Clinical Research Conflict of Interest (COI) Analyst

Inova
Fairfax, VA

Inova Office of Research – Quality Assurance team is seeking a dedicated Clinical Research Conflict of Interest (COI) Analyst to join the team. This role will be full-time Monday – Friday, Hybrid Day shift. 

Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits: 

  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. 

  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 

  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. 

  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

 

Clinical Research Conflict of Interest (COI) Analyst Job Responsibilities:

  • Review and analyze potential conflicts of interest from annual and research‑specific disclosures.

  • Develop, document, and monitor COI management plans, including review of financial disclosures, RCOI documentation, and IDM reports.

  • Provide guidance to investigators and study teams on COI policies, disclosure requirements, and compliance expectations.

  • Ensure ethical and high‑quality participant recruitment, screening, and retention, with attention to diversity and equitable inclusion.

  • Conduct monitoring activities such as informed consent verification, source data review, regulatory binder assessments, and evaluation of PI and CRC responsibilities.

  • Perform internal, sponsor, and regulatory‑style audits; distinguish routine vs. for‑cause audits; identify triggers such as deviations or safety concerns; and prepare detailed audit reports with corrective action recommendations.

  • Support internal auditing functions and contribute to training related to COI, GCP/GLP, and clinical research compliance.

  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to strengthen research regulatory infrastructure and operational processes.

  • Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with evolving regulations and best practices.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

 Bachelor’s degree in science/healthcare or research related field.

Experience: 

  • Two years of relevant work experience addressing conflicts of interest and applying regulations for an academic medical center, or the equivalent experience in a related area of healthcare, hospital or research administration preferred.

  • Demonstrated experience working in a confidential, time-sensitive, professional environment.

  • Strong analytical and investigative skills required to elicit information and clarify information professionally and diplomatically.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters and exercise discretion

  • Excellent organizational skills.

  • The ability to meet competing deadlines.

  • Ability to learn new tasks and effectively execute them.

  • Willingness and flexibility to take on new assignments, while appropriately re-prioritizing tasks.

  • Aptitude to work independently and exercise personal judgment when appropriate.

  • Excellent written/oral communication and proofreading skills.

  • Computer knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish tasks associated with position. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with FDA-regulated IND/IDE clinical trials.

  • In-depth understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and their practical application.

  • Hands-on experience developing Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans.

  • Proven involvement in SOP authorship, review, or revision.

  • Direct participation in conducting both on-site and remote monitoring visits to assess site compliance with protocol, GCP, and regulatory requirements.

  • Auditing and monitoring experience desired.

  • Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

 

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