The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is responsible for the review of all human subject research conducted at the University of Utah.  Under minimal supervision, the IRB Director with be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and/or controlling all activities associated with ensuring the safety and welfare of human participants in research involving human participants, their private information, and/or their biospecimens.  This position reports to Associate Vice President for Research Integrity & Compliance. The person in this position must be collaborative and well-versed in the federal regulatory landscape.

Essential Functions: 

• Directs the development and implementation of IRB initiatives to enhance human subject protections and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations
• Directs the development and implementation of IRB initiatives to maintain and enhance efficiency and quality in the oversight of human subjects research
• Oversees creation and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Provides strategic direction by setting short and long-term goals
  • Oversees all aspects of staff management including recruitment and retention
  • Estimates and proposes budgetary requirements for staff, space, and equipment
  • Directs the development and implementation of IRB audit functions to evaluate compliance with IRB approved protocols
  • Directs the evaluation and response to instances of non-compliance with IRB policies and approved protocols
  • Works with University faculty and staff who serve on the IRB panels to maintain and enhance the effective and efficient function of the panels
  • Works with the University community to recruit an effective and knowledgeable membership for the IRB panels
  • Works with other research administration offices to facilitate effective communication and collaboration between the offices
  • Conducts periodic education presentations to the University community regarding IRB policies, procedures, and relevant federal and state regulations
  • Assesses the needs for human research education in the research community and with IRB members to develop new education options.
  • Works with IRB colleagues and institutions from around the country to establish and facilitate single or central IRB functions
  • Ensures customer/research participant satisfaction by analyzing complaints, concerns and suggestions and providing appropriate follow-through
  • Maintains institutional accreditation of the human research protection program
  • Oversees the development and maintenance of the IRB IT system

Preferences: Certified IRB Professional

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); 8-10 years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.