Senior Research Protection Analyst

At Houston Methodist, the Sr Human Research Protection (HRP) Analyst position is responsible for regulatory compliance that supports the Human Research Protections Office (HRPO) and the Institutional Review Boards (IRB). This position completes the comprehensive analysis of clinical research protocols and associated submissions for completeness, consistency, and compliance with regulations, guidelines, and institutional policies in preparation for IRB review. The Sr. HRP Analyst position serves as a primary point of contact for research stakeholders as a subject-matter expert in support of the Human Research Protections Office (HRPO) and the IRB's day-to-day operations. This position is solution-oriented and provides outstanding, consistent customer service and will mentor lower-level team members, including HRP Analysts and HRP Coordinators. The Sr. HRP Analyst position participates as needed in structured education and training sessions for research stakeholders and provides support to Office of Research Protections (ORP) leadership in the administrative management of the HM Business Practice Committee (BPC), including agenda management, scheduling meetings, and taking and preparing meeting minutes. The Sr. HRP Analyst position may also provide support in the management of Conflict of Interest (COI) reviews.

• CIRB - Certified International Review Board (IRB) Professional (PRMR)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Ability to rapidly acquire and implement knowledge of related regulations and ethical principles

• Exercise independent judgment related to situations of a sensitive, confidential, and scientific nature

• Strong project management skills

• Ability to initiate and complete tasks with minimal supervision

• Ability to deal with high volumes and rigid deadlines

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile:

The Houston Methodist Academic Institute team science approach bridges the boundaries between medical specialties and research and development labs to advance the practice of medicine and population health. We innovate in health care delivery and technology by streamlining the path discoveries take into the clinic with inventive development and adoption practices. Our teams are also dedicated to training clinicians and researchers from around the world in translational medicine and advanced technology. Houston Methodist's primary academic affiliates are top-ranked Weill Cornell Medical College and the Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences for faculty appointments and graduate programs offered on our Houston campus. The Institute oversees 600,000 sq ft of dedicated space and the administrative and operational infrastructure for basic and applied research and clinical trials, including more than 20 advanced tech core facilities, extramural funding management, regulatory and legal strategy and compliance, and product development and commercialization. This infrastructure is fully integrated with our hospital systems and supports more than 50,000 learners, 700 faculty, 2000 credentialed researchers, 6,000 research projects and clinical trials that creates innovative breakthroughs in human disease and the practice of medicine every day.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.