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Harvard University · 10 hours ago

Senior Research Compliance Officer

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Harvard University is a vibrant community that advances its world-changing mission. The Senior Research Compliance Officer is responsible for establishing effective research compliance policies and procedures, coordinating compliance activities, and representing the University on compliance matters at a national level.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Developing institutional policies, procedures, guidelines, and programs that enable the conduct of research while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

Developing, coordinating, and participating in a multifaceted educational and training program that focuses on the elements of the compliance program, and that seeks to ensure that all appropriate employees and managers are knowledgeable about pertinent policies and federal and state standards

Coordinating internal compliance review and monitoring activities, including periodic reviews of policies and programs

Participating in investigation of matters related to compliance, including designing and coordinating internal investigations (e.g. with RMAS, School units, or OGC) and any resulting corrective action

Overseeing and monitoring the implementation of specific compliance program elements

Participating in Provostial Reviews

Acting as a staff person for assigned University-wide Committee reporting to, or ad-hoc committees appointed by, the OVPR

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Research compliance knowledgePolicy developmentRegulatory analysisProject managementInterpersonal skillsOperations analysisIndependent judgmentEffective communication

Required

Advanced degree required and a minimum of 10 years of experience in researching and analyzing complex laws and regulations, agency policies and other documentation

Preferred

Advanced degree (PhD or JD) preferred and may count towards years of experience

Ability to assess existing university operations to determine the need for new or enhanced policies and procedures

Ability to support and promote an effective, ongoing regulatory compliance program

Thorough knowledge of compliance issues, laws and regulations relating to research compliance

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex issues both verbally and in writing

Demonstrated highly effective interpersonal skills for working closely with internal organizational units and for effective representation of organizational positions on issues with external parties and groups

Thorough knowledge of project management, operations analysis, and legislative work procedures

Ability to lead and manage projects

Ability to work independently on multiple issues concurrently and to exercise independent judgment in establishing priorities

Ability to organize work, make sound decisions and exercise good judgment