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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · 14 hours ago

Compliance Program Administrator - International Compliance

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is dedicated to advancing cures and saving children. The Compliance Program Administrator for International Compliance is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing international compliance programs, ensuring adherence to U.S. and international regulations, and serving as a resource for faculty and staff on compliance matters.

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Responsibilities

Direct St. Jude’s international compliance programs, including policy development, implementation, and continuous improvement

Serve as the primary point of contact for export controls, sanctions, restricted party screenings, antiboycott laws, anti-bribery/anti-corruption programs, and general international compliance questions

Manage risk assessment processes, conduct periodic reviews, and ensure compliance program effectiveness

Provide export classifications and jurisdiction determinations for technology, equipment, software, and materials

Assess eligibility for license exemptions and exceptions; prepare technology control plans when required

Advise on applicability of the Fundamental Research Exclusion and other regulatory provisions

Develop and maintain comprehensive international compliance training programs, including in-person sessions, online modules, and workshops

Ensure internal websites and resources remain current and accessible

Act as a resource for faculty, researchers, and staff engaged in export-controlled projects

Partner with internal offices (e.g., Grants and Sponsored Programs, Legal, Global Pediatric Medicine) to provide guidance on proposals, awards, and agreements

Review St. Jude-related documents such as NDAs, MTAs, licensing agreements, and visa applications for export compliance considerations

Advise St. Jude on trade compliance, including export and import controls, sanctions and other applicable laws and institutional policies

Manage relate correspondence with U.S. government agencies regarding , including registrations, licenses, classification requests, and technical assistance agreements

Represent St. Jude in national organizations such as the Association of University Export Control Officers (AUECO) and attend relevant continuing education sessions

Track and analyze regulatory changes impacting international compliance

Identify and implement new tools, systems, and efficiencies to strengthen compliance efforts

Maintain auditable records related to all areas of assigned work

Qualification

International compliance programsExport controlsTrade complianceCompliance software toolsRisk assessmentRegulatory guidanceTraining programsBiomedical research experiencePeople managementCybersecurity principlesComplex compliance mattersCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant field required

J.D. or advanced degree in science, engineering, or related field

Minimum Requirement: 5+ years of directly applicable compliance experience (e.g., governance, auditing and monitoring, training, risk assessment, investigation of compliance concerns and action recommendation)

Prior compliance program management experience

Proven performance in earlier role

One of the following licenses/certifications must be obtained within 2 years of employment: RHIA: Registered Health Information Administrator, CHC: Certified in Healthcare Compliance, CHRC: Certification in Healthcare Research Compliance, CHPC: Certification in Healthcare Privacy Compliance, CCEP/CCEP-I: Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional/Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional - International, CCS: Certified Compliance Specialist, CPCO: Certified Professional Compliance Officer, CCP: Certified Compliance Professional, CIPP: Certified Information Privacy Professional, CQA: Certified Quality Auditor, CQE: Certified Quality Engineer, or other relevant license/certification, (LC: RN TN) Must possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure non-Compact state, (LC: RN ARK or RN Miss) Must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, (LC: NBCRNA) Certification by National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists, (LC: APN-TN) Must possess a current Advanced Practice Nurse License issued by the Tennessee State Board of Nursing, (LC: PHARM-TN) Licensure by the Tennessee State Board of Pharmacy, (LC: PTCB-PTECH) Pharmacy Technician Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), CIA: Certified Internal Auditor

Preferred

Comprehensive knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC, FCPA, and other related federal regulations

Acumen to conduct research, in partnership with legal teams, into global regulations that apply to St. Jude's international operations

Proficiency in compliance software tools (e.g., restricted party screening tools, shipping tools), familiarity with research administration systems, and experience with federal export control systems including SNAP-R and ACE

Experience in a biomedical research environment or an academic medical center

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and international research collaboration risks

Experience advising on complex and nuanced international compliance matters

People management experience a plus

Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO) or Certified Sanctions and Export Control Professional (CSECP)

Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional – International

CHC: Certified in Healthcare Compliance

CHRC: Certification in Healthcare Research Compliance

CHPC: Certification in Healthcare Privacy Compliance