Open Rank ASCENT IRB Coordinator (Senior - Principal)

Job Summary:

The Advancing the Science of Palliative Care Research across the Lifespan (ASCENT) Consortium is a national research initiative focused on providing resources, expertise, and coordination across institutions to advance innovative, high-quality research for those living with serious illness and those who care for them.

The ASCENT IRB Coordinator will play a central role in supporting a multiinstitutional palliative care research consortium within an academic medical center. This position ensures that all consortium studies comply with federal regulations, institutional policies, and ethical standards governing human subject research. The coordinator will manage IRB submissions, facilitate communication across participating sites, and help ASCENT supported investigators navigate the regulatory landscape unique to palliative and endoflife research.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a missiondriven environment, values meticulous regulatory work, and is energized by supporting research that directly improves the quality of life for patients and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead IRB and sIRB oversight for all ASCENT Consortium studies, including preparation, submission, tracking, and maintenance of IRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, reportable events, and reliance agreements.

• Serve as the primary regulatory liaison between COMIRB and consortium investigators, providing expert consultation and guidance on sIRB processes and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate consortium-wide regulatory operations, ensuring consistent workflows, timely progress across multisite studies, and compliance with federal and institutional standards.

• Manage regulatory reporting systems, including accurate and timely CROMS data entry and ClinicalTrials.gov registration and results reporting, with alignment across reporting platforms.

• Provide study support and quality assurance, including pre-IRB review of study materials, audit and monitoring support, RPPR regulatory documentation, and development of SOPs, templates, and best practices.

• Promote ethical, participant-centered research practices, ensuring informed consent and study procedures protect and respect the needs, vulnerabilities, and safety of seriously ill patients and their families.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 1-2 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM), established at the University of Colorado Anschutz in 1977, was one of the first GIM divisions established within the United States. Building on a rich history and tradition, our GIM Division has undergone significant change and evolution to maintain our goal of being a national leader in patient care, medical education, and health services research.

We take our three-part mission of patient care, medical education, and research seriously. Each of our affiliated institutions has its own unique medical care programs. These programs, when taken together, provide a wide breadth and depth of clinical experiences that allows our trainees to experience virtually all aspects of inpatient and ambulatory medical care.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options

• Dental: Multiple plan options

• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

• Holiday Days: 15/year

• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Senior Level:

• Bachelor's degree in a healthrelated field, social sciences, public health, or other relevant field.

• Two (2) years of professional experience in clinical, behavioral, or health services research, including direct experience with IRB coordination.

Principal Level:

• Bachelor's degree in a healthrelated field, social sciences, public health, or other relevant field.

• Three (3) years of professional experience in clinical, behavioral, or health services research, including direct experience with IRB coordination.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical Research certification from a professional research organization such as SOCRA or ACRP.

• Experience with IRB submissions (e.g. COMIRB), regulatory documentation, and multisite study coordination.

• Experience with singleIRB models, reliance agreements, and multisite regulatory coordination.

• Experience with ClinicalTrials.gov and CROMS reporting.

• Experience supporting federally funded research, including RPPR preparation.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Principal Level: Subject matter expertise in research regulatory compliance.

• Strong working knowledge of federal regulations governing human subjects research.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a complex academic environment.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Familiarity with palliative care, hospice, or serious illness research.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address.

Questions should be directed to Patricia Colella, GIM HR, patricia.colella@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until 3/30/26

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

• Senior Level: $56,995 - $70,194

• Principal Level: $68,994 - $83,373

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

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