Scheduled Hours
37.5

Position Summary
Responsible for managing the administrative support and compliance activities of the research COI programs (Individual and Institutional) for the University. Understands the research and regulatory environment; interprets regulations and policies to resolve complex research and regulatory issues; develops, implements, and maintains processes based on changes in regulations, policies, and national best practices. Develops and implements tools, technology support, education programs, monitoring programs, and other functions necessary to enhance compliance as well as assess the effectiveness of the program.

* Remote may be an option and can be discussed*

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages the various aspects of the research COI programs to assure compliance with University COI policies, federal and state regulations, and funding sponsor requirements
• Manages the administrative support, supervising 3-4 staff, for the Institutional Conflict of Interest Committee (ICOIC) and the Conflicts of Interest Review Committees (CIRC) for both the Danforth Campus and School of Medicine. Manages, trains, and evaluates staff to ensure quality control and consistency.
• Works directly with the faculty appointed committee chairs and program staff to assure financial disclosure reviews are completed in accordance with applicable policies and processes; reviews complicated, high risk cases/financial disclosures (predominately focused on clinical research).
• Provides advice, counsel, and training to faculty, non-faculty, committee members, and program staff regarding University's policies and processes, and federal, state and sponsoring agency regulations; makes recommendations to the faculty committees to help resolve cases
• Assures proper procedures are maintained, regularly reviewed, and recommends revisions as necessary to assure compliance with University policies, federal and state regulations; analyzes current processes to evaluate efficiency; assists with policy development
• Develops, maintains and provides educational programs and other communication tools; coordinates the planning and delivery of electronic forms and electronic administration software programs
• Assures the integrity and security of confidential information. Ensures the submission of the appropriate reports to federal, state, sponsor or regulatory agencies; ensures preparation of operational and statistical reports. Develops, implements, and maintains a quality assurance compliance program that assesses risks, measures compliance, and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically working at desk or table

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:
Specialist Research Compliance (4 Years)

Skills:
Not Applicable

Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
Master's degree, Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:
Analytical Decision Making, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Operations, Communication Relationship, Conceptual Analysis, Conflicts of Interests, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership Strategies, Organizing, Prioritization, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Management, Supervisory Management

Grade
G13

Salary Range
$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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