Manager, Research Compliance (Hybrid) - Conflicts of Interest - OVCR

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.

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.

Questions

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Accommodation

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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