Manager Research Regulatory Affairs
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It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.
Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.
Our Mission
People who live with cancer - those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it - are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.
As the Manager of Research Regulatory Affairs you will oversee all aspects of the regulatory operations for Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) and manage the Regulatory Department. You will be responsible for developing and implementing short- and long-term strategies for the regulatory compliance for the site Clinical Operations. You will ensure SCRI adheres to and maintains Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory compliance as well as oversees any regulatory audit. You will work closely with the department directors and/or primary investigators, industry sponsors and other outsides entities.
- You will manage, directs, plan and schedule activities and programs for the regulatory department
- You will establish and enforce procedures that assure all trial teams and sites are fully compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other applicable guidelines
- You will develop and implement regulatory policies and procedures for the sites and the site Clinical Operations team; including managing and planning regulatory affairs compliance for industry sponsors and/or sites
- You will manage the regulatory affairs between the organization for multiple clinical trials according to FDA and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines; for individual sites, studies, sponsors and/or other networks
- You will manage the relationships between industry partners and the FDA regarding regulatory compliance for the organization and managing regulatory audits of studies by sponsor/industry and governmental auditors
- You will resolve key regulatory issues with Pharmaceutical Industry Partners and Government Agencies
- You will develop and implement an approved archiving system for study specific regulatory documentation and correspondence
- You will apprise management of important regulatory issues and obtains guidance when necessary
- You will attend network meetings, conference calls and monthly staff meetings as appropriate
- You will visit strategic sites and provides training and mentoring as needed
- You will provide proactive and creative recommendations on how to meet goals and handle identified deviations
- You will be responsible for objective setting, performance management, education and training of the regulatory staff, including developing Lead Regulatory Affairs Specialists
- You will be responsible for implementing, managing, and refining departmental processes, and coordinating with clinical personnel around the conduct of research and client service issues
- You will initiates improvements, tools and forms to enhance the efficiency and the quality of the work performed on assigned projects
You should have for this position:
- A Bachelor’s Degree
- Knowledge of scientific and clinical research terminology
- Knowledge of FDA and GCP guidelines
- Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems.
- At least three years of experience in regulatory affairs
- At least on year of experience in a supervisory role
About Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.
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