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Lead Research Regulatory Specialist

OklahomaOnsiteFull TimeLead$50,300–$50,300 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • regulatory experience
  • clinical research environment
  • IRB
  • IACUC
  • IBC
  • clinical trial regulatory management
  • research compliance

Nice to have

  • FDA
  • ICH GCP
  • academic environment
  • research environment
  • electronic IRB
  • regulatory submission systems

Role summary

The Research Regulatory Specialist supports the research compliance and regulatory affairs functions of the Department of Surgery. This role is designed for a motivated individual eager to learn research administration from the ground up, gaining hands-on experience across IRB, IACUC, and IBC compliance processes, clinical trial regulatory management, faculty-facing guidance, and institutional liaison work. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, curious, and a self-starter who takes ownership of tasks. Over time, this person is expected to develop into an independent resource for faculty and staff across the full range of departmental research compliance functions.

Pay Range: Targeted salary of $50,300, depending on education and experience.

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel: Not required

For Best Consideration Date: 10/15/2026

Position Introduction:

The Research Regulatory Specialist supports the research compliance and regulatory affairs functions of the Department of Surgery. This is designed for a motivated individual who is eager to learn research administration from the ground up. The successful candidate will work closely with and be mentored by our Director of Research gaining hands-on experience across IRB, IACUC, and IBC compliance processes, clinical trial regulatory management, faculty-facing guidance, and institutional liaison work. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, curious, and a self-starter. Someone who takes ownership of tasks, asks good questions, and is willing to contribute wherever needed. Over time, this person is expected to develop into an independent resource for faculty and staff across the full range of departmental research compliance functions.

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Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 36 months of regulatory experience in a clinical research environment.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of equivalent regulatory experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree for a total of 84 months experience. 

Required Certifications and Licenses:

None

Department Preferences:

  • Familiarity with IRB processes, clinical research regulations (FDA, ICH GCP), or research compliance concepts
  • Prior experience in a clinical, academic, or research environment in any capacity
  • Exposure to IACUC or IBC processes
  • Experience with electronic IRB or regulatory submission systems

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

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