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Brown University · 2 days ago

Assistant Director Compliance and Regulatory Services

Providence, RI

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. The Assistant Director, Compliance and Regulatory Services provides strategic and operational leadership for regulatory advising services and compliance initiatives related to human subjects research, overseeing staff and ensuring effective guidance and support for researchers.

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Responsibilities

Provides strategic and operational leadership for two complementary HRPP functions: regulatory advising services and quality and compliance initiatives related to human subjects research

Oversees professional staff, including regulatory advisors and the Quality & Compliance team members, ensuring that investigators receive guidance on IRB submissions, post-approval regulatory requirements, clinical trial compliance, FDA regulations, and clinical study documentation

Coordinates monitoring activities, including self-directed and for-cause audits, in collaboration with the Quality and Compliance Manager

Evaluates program effectiveness by analyzing metrics, outcomes, and tracking progress to inform continuous improvement initiatives

Collaborates with the HRPP Director and fellow Assistant Directors on strategic planning, policy development, and program evaluation

Promotes operational excellence through data-informed decision-making, staff development, and process improvement

Represents the HRPP on institutional committees, working groups, and external professional forums

Contributes to the development and delivery of educational resources and training for human subjects researchers and IRB members

Qualification

Human research protectionsRegulatory advisingQualityComplianceCertified IRB ProfessionalResearch administrationTeam buildingLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingStrategic decision making

Required

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

7+ years related experience in research administration, at least 5 of which must be in human research protections administration

Supervisory experience or demonstrated aptitude and capacity to supervise

Experience working in an academic or clinical research setting

In-depth understanding of all applicable federal and State regulations pertaining to human subjects research

Ability to advise and counsel on matters of general research compliance and ethical human participant research practices

Proven track record of strong leadership and team building skills and experience working collaboratively to motivate others

Ability to supervise effectively

High level of experience and comfort working independently with faculty, staff, students, medical professionals and external agencies in complex organizations

Must be able to translate scientific disciplinary research into plan for implementing a project with research participants

Must understand the service nature of this unit and this position

Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously and to effectively prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Must possess excellent written and verbal skills

Strong problem solver and strategic decision maker

Preferred

Experience in educational setting and/or delivering education and training

advanced degree (e.g., Master's, JD, PhD)

Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification at time of hire preferred

Experience with electronic submission systems preferred

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance

Summer hours

Winter break

Comprehensive Benefits package including time off

Annual paid holidays

Health

Dental

Vision

Tuition assistance

Retirement

Wellness

Employee discounts

Company

Brown University

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Brown University is an Ivy League research university that provides undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a sub-organization of Brown University Health.

Founded in 1764

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

1001-5000 employees