University of California San Diego

Research Compliance Analyst III - Hybrid - 140948

Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7 years of related experience or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of compliance-related methodologies and tools.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare regulatory standards or specialized compliance knowledge.
  • Excellent project management abilities to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and with regulatory representatives.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to present technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct compliance audits and reviews in oncology research.
  • Evaluate compliance risks and provide guidance to research teams.
  • Support educational activities related to human subjects research.
  • Collaborate with research leadership and stakeholders to strengthen compliance efforts.
  • Review and assess research protocols and informed consent documents.
  • Facilitate compliance consultations and training for staff and investigators.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule offering both onsite and remote flexibility.
  • Career appointment with 100% appointment percent for job security.
  • Access to comprehensive health care and wellness programs through UC San Diego Health.
  • Opportunity to work in a prestigious academic medical center and NCI-designated cancer center.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
REGL AND CMPLNC HC SPEC 3 Department:
RESEARCH COMPLIANCE PROGRAM Hiring Pay Scale
$100,000 - $130,000 / Year Worksite:
Greenwich Drive Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
Uncovered Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#140948 Research Compliance Analyst III - Hybrid
Filing Deadline: Tue 9/29/2026
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This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Greenwich Drive and remote.

DESCRIPTION

The Research Compliance Analyst III serves as an experienced compliance professional supporting oncology research conducted within an academic medical center environment. The position independently conducts research compliance audits, reviews, consultations, investigations, and educational activities related to human subjects research and clinical trials. The incumbent applies knowledge of federal and state regulations, institutional policies, and industry best practices to identify compliance risks, evaluate processes, provide guidance to investigators and study teams, and promote responsible conduct of research. The position partners closely with research leadership, investigators, clinical research staff, and other institutional stakeholders to support compliance with regulatory requirements and strengthen the overall compliance program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Seven (7) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus three (3) years of related experience/training. Related experience includes research compliance, clinical research administration, human subjects protections, regulatory affairs, research quality assurance, healthcare compliance, clinical trial auditing, monitoring, research privacy, FDA-regulated research, academic medical center compliance, or other experience interpreting and applying healthcare or research regulations and policies.
  • Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools, and practices involved with regulatory compliance.
  • Knowledge and understanding of compliance and regulatory standards across the healthcare industry or thorough knowledge within a specialty area.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to effectively manage time, organize competing priorities, address complex issues as they arise, and see projects through to completion on schedule.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with managers and staff at all levels and across the organization, and with representatives of external regulatory agencies.
  • Strong skills in written and verbal communications, with the ability to convey complex technical information, education, and instructions in a clear and concise manner, and to produce high-quality reports, documentation, and presentations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience conducting compliance audits, reviews, investigations, monitoring activities, or risk assessments in a research or healthcare setting.
  • Experience interpreting and applying regulations governing human subjects research, including FDA regulations, ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP), HIPAA, and the Common Rule.
  • Experience supporting cancer clinical trials or oncology research programs.
  • Experience reviewing research protocols, informed consent documents, regulatory binders, study records, and corrective action plans.
  • Experience providing compliance consultation, education, and training to investigators, research staff, and institutional stakeholders.
  • Experience working within an academic medical center or NCI-designated cancer center.
  • Experience using electronic research management systems, electronic health records, audit tracking systems, and data analytic tools.
  • Professional certification such as CHRC, CIP, CHC, CCRP, CCRC, or equivalent or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $90,600 - $166,400 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $43.39 - $79.69

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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