Clinical Research Regulatory Specialist

Semmes Murphey Foundation

Memphis, TNFull-timePosted Apr 9, 2026

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Job Description

stry-sponsored clinical trials, PI-initiated and grant-funded studies, and quality registries. You will ensure regulatory compliance, timely IRB submissions, document control, and audit-ready study files throughout the lifecycle of clinical research projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepare, submit, and track IRB applications for new studies, amendments, continuing reviews, and study closures
• Serve as a regulatory resource for investigators and research staff; assist with regulatory education and SOP adherence
• Facilitate contract and budget administration by coordinating IRB, sponsor organizations, physicians, outside counsel, and internal staff to keep projects on track
• Maintains regulatory binders and essential documents in compliance with FDA, CFR, ICH-GCP, HIPAA, and institutional policies
• Support internal audits, sponsor monitoring visits, and regulatory inspections; maintain audit-ready files
• Assist with data reporting, electronic data entry, and administrative study tasks as required by protocol
• Support quality initiatives and regulatory process improvements in collaboration with the Clinical Research Manager

Requirements:

MINIMUM:
• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, life sciences, public health, healthcare administration, or related field
• Two or more years of clinical research experience; preferably with demonstrated regulatory and IRB submission responsibilities

PREFERRED:
• Five plus years of clinical research regulatory experience
• Master's degree in related field
• Professional certifications such as CCRC (ACRP) or CCRP (SOCRA)
• Experience supporting multi-site or industry-sponsored clinical trials

Additional required skills include a working knowledge of FDA regulations (e.g. 21 CFR Parts 50, 54, 56, and 312/812 as applicable), the clinical trial process, and ICH-GCP guidelines. This role requires strong organizational skills and a high attention to detail.

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in health sciences, life sciences, public health, healthcare administration, or related field
  • Two or more years of clinical research experience; preferably with demonstrated regulatory and IRB submission responsibilities
  • Additional required skills include a working knowledge of FDA regulations (e.g. 21 CFR Parts 50, 54, 56, and 312/812 as applicable), the clinical trial process, and ICH-GCP guidelines
  • This role requires strong organizational skills and a high attention to detail

Benefits

    Responsibilities

    • This role provides our Foundation with critical regulatory support across various industry-sponsored clinical trials, PI-initiated and grant-funded studies, and quality registries
    • You will ensure regulatory compliance, timely IRB submissions, document control, and audit-ready study files throughout the lifecycle of clinical research projects
    • Prepare, submit, and track IRB applications for new studies, amendments, continuing reviews, and study closures
    • Serve as a regulatory resource for investigators and research staff; assist with regulatory education and SOP adherence
    • Facilitate contract and budget administration by coordinating IRB, sponsor organizations, physicians, outside counsel, and internal staff to keep projects on track
    • Maintains regulatory binders and essential documents in compliance with FDA, CFR, ICH-GCP, HIPAA, and institutional policies
    • Support internal audits, sponsor monitoring visits, and regulatory inspections; maintain audit-ready files
    • Assist with data reporting, electronic data entry, and administrative study tasks as required by protocol
    • Support quality initiatives and regulatory process improvements in collaboration with the Clinical Research Manager


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