Prepare study Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) with site revisions, obtain appropriate signatures, and submit in a timely manner.
- Gather documents requested during Site Selection Visits (SSVs) including but not limited to copies of research staff/investigators curriculum vitae (CVs), medical licenses (MLs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training certificates, ECIR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), site equipment calibration logs, etc.
- Complete regulatory documents including but not limited to financial disclosure forms (FDFs), protocol signature pages (PSPs), Form FDA 1572s, investigator statements, informed consent forms (ICFs) etc.
- Route regulatory documents to research staff and investigators to obtain signatures and follow up, as necessary.
- Assist with the management of regulatory binders in the ECIR electronic regulatory system (Complion), including but not limited to setting up initial binders, scanning and uploading study documents, and performing quality checks.
- Create investigator curriculum vitaes (CVs) and update on a bi-annual basis or as requested.
- Obtain and maintain valid medical licenses for all investigators.
- Participate in development of company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Guidance Documents (GDs), as needed.
- May perform other job-related duties as requested or required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Sound knowledge of medical terminology.
- Sound knowledge of ICH/GCP, Regulatory requirements, FDA and HIPAA policies and practices.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to deal effectively with clinicians, patients, administrators, auxiliary personnel, regulators, monitors and sponsors.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize actively, seek input, problem solve and work in a team environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to meet multiple and changing deadlines
- Ability to consult numerous sources for information to prepare documents.
- Fluent in spoken and written English language.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
- High School diploma
- Maintaining License/Certification status with appropriate CEU’s, if applicable
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Significant experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Extensive use of keyboard requiring repetitive motion of fingers.
- Regular sitting for extended periods of time.
- Occasional travel – required
- Office hours are determined by manager.