YVONNE ELAINE SKINNER-NTIRI
Salt Lake City
Summary
Certified IRB Professional (CIP) with over 19 years of progressive experience in Institutional Review Board (IRB) operations, regulatory compliance, and human subjects research protections. Recognized for expertise in federal, state, and institutional policies; skilled in single IRB/reliance review, IRB process improvement, investigator support, and staff training. Adept at reviewing complex biomedical and behavioral protocols, facilitating IRB meetings, and fostering positive learning and compliance environments. Passionate about advancing ethical research and optimizing workflow efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IRB Operations Instructor
WCG Clinical
Princeton
10.2022 - Current
- Develop and facilitate training programs for IRB operations, promoting regulatory alignment and high standards of review consistency.
- Act as subject matter expert for staff and supervisors, providing guidance on IRB processes and learning resources.
- Mentor and support new and existing IRB operation staff, ensuring an environment of continuous learning and development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and provide regulatory education to investigators and research staff.
IRB Operations Specialist II
WCG Clinical
Princeton
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Reviewed and processed clinical study research documents for regulatory and IRB review, supporting both biomedical and behavioral protocols.
- Ensured all documentation complied with FDA, OHRP, and WCG formatting and deadlines; consistently achieved fast turnaround for client needs.
- Communicated with sponsors, principal investigators, institutions, and CROs to obtain key review information, answering regulatory and procedural inquiries.
- Maintained rigorous documentation and ongoing tracking of submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews; prepared detailed closure reports.
IRB Coordinator
Intermountain Health Care
Salt Lake City
02.2004 - 12.2020
- Reduced IRB review and approval turnaround from 6–8 weeks to 2–3 weeks via proactive support and streamlined processes.
- Served as regulatory consultant for investigators, staff, and IRB members, providing expertise in federal and institutional policies.
- Coordinated and facilitated bi-monthly IRB meetings, delivering technical advice, preparing detailed meeting minutes, and ensuring ethical and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and delivered tailored training and education for researchers, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of human research regulations.
- Supported preparation for FDA audits; ensured documentation and process readiness for inspection.
- Identified and addressed potential regulatory issues in research protocols, improving review quality and outcomes.
Education
AAS - Paralegal Studies
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- IRB/HRPP Regulatory Compliance (FDA, OHRP, Common Rule)
- Reliance & Single IRB Coordination
- Biomedical & Social/Behavioral Research Oversight
- Protocol & Submission Review (Including Expedited & Exempt)
- IRB Meeting Facilitation & Technical Guidance
- Investigators/Staff Training & Mentorship
- Policy Interpretation & Process Optimization
- Investigator & Sponsor Communication
- Document Preparation & Detailed Minutes/Correspondence
- Audit & Inspection Readiness
- IRB/Ethics Review Management Systems (eg, iRIS, IRBNet)
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Regulatory Document Management
- Cross-departmental collaboration
- Ongoing professional growth
- Confident speaking abilities
Affiliations
Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R), Member
Websites
Certification
Certified IRB Professional (CIP), PRIM&R
Accomplishments
- Decreased IRB review time by 60%, driving improved sponsor satisfaction and research throughput.
- Led IRB training initiatives at WCG Clinical, ensuring regulatory compliance and process consistency across remote and headquarters teams.
- Consistently recognized for mentorship, regulatory acumen, and cross-departmental collaboration supporting institutional research goals.
Timeline
IRB Operations Instructor
WCG Clinical
10.2022 - Current
IRB Operations Specialist II
WCG Clinical
05.2021 - 10.2022
IRB Coordinator
Intermountain Health Care
02.2004 - 12.2020
AAS - Paralegal Studies
Salt Lake Community College
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