Senior Technical Advisor, Research Compliance

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Senior Technical Advisor providing leadership and technical support for research compliance. Reviewing submissions and coordinating with project teams and IRBHelp for compliance oversight and data management.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeBaltimore • District of Columbia, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and expertise for compliance within research and program learning
Review HSR and NRD submissions and provide technical guidance
Support project teams in data management planning and compliance oversight
Review and develop data management plans
Coordinate with the IRBHelp team on submissions and tracking

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in public health, statistics, research, economics, behavioral science, or related field
5-7 years of progressively responsible technical experience including implementing and/or managing Research Compliance for international field-based research and program learning
In-depth knowledge of US IRB exemption categories (45 CFR 46)
Strong technical background in IRB and Research Compliance
Proven technical experience in regulatory and ethical review of research protocols
Knowledge of research compliance monitoring techniques
Experience in implementation research
Excellent understanding of USG regulations regarding Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) and reporting to OHRP
Proven ability to work in a complex, fast-paced, multi-cultural environment
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, including strong technical writing and presentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Casual work environment
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

data management planningresearch complianceregulatory reviewethical reviewmonitoring techniquesimplementation researchUS IRB exemption categoriesFederal Wide Assurance (FWA)OHRP reporting

Soft Skills

leadershiptechnical guidanceinter-personal skillscommunication skillstechnical writingpresentation skillsability to work in complex environmentsability to work in fast-paced environmentsability to work in multi-cultural environments

Certifications

advanced degree in public healthadvanced degree in statisticsadvanced degree in researchadvanced degree in economicsadvanced degree in behavioral science