- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Department
- Administration
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Description:
The Senior Administrative Services Manager (IRB Administrator) provides leadership and oversight for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC). This role is responsible for managing IRB submissions, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining documentation, and supporting audits in accordance with DoD, Navy, and federal regulations. The position also serves as a resource for junior staff and acts as a key liaison across research and clinical teams.
Requirements
Educational Requirements:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences, public health, psychology, or a related field.
Additional Qualifications:
- A minimum of 5 years of Institutional Review Board (IRB) review experience or equivalent experience in military medical R&D activities.
- Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification preferred; 2 years of relevant experience can be submitted in lieu of CIP certification.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience reviewing and/or managing research and development (R&D) studies.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, clinical research processes, and IRB submission/filing guidelines.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse stakeholders including research staff, clinical teams, and senior leadership.
- Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and supervisory skills to manage multiple projects, staff, and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency with Windows-based computer systems, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with government contracting or completion of a background investigation is preferred.
- Ability to train and mentor junior staff on IRB procedures, compliance, and regulatory best practices.
Venesco Statement: At Venesco, we are committed to excellence in supporting human subjects research. This role provides the opportunity to lead IRB operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support mission-critical research initiatives while mentoring and developing junior staff in a collaborative, professional environment.
