Affiliated Board Member (Non-Scientific)
Advarra
Summary
Advarra has as its core function the institutional review board (IRB) review of all human subject's research from survey research to first-in-human research sponsored by pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies, institutions, hospitals as well as clinics and private physician offices. Within the IRB, the regulatory department is responsible for the expedited review of research, the full board review of research and the drafting and writing of the meeting minutes. The regulatory department also collaborates with other parts of the organization on thought leadership, client guidance, and operational efficiencies. Affiliated Board Members (ABM) are full-time Advarra employee board members who conduct IRB reviews on behalf of the organization. Based on educational background, experience, and expertise ABMs can be designated as either scientific or non-scientific and workload is distributed accordingly. A non-scientific ABM is a board member who does not have a scientific educational background or significant professional experience in a scientific field but has a strong understanding of research regulations and guidance.
Job description
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain superior level knowledge of, and ensure Review Board compliance with, regulatory requirements, Advarra's Board Standard Operating Procedures and Organizational Policies and Procedures.
- Help ensure the timely execution of the core review activities of the Institutional Review Board, while preserving the highest quality of professionalism and regulatory compliance
- Be a resource to answer questions and help to solve day-to-day challenges whether in collaboration with Advarra staff or other board members
- Assist as necessary with the triaging and review of submissions for expedited or full board review
- Attend full board meetings and present protocol related issues as needed
- Identify to senior regulatory staff areas that would benefit from guidance, inconsistencies in Board reviews, and other like issues
- Consult, as necessary, with sponsors, investigators, CROs on clinical and regulatory affairs
- Work with Regulatory Leadership to identify membership needs and to help develop Board members to ensure consistency of Review Board related activities
- Enhance and encourage a work atmosphere centered on accountability through motivation, team building, training, mentoring, collaboration, and respect to create a highly efficient and successful workplace
Location
This role is open to candidates working remotely in the United States.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- One (1)+ years of IRB or Clinical Research Industry experience preferred, OR minimum 3 years' experience in healthcare within the last 6 years
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree
- Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification
Physical and Mental Requirements
- Sit or stand for extended periods of time at stationary workstation
- Regularly carry, raise, and lower objects of up to 10 Lbs.
- Learn and comprehend basic instructions
- Focus and attention to tasks and responsibilities
- Verbal communication; listening and understanding, responding, and speaking
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- One (1)+ years of IRB or Clinical Research Industry experience preferred, OR minimum 3 years' experience in healthcare within the last 6 years
- Master's Degree
- Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification
Benefits
- Health coverage
- Paid holidays
Company overview
Advarra is a leading provider of clinical research technology and regulatory review services, serving as a comprehensive partner to the entire research ecosystem. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, the company operates globally with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. Advarra combines over 40 years of Institutional Review Board (IRB) leadership with advanced technology solutions to streamline clinical trial operations. The company's core services include ethical review services (IRB and IBC), data monitoring, endpoint adjudication, consulting services, and clinical trial management systems. Advarra's innovative Braid platform leverages artificial intelligence and data analytics to provide operational intelligence and automation throughout the protocol lifecycle. With approximately 1,800 employees worldwide, the company supports over 50,000 investigators and study teams, helping sponsors, CROs, and research sites conduct clinical trials more efficiently, ethically, and transparently. Advarra's integrated solutions reduce administrative burden while ensuring regulatory compliance and participant safety across the clinical research continuum.