Career Opportunities

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Director

This position is no longer open.

The Graduate Studies and Research Office is currently searching for an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Director to be located in Byblos campus.

Basic Functions & Responsibilities:

An overall objective of defining & continuously re-evaluating research policies and procedures for research involving human subjects to match best global practices and international regulations and guidelines. The duties include but are not limited to:
 
• Manages and supervises the daily operations of the IRB
• Manages and directs all aspects of the Human Research Protection Program
• Manages IRB staff members and related work flow
• Ensures efficient customer service to maintain high quality working relationships with faculty, physicians and student researchers who conduct research involving human subjects
• Ensures that the University is in compliance with all local and international regulations, policies and guidelines relating to research involving human subjects
• Functions as a liaison between the IRB chairman/ vice chair, members, university officials, university legal counsel, investigators and research participants
• Addresses issues of research non-compliance and develop plans for immediate correction.
• Develops a Quality Improvement program to conduct training and quality control activities
• Develops and/or oversees the development of educational programs and presentations to promote ethical conduct in research and enhances understanding of investigator responsibility and IRB processes.
• Works closely with IT to enhance and update the website and develop an internal management system for the office
• Builds capacity and skills in the research environment at the university and its affiliates
 
Desired Qualifications and Profile:
 
The candidate must have at least a Bachelor’s degree with certification in Clinical Research and must have at least 10 years experience within the regulatory structure in research involving human subjects.
 
CVs should be emailed to vacancy2@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.  Please provide the exact month and year while listing your professional experience.

This vacancy will remain open until the position has been filled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Lebanese American University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity