HRPP Reliance Specialist

The Reliance Specialist at Cook Children’s Health Care System is a member of the HRPP team responsible for oversight and management of reliance relationships between Cook Children’s and external IRBs. They act as the primary contact for investigators initiating and executing reliance arrangements and support auditing and post-approval monitoring to ensure compliance with human subject protection regulations and institutional policies. The role involves regular interaction with external reliance professionals, internal leadership, and local research teams.