The IRB and Research Access Lead is responsible for maintaining policies and practices that align with international norms for legal and ethical compliance and research governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and facilitate the operations of the IRB, meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, and minutes documentation.
- Inspect and verify timely review of research protocols and informed consent documents, maintaining compliance with laws and regulations.
- Facilitate coordination with IRB committee for initial reviews, continuing reviews, and adverse event reporting.
- Mentor and coach the research office team on the research process and ensure that all projects are on the right track.
- Handle the IRB approval and assurance approval with the Ministry of Public health.
- Follow up with researchers on progress reports for IRB renewal or project closure/completion.
- Inspect and verify research projects to ensure they are reviewed and approved by the QPHI IRB Chair/ members taking into account its ethical soundness and methodology as required by law.
- Adhere to established document control policies & procedures and participate in their regular review, in conformance with best practices and to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory policies.
- Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Experience Required
- 6-8 years of relevant full-time work experience in compliance or regulatory affairs/ Human Research/ administration, 2 of which at a supervisory level.
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification.
Skills Required
- Knowledge of the Qatari legal system (advantage).
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
Languages
Arabic proficiency is an advantage
Employment / Job Type
Full Time
Nationality
Any Nationality
About the Company
Qatar Foundation supports education, research, innovation, community development, and social progress in Qatar. Career paths span education, research, technology, sustainability, administration, communications, finance, human resources, project management, and other professional functions.
Company Industry
Education & Research
Department / Functional Area
Research
Closing Date
20 October 2026
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