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Director of Research Integrity and Compliance

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East Carolina University requires candidates to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

2-3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Job Title Director of Research Integrity and Compliance
Position Number 950051
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Department AAH REDE Rsrch Integ Compl Exp Ctrl
Department Homepage https://rede.ecu.edu/ora/
Advertising Department OFFICE OF RESEARCH INTEGRITY AND COMPLIANCE
Division Academic Affairs
Classification Title Director-Professional (Other)
Working Title Director of Research Integrity and Compliance
Number of Vacancies 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. income offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC income administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $105,623 - $125,000
Position Location (City) Greenville
Position Type Non-Faculty
Job Category Non-Faculty Staff Professional
Organizational Unit Overview The newly configured Office of Research, led by the Chief Research agent, partners and collaborates with the different programs, assets, and resources across ECU campuses and facilities along with the UNC designated centers and institutes.

The Office of Research provides oversight of ECU's research enterprise, including grant administration and ethical practices; ensures compliance with the federal, state, and University rules and regulations; and includes the following units and committees or boards: Pre-Award Services, Post-Award Services, Research Integrity and Compliance, Compliance Monitoring, Research Administration Analytics, Research Development, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and the University Medical and Behavioral Institutional Review Board.

Job tasks The Director of ORIC provides leadership abilities/supervision in Conflicts of Interest, Conflicts of Commitment, Responsible Conduct of Research, Research Misconduct, Research Security, and Export Controls. The Director is responsible for ensuring East Carolina University complies with all applicable federal, state, and university regulations related to these areas. The position serves as a liaison with the Human Research Protection office, the IBC, Risk Management, Financial Services, and Procurement and works closely with ECU Health, a primary site for clinical education, trials, and research, to ensure compliance in the areas of Conflicts of Interest, Conflicts of Commitment, Responsible Conduct of Research, Research Misconduct, Research Security, and Export Controls.

Job tasks:

leadership abilities/Supervision - 40%
   » Supervises staff who support Conflicts of Interest, Conflict of Commitment, Responsible Conduct of Research, Research Misconduct, Research Security, and Export Controls
   » Works closely with Internal Audit and Management Advisory Services and University Counsel in the development of policies and interpretation of statutes, policies, regulations, and guidance
   » Coordinates with Information Technology in the development and implementation of monitoring reports
   » Convenes and facilitates activities of the Conflicts of Interest Committee and serves as a member on the Data Stewardship Committee, Institutional Biosafety Committee, and Patent Committee

Research Compliance - 60%
   » Implements the institution's Conflict of Interest Policy, ensuring that employees complete annual disclosures, developing management plans when required, and convening annual review boards to ensure continued compliance with approved management plans.
   » Implements the institution's Conflict of Commitment and External Professional Activities policy, ensuring that employees complete disclosures as needed, creates trainings for both the submission and approval process, and updates policies as necessary.
   » supervises the development, management, and evaluation of a university-wide research ethics and compliance program and strives to create an organizational culture committed to both ethically appropriate and legally compliant research conduct. The Director ensures the Responsible Conduct of Research program is implemented following federal and university regulations.
   » Monitors existing research ethics and compliance activities and manages the procedures by which the institution responds to allegations of investigator non-compliance or unethical behavior. All allegations of research misconduct are routed through this position, and the Director/Research Integrity agent (RIO) orchestrates, facilitates, and provides consultation on required inquiries and investigations, ensuring due process required by institutional and federal policies.
   » supervises the development, implementation, and management of a university wide export control compliance program and provides training and advice to the administration, employees, and students regarding export matters. The Director ensures the compliance program addresses all applicable export control laws, regulations, and requirements, including, but not limited to, Export Administration Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control Regulations.
   » supervises the development, implementation, and management of a university-wide research security compliance program and provides training and advice to the administration, employees, and students regarding research security matters. The Director ensures the research security program addresses all applicable research security laws, regulations, and requirements that pertain to ECU and update policies and training as needed.
Contingent upon availcapability of funds.

Minimum Education/practice
   » Post-baccalaureate education in a significant scientific, health care, or administration/management discipline
   » expertise of federal regulatory requirements regarding research including human subjects, animal welfare, conflicts of interest, research ethics and misconduct;
   » 7 years of progressive practice in administration of research compliance programs
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation None

Preferred practice, expertise, Training/Education practice in the following:
   » At least 10 years of progressive practice in administration of research compliance programs
   » superviseing research compliance programs at a major research institution or within a healthcare environment; working expertise of research administration management systems, such as COI Risk Manager, InfoEd, etc.; working with faculty and staff to address, manage, and/or resolve conflicts of interest, conflict of commitment, research misconduct, or other incidences of noncompliance; developing and delivering Responsible Conduct of Research training
   » Serving as Research Integrity agent for or participating on research misconduct cases, seeing them through to their conclusion (federal practice a plus); working expertise of federal regulations on Export Controls; serving on biomedical and social sciences IRBs; supporting, monitoring, or administering clinical trials; supporting clinical practice or clinical research
   » Previous managery practice.
Special Instructions to Applicant East Carolina University requires candidates to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

2-3 original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section in the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.

candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Additional Instructions to Applicant In order to be considered for this position, candidates must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, candidates that possess the preferred education and practice must also possess the minimum education/practice, if applicable.

Job Open Date 09/06/2024
Open Until Filled No
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. 09/27/2024
Initial Screening Begins 09/20/2024
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AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, discapability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or E-Mail: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity If you practice any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, Contact Us by the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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   » Curriculum Vitae/Resume
   » Cover Letter
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Job Location: Houston, Texas
Address: Houston
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Post Date: 09/07/2024 / Viewed 8 times
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Company: Rice University
Contact Email: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu


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