About the Role
This position is responsible for ensuring legal and ethical compliance in research governance. The individual will supervise the operations of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and provide support in maintaining compliance with laws and regulations related to research protocols. This role involves mentoring the research office team, inspecting research projects, and adhering to established document control policies.
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Key Responsibilities
- Maintain policies and practices aligning with international norms for legal and ethical compliance and research governance.
- Supervise and facilitate the operations of the IRB, including meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, and documentation of minutes.
- Inspect and verify the timely review of research protocols and informed consent documents, maintaining compliance with laws and regulations.
- Facilitate coordination with the IRB committee for initial reviews, continuing reviews, and adverse event reporting.
- Mentor and coach the research office team on the research process to ensure all projects are on track.
- Handle the IRB approval and assurance approval process with the Ministry of Public Health.
- Follow up with researchers on progress reports for IRB renewal or project closure/completion.
- Inspect and verify research projects to ensure they are reviewed and approved by the IRB Chair/members while considering ethical soundness and methodology as required by law.
- Adhere to established document control policies and procedures, participating in regular reviews to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory policies.
- Undertake other reasonable tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 6-8 years of relevant full-time work experience in compliance or regulatory affairs, human research, or administration, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification is required.
- Knowledge of the Qatari legal system is an advantage.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of reports and communications, articulating ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
