IRB Director (Byblos Campus)

This position is no longer open.

The IRB Office (International Review Board) at Byblos Campus has an opening for an IRB Director. The Director’s overall objective is defining & continuously re-evaluating research policies and procedures for research involving human subjects to match best global practices and international regulations and guidelines.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the daily operations of the IRB.
• Manage and direct all aspects of the Human Research Protection Program.
• Manage IRB staff members and related work flow.
• Ensure efficient customer service to maintain high quality working relationships with faculty, physicians and student researchers who conduct research involving human subjects.
• Ensure that the University is in compliance with all local and international regulations, policies and guidelines relating to research involving human subjects.
• Function as a liaison between the IRB chairman / vice chair, members, university officials, university legal counsel, investigators and research participants.
• Address issues of research non-compliance and develop plans for immediate correction.
• Develop a Quality Improvement program to conduct training and quality control activities.
• Develop and/or oversee the development of educational programs and presentations to promote ethical conduct in research and enhances understanding of investigator responsibility and IRB processes.
• Work closely with IT to enhance and update the website and develop an internal management system for the office.
• Build capacity and skills in the research environment at the university and its affiliates.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree with certification in Clinical Research
• 10 - 12 years of experience, with at least 10 years’ experience within the regulatory structure in research involving human subjects
• Supervision skills
• A successful record of preparing proposals
• Excellent organizational / managerial / inter-personal skills
• Excellent oral & written communication skills

Interested qualified candidates should send a letter of interest with their CV emailed to vacancy5@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line.  Please provide the exact month and year while listing your professional experience.

Closing date for applications is Monday, May 1 , 2017.

No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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