Compliance Manager - Healthcare jobs in Fort Myers, FL

The Animal Facility Compliance Manager role in Immokalee, FL, for the In Vivo Primate Quarantine and Breeding Facility is a critical position that ensures the facility operates smoothly and adheres to all regulatory standards. This job involves a wide range of responsibilities from managing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensuring quality control, to overseeing inspections and interactions with regulatory agencies. Here’s a deeper look into what the role entails:

Key Responsibilities:

• SOP Management:
• Review, update, and maintain SOPs for compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Develop new SOPs as required by evolving compliance needs.
• Quality Control:
• Enforce SOP adherence through regular assessments and correct any deviations.
• Inspections:
• Perform detailed quarterly and semi-annual inspections, document findings, and implement corrective actions.
• Regulatory Agency Interactions:
• Act as the primary liaison for regulatory agency representatives during site inspections and lead tours for regulatory and sponsor representatives.
• Collaboration:
• Ensure that animal care and research activities comply with regulatory standards, providing compliance guidance and training to staff.
• IACUC Oversight:
• Lead the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), overseeing protocol review and approval, organizing meetings, and maintaining records.
• Training and Education:
• Develop and implement training programs for researchers, staff, and IACUC members to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Policy Development:
• Collaborate on the development and updates of institutional policies related to animal care and use.