Ripple Effect is a consulting firm established in 2003 that supports federal, private-sector, and nonprofit organizations with specialized expertise and talent. Its multidisciplinary team works across program management, technical and scientific services, communications and outreach, research and evaluation, and digital transformation. The company helps clients shape and deliver policies, programs, and operational improvements, adapting its approach to the needs of different industries and organizational environments. Ripple Effect also places emphasis on diversity and inclusion as part of its workplace culture.
Compliance Analyst Human Subjects Research Maryland Remote
Support Ripple Effect’s OHRP oversight of human-subjects research. Review complaints, IRB documentation, incident reports, and related regulatory compliance matters.
Description
- Act as the primary contact for communications with internal and external stakeholders
- Review complaints and incident reports for completeness, accuracy, participant-safety issues, and regulatory importance
- Prepare initial assessments of complaints and incident reports for agency leadership
- Produce correspondence, information requests, case summaries, briefings, status reports, communication logs, trackers, presentation decks, and training materials
- Coordinate with research institutions, IRB staff, investigators, complainants, and government representatives
- Gather supplemental information needed for compliance evaluations
- Present findings and recommendations to supervisors and compliance review teams
- Join internal case-review meetings and assist with leadership reporting
- Monitor case status, milestones, correspondence, and follow-up actions
- Maintain records that support transparency, quality assurance, and audit readiness
- Verify that deliverables satisfy required quality, format, content, and accessibility standards
- Apply regulatory and contractual obligations to compliance procedures
- Monitor institutional corrective actions and communicate compliance resolutions
- Evaluate research records, IRB documentation, investigator information, and institutional responses
- Help improve processes and develop solutions to complex issues
- Work independently under general supervision while keeping the supervisor informed
- Complete other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Master’s degree in public health, clinical research, health sciences, biomedical sciences, regulatory affairs, law, public administration, or a related discipline
- At least four years of relevant experience; additional education may substitute for experience
- Relevant experience protecting human research subjects and supporting regulatory compliance
- Experience reviewing or assisting with human-subjects research compliance activities
- Experience with Institutional Review Boards, Human Research Protection Programs, research compliance offices, or regulatory oversight organizations
- Knowledge of federal human-subjects research regulations, including 45 CFR 46 and the Common Rule
- Experience assessing research protocols, incident reports, complaints, audit findings, or compliance records
- Experience preparing written analyses, regulatory summaries, reports, or compliance correspondence
- Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain accurate, detailed records
- Basic familiarity with project-management tools such as Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Project, Asana, and Smartsheet
- Exceptional attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and commitment to quality and compliance
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
- Project-management, CIP, CCRP, CHRC, or related research-compliance certifications are recommended
- Foundational technical-writing skills for process documentation, briefing decks, status reports, memos, and business communications
- Basic understanding of AI tools, including their limitations, risks, and project-management uses
- Experience in academic medical centers, research institutions, federal agencies, or compliance oversight organizations
- Familiarity with electronic compliance or case-management platforms and document-management tools
- Public Trust clearance
Benefits
- Work in a diverse and engaging environment
- Contribute to a meaningful public-health mission
- Access flexible work options that support personal needs and professional development
- Receive competitive compensation
- Access a comprehensive benefits package
- Use programs designed to support work-life balance and individual preferences