Emory University

Assistant Director, Research Compliance Program Effectiveness

Emory University • $85K — $110K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • JD or PhD with 5 years in research compliance and regulatory affairs, or equivalent experience
  • Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding research compliance
  • Demonstrated experience in policy development and compliance program administration
  • Effective training and education facilitation skills for diverse audiences
  • Proficient in conducting risk assessments and identifying compliance gaps

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance of research programs with state and federal laws
  • Lead policy development and approval processes for research administration
  • Assist in the investigation and triage of research noncompliance issues
  • Conduct research-related training for employees, faculty, and students
  • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of training initiatives
  • Facilitate annual Research Compliance Risk Assessments
  • Guide researchers on establishing internal controls and compliance monitoring

Benefits

  • Opportunity for regular remote work with flexible scheduling
  • Support for professional development and continuing education
  • Engagement in a significant institutional mission within research compliance
  • Chance to lead awareness initiatives enhancing the research compliance brand
  • Involvement in shaping the university-wide research compliance program
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
  • As the Assistant Director of Research Compliance Program Effectiveness in the Office of Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (RCRA), this role ensures the institution's research compliance program is consistent with state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Leads, conducts, and coordinates policy development and approvals for Office of Research Administration (ORA) policies.
  • Assists with investigation triage, interviews, investigation and reports for research noncompliance concerns.
  • Conducts employee, faculty and student research related training and education programs.
  • Monitors effectiveness of the training program.
  • Assists in development of institution's research compliance training program, to include learning management system's course content, new employee orientation and department-specific training activities.
  • Conducts periodic reviews/assessments to determine gaps between established policies and procedures and actual institutional practices to identify deficiencies.
  • Works with affected areas to develop an action plan to mitigate deficiencies.
  • Facilitates, conducts, and coordinates the annual Research Compliance Risk Assessment.
  • In coordination with ORA and RCRA leadership, establishes and administers a university-wide research compliance program, including the identification/prioritization of risks, as well as the execution of scheduled compliance reviews.
  • Provides guidance and advice to various researchers and/or research compliance staff with respect to the establishment of internal controls and intradepartmental compliance monitoring activities.
  • Assists leadership in the preparation of periodic reports.
  • Leads awareness and education initiatives geared on building the research compliance brand across Emory.
  • Facilitates and conducts assessments for new research regulations and their impact to Emory's research enterprise.
  • Provides input and assists in drafting compliance reports, including the development of review findings and recommendations for specific remedial/corrective actions.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A JD or PhD and five years related research, regulatory and compliance experience or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

About Emory University

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. The university was founded in 1836 as Emory College and has since grown into a leading research institution with nine academic divisions. Emory University is known for its liberal arts college, professional schools, and biomedical research. The university has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Emory University is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in the United States and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
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