IRB and Compliance Specialist

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for an IRB/Compliance Specialist to join our Legal department. This is a full-time opportunity that is fully remote. Candidates must reside in Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia, or be willing to relocate to one of these locations for consideration.

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is comprised of more than 1,700 Permanente physicians and nearly 300 staff professionals who come together to make a positive impact on the health and lives of more than 800,000 members in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, the IRB and Compliance Specialist will support the organization's Compliance department and the Institutional Review Board (IRB) activities. You will support processes for submission and approval of human subjects research, and triaging and responding to compliance inquiries while ensuring adherence to ethical and regulatory standards within Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States.

You can expect to:

• Provide project management support for compliance initiatives, including monitoring and auditing in accordance with the Annual Compliance Plan, Conflict of Interest, and Compliance Training projects; coordinate with various departments to ensure alignment and efficiency
• Lead compliance investigations in accordance with corporate protocols; utilize multiple internal systems for incident intake, triage, tracking, and resolution of inquiries and complaints
• Oversee onboarding and training for new research staff on human subjects protections and responsible research conduct
• Facilitate IRB and Research Compliance Committee (RCC) meetings, including agenda creation, member communications, materials distribution, guest invitations, and minute-taking
• Perform comprehensive reviews of IRB submissions, including triaging, validating for completeness, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Monitor the IRB inbox for submission errors, expiration notices, and compliance issues; assist in the creation and updates of IRB forms, procedures, and policies as necessary

What is required:

• Bachelor's degree in health, life sciences, or related field is required
• Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of healthcare regulatory compliance experience; Experience with regulatory audits is preferred
• Certification as a Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or Certified Healthcare Compliance (CHC) is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) is required
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring effective prioritization and accomplishment of objectives under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to write and speak clearly and professionally, and work collaboratively with others
• Candidates must either currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area
• Must provide documentation of the Covid vaccine 2-dose series (or J&J 1-dose) prior to October 1, 2023, or documentation for 1-dose of the most current Covid vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) as a condition of employment
• Must provide documentation for the influenza vaccine as a condition of employment

Competitive Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and families effective on the first day of employment
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, plus maternity and parental leave
• Pension plan, and 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Education reimbursement

The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $62,712.22 to $78,390.11 depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, MAPMG offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.

Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity:

MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians and staff. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.