Regulatory Operations Specialist (Remote)

The START Center for Cancer Research (“START”) is the world’s largest early phase site network, fully dedicated to oncology clinical research. To date, over 45 therapies conducted at START locations have obtained FDA/EMA approval.

The START Center for Cancer Research is seeking a Regulatory Operations Specialist I (Remote) who will prepare and submit documents for new and existing studies to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) for review, maintain the Investigator Site File (ISF) for assigned investigational drug studies and corresponding documents at START USA sites.

This is a remote role. The annual base salary for this role is $55,00 - $65,000. However, base pay may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit new studies, including drafting the informed consent (IC), to the IRB as assigned under supervision. Serve as primary point of contact with the Sponsor/CRO in negotiating the IC for IRB submission. Serve as the main point of contact with the IRB for the studies. Enter work activity in Regulatory Operations tracking system(s) and generate status reports as required. Respond to inquiries and follow up on pending items.
• Prepare and submit study documents to the IRB for assigned studies under supervision. This includes, but is not limited to, revised protocols, revised investigator’s brochures, protocol clarification letters/memos, revised ICs, new ICs, continuing review reports, closure reports, serious adverse events, IND safety reports, unanticipated problems, protocol deviations, waivers, etc. Serve as the main point of contact with the IRB for the studies. Enter work activity in Regulatory Operations tracking system(s) and generate status reports as required. Respond to inquiries and follow up on pending items.
• Prepare and submit study documents to the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) as assigned under supervision. Serve as the main point of contact with the IBC for the studies. Enter work activity in Regulatory Operations tracking system(s), note pending information and generate status reports as required. Respond to inquiries and follow up, as required, on pending items.
• Prepare and submit Expanded Access Studies to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as assigned under supervision. Serve as the main point of contact with the FDA and IRB for the studies. Enter work activity in Regulatory Operations tracking system(s) and generate status reports as required. Respond to inquiries and follow up, as required, on pending items.
• Maintain ISF (paper and/or electronic) for assigned studies. This includes, but not limited to, IRB submissions, IRB approvals, and correspondence.
• Prepare for and manage Close-Out Visits for assigned studies.
• Attend assigned weekly Phase I meetings, and Site Initiation Visit meetings. Follow up with the appropriate department(s) and/or the Sponsor/CRO to address regulatory issues raised during the meetings and note updates in Regulatory Operations tracking system(s) with support.
• Provide assistance during onboarding of new Regulatory Operations team members as needed.
• Support Regulatory Operations Assistants as needed.
• Complete assigned tasks and assist team to achieve departmental metrics and organizational key performance indicators.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• 0-1 year experience in a regulatory research setting.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook 365.
• Prior experience with regulatory document management system (i.e. Veeva, Advarra E-Reg).
• Strong organizational skills and a sense of timeliness in completing projects.
• Detail-oriented with good spelling, composition and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to complete tasks with some supervision, understand instructions, compose reports and correspondence.
  
  

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Typing and computer use for extended periods of time.
  
  

Best-in-Class Benefits and Perks

Benefits

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off, flexible schedule, and remote work choices provided
• Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
  
  

More about The START Center for Cancer Research

Deeply rooted in community oncology centers globally, The START Center for Cancer Research provides access to specialized preclinical and early-phase clinical trials of novel anti-cancer agents. START clinical trial sites have conducted more than a thousand early-phase clinical trials, including for 43 therapies that were approved by the FDA. START represents the world’s largest roster of Principal Investigators (PIs) across its eight clinical trial sites. Committed to accelerating passage from trials to treatments, START delivers hope to patients, families, and physicians around the world.

Learn more at STARTresearch.com.

Ready to be part of a team changing the future of cancer treatment?

Join us in our mission to conquer cancer, one clinical trial at a time. Your expertise and dedication can help us bring hope and healing to patients worldwide. Please submit your application online.

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.