Clinical Research Regulatory Specialist

Salary$76k – $81k

LocationLos Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campus

Work modehybrid

Typefull-time

SeniorityMid

Experience2+ yrs

Company size10,000+ people

First seenOct 7, 2026 · 4d ago

Verified live1d ago

At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.

Bachelor's degree

2 years experience in clinical research compliance, regulatory research and/or operations in the academic or private sector

Experience with submissions to the Institutional Review Board and/or the Federal Drug Administration for Investigational Drugs and Devices (IND/IDE)

Knowledgeable of Informational Conference on Harmonization-Good Clinical Practice (ICHGCP), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) and FDA regulations and procedures

Ability to evaluate the risks and benefits of different solutions, and proven problem-solving and decision-making skills to uncover causes of problems

Exemplary organization skills and attention to detail

Proven ability to interpret, analyze, and apply pertinent policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements

Deft interpersonal and diplomatic skills for communicating tactfully with all levels of staff and varied individuals and groups

Demonstrated experience developing communication plans, instructional materials and related content

Experience with office management communication software/tools (e.g., Google suite, Slack, Skype)

3 years in clinical research compliance, regulatory research and/or operations in the academic or private sector

Extensive experience in compliance oversight, coordination, monitoring, and/or auditing of clinical research studies and trials

Advanced knowledge of regulations governing human research

Skills

Google suite

Slack

Skype

About the company

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

About the role

Learns and masters the creation, initiation, development, and revision of protocols, informed consents, case report forms, and other study and clinical research documentation to support principal investigators and quality assurance systems for the Clinical Investigations Support Office. Provides regulatory affairs support, coordinating or performing a wide variety of administrative and data management activities for CISO functions and research project goals. Helps prepare and conduct high-quality compliance reviews, including close-out and reporting. Updates all databases, and regulatory binders with information pertinent to studying milestone progress. Maintains communication, attends meetings, and answers questions from all involved parties including regulatory bodies, pharmaceutical companies, principal investigators and colleagues.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

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Provides regulatory affairs support, coordinating or performing a wide variety of administrative and data management activities for CISO functions and research project goals. Manages and maintains CISO electronic regulatory files, including staff resumes, licenses, training certificates, equipment receipts, investigation logs, etc. Reviews documentation as needed to support regulatory filings, and maintains research files and documentation required by regulations.

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Works with senior team members to support and facilitate clinical research. Helps prepare and conduct high-quality compliance reviews, including close-out and reporting. Interacting with research investigators and staff throughout the process, from helping activate study and research trials to escalating problems and issues, as needed. Provides support and clinical-specific training to staff, maintaining and improving quality assurance training and development programs as needed.

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Updates all databases, and regulatory binders with information pertinent to studying milestone progress, including but not limited to: clinical trial management systems, IRB databases, internal and external spreadsheets, and study electronic systems.

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Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, statutes, and laws, and with agencies including the IRB and Federal Drug Administration (FDA). Maintains compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, patient confidentiality (HIPAA) and any other applicable laws.

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Maintains communication, attends meetings, and answers questions from all involved parties including regulatory bodies (i.e. IRB), pharmaceutical companies (including monitors), principal investigators and colleagues. Works with clinical trial coordinators, research staff and investigators to further communications, helping remove obstacles impeding trial progress.

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Participates in KSOM centralized activities to support and promote research regulatory requirements. Coordinates with and assists other CISO staff and departments with educational efforts, helping ensure highest quality research and protection of human subjects. Identifies compliance training and educational needs, coordinates the reporting of serious adverse events and protocol deviations, and proposes, completes, and submits amendments to protocols and trial forms and documentation, as needed.

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Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

*This is hybrid position.

The annual budgeted salary range for this position is $75,968.95 to $81,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree

Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: 2 years

Addtional Experience Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum work experience

Minimum Skills: Experience in clinical research compliance, regulatory research and/or operations in the academic or private sector. Experience with submissions to the Institutional Review Board and/or the Federal Drug Administration for Investigational Drugs and Devices (IND/IDE). Knowledgeable of Informational Conference on Harmonization-Good Clinical Practice (ICHGCP), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) and FDA regulations and procedures. Ability to evaluate the risks and benefits of different solutions, and proven problem-solving and decision-making skills to uncover causes of problems. Exemplary organization skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to interpret, analyze, and apply pertinent policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements. Deft interpersonal and diplomatic skills for communicating tactfully with all levels of staff and varied individuals and groups. Demonstrated experience developing communication plans, instructional materials and related content. Experience with office management communication software/tools (e.g., Google suite, Slack, Skype).

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree

Nice to have

Preferred Experience: 3 years in clinical research compliance, regulatory research and/or operations in the academic or private sector

Preferred Skills: Extensive experience in compliance oversight, coordination, monitoring, and/or auditing of clinical research studies and trials. Advanced knowledge of regulations governing human research.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

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