Department
BSD CCC - CCT Pod1
About the Department
The University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC) is an integral component of the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). The BSD is the largest of four Divisions of the University and includes the Pritzker School of Medicine. UCCCC administers four established scientific programs, and the NCI-sponsored Cancer Center Support Grant provides funding for ten Shared Resources. The Comprehensive Cancer Center is comprised of over 190 faculty members from twenty departments with members currently being awarded over $47 million in total direct costs in peer-reviewed cancer research grants, and $28 million in non-peer reviewed grants and contracts. The activities of the Center are broad and varied, including research, training and education, communications, fundraising, marketing, clinical trials management and community outreach.
UCCCC has one of the largest cancer clinical trials programs in the country and in the Chicago area with nearly 500 adult and pediatric therapeutic trials actively accruing patients. Many of these studies are investigator-initiated, including Phase I or I/II trials, demonstrating UCCCC commitment to translate basic research findings to the clinic through proof-of-principle and early phase studies. UCCCC opens over 250 new trials each year and accrues approximately 900 participants to therapeutic trials each year.
Job Summary
The Regulatory Affairs Support Specialist provides confidential and high-level office and location support activities by acting as a lead and coordinating the work of others. The position helps identify, enhance, and apply specific processes and procedures to maximize the efficiencies of the University to which the support is being provided. It may also ensure the correct functioning of facilities, offices, and/or business support services.
This position maintains clinical trial regulatory compliance programs, including interpreting systems to identify risk areas and conducting internal audits. With a minimal level of direction, the employee participates in compliance documentation, compliance training, and documentation submission to required internal committees and groups.
Responsibilities
Provides Regulatory Administrative support for assigned network sites and/or multi-disciplinary disease team(s), including preparation of protocol updates and coordination of weekly team meetings, and distribution of relevant updates.
Prepares and submits to internal and external clinical research review committees, including submission of new study applications, amendments, and continuing reviews.
Creates and maintains site essential documents and files for assigned portfolio.
Communicates updates and changes (e.g., protocol amendments) to the clinical research team and sponsor/funding agencies.
Act as the primary regulatory liaison for external sites participating in clinical research projects coordinated by the University of Chicago, including distribution of protocol documents and amendments, review of site consent forms, and collection of site specific essential documents (IRB approvals, Form FDA 1572, staff qualifications and signatures, etc.), maintenance of up-to-date regulatory files for external participating sites.
Initiates correspondence and other written materials under own signature or for signature of the leader. Triages emails and telephone calls for action. Resolves routine and complex inquiries. May act as liaison to Board of Directors.
Coordinates special projects as directed by the leader. Prepares write ups for recommendations for operational and administrative problems. May manage a portion of the leader's budget, monitoring and reconciling accounts. Prepares financial and/or administrative reports.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Preferred Competencies
Solid understanding of regulations covering clinical trials/human subjects research.
Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
Familiarity with clinical trial management systems and/or databases.
Excellent written and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively present oral and written information.
Analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills.
Working Conditions
Ability to navigate assigned locations (UChicago, Ingalls, etc.).
Hybrid work arrangements may be considered.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Administration & Management
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$60,000.00 - $90,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in theBenefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
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