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We are looking for a Clinical Protocol Coordinator to support the oversight and management of clinical trials and large-scale epidemiological studies for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). This is a full-time position located in Bethesda, Maryland.

• Work with senior scientists in the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases (DEM) on the oversight and management of clinical trials and large-scale epidemiological studies.

• Prepare documentation and procedures for clinical trial management and Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) activities.

• Review, analyze, and critique clinical trial and DSMB documentation and recommend revisions to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Draft, review, and update clinical trial management policies, procedures, and guidance documents.

• Prepare concise directives, templates, and tools to support consistent documentation and information collection.

• Prepare and maintain Investigational New Drug (IND) applications and Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) submissions.

• Prepare IND annual reports and coordinate submissions to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory agencies as required.

• Ensure all reportable Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) are reported to regulatory authorities in accordance with applicable requirements.

• Coordinate updates related to study protocols, informed consent forms, investigators, and regulatory documentation.

• Coordinate with data coordinating centers and support Program Officials in the management of DSMBs and Scientific Advisory Committees (SACs).

• Establish and maintain electronic databases to archive study protocols, DSMB/SAC documentation, meeting minutes, policies, and related records.

• Coordinate meetings, develop agendas, generate meeting minutes, and track action items.

• Develop presentations, reports, correspondence, and website content related to clinical trial oversight activities.

• Support interactions with the Office of Technology Development and Transfer and external collaborators regarding Clinical Trial Agreements, Material Transfer Agreements, and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements.

• Assist in the development and modification of study protocols, informed consent documents, and regulatory documentation.

• Support international site clearance activities and ongoing project budget monitoring.

• Coordinate communications with NIH Institutes and Centers, clinical sites, coordinating centers, and oversight organizations.

• Ensure timely archiving of biologic specimens and clinical trial data and support registration and maintenance of studies on ClinicalTrials.gov.

• Review Data and Safety Monitoring Plans (DSMPs) and Safety Officer documentation prior to funding clearance.

• Develop, review, and maintain study protocols, SOPs, informed consents, research proposals, abstracts, posters, manuscripts, amendments, audits, annual reports, and regulatory submissions.

• Maintain study records, protocol applications, safety reports, correspondence, investigator qualifications, study logs, and regulatory files.

• Track protocol approvals, study requests, adverse events, and regulatory milestones throughout the protocol lifecycle from study initiation through closure.

• Maintain master subject lists, enrollment records, and study databases.

• Provide training and guidance to investigators and staff regarding protocol submission requirements, research procedures, and regulatory standards.

• Coordinate quality assurance activities with regulatory agencies and research stakeholders.

• Support protocol coordination activities and clinic operations as needed.

• Incumbent capture, no other candidates were considered due to incumbent candidate identified. They meet the labor category requirements provided by the customer.

What You Will Need:

• Master's degree in Biology, Life Sciences, Health and Medical Administrative Services, or a related field.

• Minimum of TEN (10) years of experience in clinical trials oversight, clinical research administration, regulatory affairs, or a related field.

• Background coordinating multi-center Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III clinical trials.

• Ability to prepare and maintain FDA regulatory submissions, including IND and IDE applications.

• Skill in preparing IND annual reports and regulatory correspondence.

• Familiarity with reviewing informed consent documents and supporting Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions.

• Experience working with Data and Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMBs) and clinical trial oversight processes.

• Demonstrated technical writing experience related to clinical trials and regulatory documentation.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to manage, track, and report regulatory activities through the full protocol lifecycle.

• Ability to work effectively with investigators, regulatory agencies, coordinating centers, and government stakeholders.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Background in human islet transplantation clinical trials.

• Knowledge of study design considerations, informed consent requirements, and regulatory requirements for transplantation research.

• Ability to close clinical trial sites upon study completion.

• Familiarity with supporting international clinical research sites.

• Skill in managing biologic specimen archiving and repository coordination.

• Exposure to Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), and Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs).

• Ability to develop clinical research training programs or mentor research staff.

• Prior support for NIH-funded clinical research programs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

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