Regulatory Affairs Coordinator - Massey Cancer Center

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center


The Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center has an exciting opportunity for an Regulatory Affairs Coordinator to join our team! Our employees and applicants come from diverse backgrounds. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes VCU stronger.

“To improve the lives of all Virginians by delivering cutting-edge cancer care through patient-centered prevention and treatment; high-impact, innovative research; community input and engagement; and education and training of the next generation of researchers and healthcare professionals.”

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is a nationally ranked cancer center located in the heart of Downtown Richmond. All full-time staff is eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity, and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off,12 paid holidays, and more. Flexible work arrangements are available for this position.

Veterans: VCU faculty and University and Academic Professionals are now eligible for enhanced leave accrual rates based on verified military service. The calculation of these leave accrual rates will include a veteran's verified service in the military, National Guard, Reserves (active or inactive duty) and full-time state or Federal National Guard duty. Eligible employees must supply DD-214 documentation for each period of military service to receive this benefit.

Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/university-and-academic-professional-benefits/

Flexible Work Arrangements are available for this position.

Please note that if you are employed as a university employee working in any of the health system's facilities, you will need to follow VCU Health System policies, which will include but will not be limited to, vaccination requirements.

Position Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional Institutional Review Board (IRB) and related regulatory support to the Principle Investigator (PI) and research team ensuring: 1) adherence to the protocol; 2) regulatory compliance; 3) protection of participant safety and welfare
• Provide IRB and related regulatory support to the PI and members of the research study team throughout the life of the study (activation to closeout)
• Ensure safety of research participants and endeavor to minimize risk to the institution, center and PI by maintaining audit-ready regulatory files at all times and uploading currently approved protocols, informed consents and PRMC approvals in OnCore upon receipt
• Monitor study activities to ensure all requisite regulatory approvals are on file prior to the research team consenting / enrolling research participants at Massey or an affiliate site
• Proficient utilization of electronic research systems/databases to ensure timely submissions and compliance with multiple IRBs and related regulatory entities

Minimum Hiring Standards

• Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center supports a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment. The candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment.
• Bachelor’s degree with oncology experience in an academic medical center preferred or equivalent experience, education and training
• Independent judgment and critical-thinking skills required
• Ability to demonstrate successful implementation of time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize autonomously
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment and adapt to changing client status, regulations and work environment
• Detail-oriented, exceptional organizational skills
• Proficient with multiple computer applications, including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, spreadsheet management, PDF file creation/use, online database use/maintenance, internet-based research, network & online file maintenance & management, and custom report generation
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to provide own transportation to attend meetings within the service area or at training locations

Preferred Hiring Standards

• Experience with oncology standard care practice and/or research protocols.
• Experience with NCI-sponsored cooperative group, private industry and investigator-initiated trials.
• Experience with Oncore or other clinical trial management system (CTMS).