Business Analyst - IRB Application Specialist (Remote - PST Working Hours)

Huron helps its clients drive growth, enhance performance and sustain leadership in the markets they serve. We collaborate with education organizations to develop strategies and implement solutions that enable the transformative change our clients need to own their future. Together, we empower clients to drive innovation, create sustainable funding streams and deliver better student outcomes.

Today, leaders of higher education institutions and academic medical centers are spending too much time reacting to market forces, rather than focusing on the essential priorities that help students, faculty and staff thrive. The most productive path forward requires an intentional approach and innovative thinking, whereby stakeholders across the entire institution rally around a shared vision and embrace the hard work of effecting change.

You’ll help our clients to achieve organizational effectiveness, improve student outcomes, implement new technologies and align resources and investments to ensure long-term sustainability.

Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

The IRB Application Specialist is responsible for analyzing complex business workflow issues and understanding research compliance needs within medical research. This role facilitates communication among various teams, including product management, clients, and regulatory bodies, to enhance business processes. The specialist translates business requirements into technical specifications, evaluates systems and procedures, and ensures compliance with ethical research standards in the U.S.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate communication with product management teams and clients to identify product needs and priorities.
• Elicit business and functional requirements, including documentation for new products, tools, and solutions.
• Review current and future-state business processes to recommend workflow improvements.
• Conduct fit/gap analysis, feasibility studies, and business cases to support efficient decision-making.
• Provide subject matter expertise in medical research compliance and ethics.
• Offer timely insights to product teams and committees for enhancements that improve client services.
• Act as a liaison between clients and product teams to optimize business processes.
• Coordinate user testing and ensure smooth system implementation.
• Assist in the development of best practices and tools for escalated support.
• Provide mentorship to other analysts, reviewing requirements and ensuring consistency in documentation.
• Be available for occasional urgent requests outside of normal business hours.
• Prepare documentation for audits, inspections, and internal reviews related to IRB compliance.
• Train and support stakeholders on IRB processes and regulations.
• Stay current with federal, state, and institutional policies on research ethics.

Qualifications:
Required:

• U.S. work authorization.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Information Systems, Analytical Sciences, Healthcare, or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of business analysis experience.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of process management and workflow optimization.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Workday, Salesforce.
• Experience in research administration and compliance.

This role is vital in ensuring smooth IRB application processes while maintaining research integrity and compliance.

The estimated base salary for this job is $65,000 - $85,000. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $71,500 - $93,500.  The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs.

Position Level

Analyst

Country

United States of America