Posting Number req26826
Department Sarver Heart Center
Department Website Link https://heart.arizona.edu
Location Tucson Campus
Address 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA
Position Highlights
The Regulatory Research Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the regulatory and administrative aspects of clinical research studies to ensure compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, sponsor requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. This role will support the Sarver Heart Center Clinical Research team by preparing and maintaining regulatory documentation, facilitating ethics and institutional approvals, and ensuring research compliance.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Preparation and submission of regulatory/IRB documents for sponsored and non-sponsored studies including but not limited to local IRB deferrals; local IRB full submissions; central IRB submissions; amendments; annual renewals; regulatory reportable items; and study closures.
Maintain regulatory investigator site files and essential study documents in accordance with sponsor and institutional requirements. This includes collection of investigator qualifications, training records, financial disclosures, and required certifications. Track study approvals, expiration dates, investigator credentials, and required training.
Preparation and submission of applications for institutional approvals including Research Administration Portal, Radiation Safety and Institutional Biosafety Committee for sponsored and non-sponsored studies including amendments. Maintain records for all studies in Oncore.
Provide regulatory support for site initiation visits, monitoring visits, quality audits and close-out.
Assist with updating and drafting department SOPs, study procedure manuals and regulatory workflows as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH-GCP, 45 CFR 46, HIPAA, and human subjects' protection requirements.
Knowledge of electronic IRB systems and clinical trial management systems (CTMS).
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with drug or device clinical trials.
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $53,039-$66,299
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 7
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Career Stream and Level PC2
Job Family Clinical Research
Job Function Research
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Gerry Flores
[email protected]
Open Date 8/17/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missing information may be considered an incomplete submission.
Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and preferred qualifications (if applicable).
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