Jonathan C. Young
Summary
Results-oriented research professional with experience leading and supporting behavioral health evaluation and implementation projects. Additional experience managing and supporting research regulatory operations, including human research protection and biological safety programs. Trained in data analysis, clinical research, policy analysis, and economics, possessing expertise in multiple analysis software suites. Recognized for integrity, adaptability, problem solving, communication skills, and ability to motivate others.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Portfolio Director, Mental and Behavioral Health
West Virginia University, Health Affairs Institute
03.2024 - Current
- Reviewed deliverables - such as reports - in the portfolio to ensure standards and quality.
- Directed mental and behavioral health projects, leveraging expertise in population health science.
- Led program evaluation efforts for large-scale, federally sponsored initiatives (e.g., SAMHSA, CMS).
- Applied advanced data-gathering methodologies and technologies to support research and evaluation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment and data-driven decision-making.
Adjunct Assistant Professor
West Virginia University, School of Public Health
08.2019 - Current
- Taught Epidemiology 625: Principles of Clinical Trials to graduate students during Spring semesters.
- Provided instruction on clinical trial design, implementation, and analysis, with an emphasis on practical application in public health and healthcare research settings.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
Research Associate
West Virginia University, Health Affairs Institute
05.2019 - 03.2024
- Supported scientific research and evaluation projects across diverse subject areas.
- Led study and evaluation design, data collection, and analysis.
- Prepared technical reports and high-impact presentations.
- Utilized statistical software and research methodologies to generate evidence-based conclusions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project success and strategic alignment.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously and consistently met deadlines.
Senior Research Regulatory Operations Analyst
Rush University Medical Center, Research Affairs
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Served as cross-functional regulatory lead at a top-ranked academic medical center, overseeing research oversight committees (IRB, IACUC, IBC, Biohazard, DURC, Radiation Safety).
- Directed regulatory operations and developed institutional policies to ensure compliance with evolving federal regulations.
- Led training initiatives across a research enterprise with 2,700+ active IRB protocols and $100M+ in annual research funding.
- Facilitated coordination among committees to support ethical, safe, and compliant research practices.
- Assessed operational performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Created and managed operational databases to store and track data and maintain accurate information.
Senior IRB Consultant
Rush University Medical Center, Research Affairs
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed daily operations of Rush University's IRB office, ensuring compliance and efficient protocol review.
- Served as liaison among IRB staff, board members, and investigators to support ethical research practices.
- Led IRB infrastructure upgrades and training, including CIP certification prep for staff and board members.
- Coordinated weekly IRB meetings, overseeing agendas, scheduling, and staffing.
- Assigned all submission types (initials, amendments, continuing reviews, reportable events) across five coordinators.
- Maintained IRB SOPs and developed REDCap tools for digitizing non-human subjects determinations.
- Co-developed new submission and tracking module for external IRB projects.
- Launched cross-committee consultation service (IRB, IBC, IACUC) to streamline regulatory support.
- Designed and tracked IRB performance metrics to drive process improvements and reporting.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
Education
Ph.D. - Political Science
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV01.2014
M.S. - Clinical Research
Rush University
Chicago, IL01.2018
M.A. - Political Science
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV01.2008
B.A. - Economics & Political Science
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV01.2004
Skills
- Research Design
- Data Analysis
- Policy Analysis
- Quantitative Methods
- Qualitative Methods
- Mixed Methods
- SPSS
- R
- ATLASti
- ArcGIS
- Teaching
- Presenting
- Mentoring
- Clinical Trials
- Research Ethics
- IRB Processes
- Public Administration
- Federal Research Regulations
- OHRP Guidance
- FDA Guidance
- AAHRPP Standards
- Compliance
- Protocol Review
- Risk Assessment
- Research Consent Review
- Meeting Coordination
- Data-driven decision making
- Regulatory Documentation
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Clear Communication
- Flexibility
- Problem-Solving
- Leadership
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Project Management
- Strategic Outcomes
- Integrity
- Adaptability
- Motivating Others
- Portfolio optimization
Certification
- Certificate in Mixed Methods Research, 05/01/22, University of Michigan
- Certified IRB Professional (CIP), 05/01/14 - 05/01/20, Council for Certification of IRB Professionals
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), 05/01/15 - 05/01/21, Society of Clinical Research Associates
Timeline
Assistant Portfolio Director, Mental and Behavioral Health
West Virginia University, Health Affairs Institute
03.2024 - Current
Adjunct Assistant Professor
West Virginia University, School of Public Health
08.2019 - Current
Research Associate
West Virginia University, Health Affairs Institute
05.2019 - 03.2024
Senior Research Regulatory Operations Analyst
Rush University Medical Center, Research Affairs
05.2017 - 05.2019
Senior IRB Consultant
Rush University Medical Center, Research Affairs
08.2015 - 05.2017
M.S. - Clinical Research
Rush University
M.A. - Political Science
West Virginia University
Ph.D. - Political Science
West Virginia University
B.A. - Economics & Political Science
West Virginia University
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