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Northwestern University · 2 weeks ago

Assistant Vice President of Research, Compliance

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$240K/yr - $290K/yr

10+ years exp

Northwestern University is a leading institution in research and education, and they are seeking an Assistant Vice President for Research, Compliance. The AVP will oversee the operations of various compliance offices and ensure adherence to federal regulations while enhancing support for the research community.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Vice President for Research (VPR), the CROO, other AVPs and unit directors in OR to create a collegial and mutually reinforcing management team in alignment with the OR Values

Understand and keep abreast of federal and state regulatory environments and University policies relating to all reporting areas in order to ensure the VPR, CROO and senior leadership are apprised of research regulatory issues and significant new developments

Provide leadership and guidance to the IRB Office, IACUC Office, and the Research Integrity Office, ensuring they are structured and resourced to provide efficient and effective support to the research community in compliance with regulatory and legal obligations

Collaborate with schools and units across the University, addressing areas of concern and enhancing support for the research enterprise

Responsible for the appropriate functioning of the University’s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP):

Serve as the Institutional Official for the University’s Federalwide Assurance, assuring compliance with the U.S. federal regulations for the protection of human subjects in research

Serve as the Institutional Official for the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) accreditation, indicating that the university follows rigorous standards for ethics, quality, and protections for human research

Responsible for the appropriate functioning of the University’s IACUC and animal oversight program. Serve as the Institutional Official ensuring that the animal care and use program function effectively and that the appropriate resources and support are provided to comply with all regulatory requirements

Responsible for the oversight and functioning of the Research Integrity Office and ensuring that all regulatory requirements are being adhered to across all research entities. Ensure appropriate reporting to federal agencies

Provide guidance on research-related COI policy, procedures and emergent matters; over 90% of COI matters are within the research context. The research COI program covers >4,000 active Investigators on >10,000 projects. Projects include sponsored research agreements, grants, and protocols for research involving human participants submitted to the IRB Office

Ensure the units have robust electronic systems to support the university’s research enterprise

Provide guidance to and consult with reporting unit Directors on relevant policies to ensure alignment with best practices in enabling the research enterprise. Provide oversight on new policies, policy interpretation and revisions when needed

Influence policy and process through service on various University committees, including Research Compliance, IRB Chairs, IACUC (ex-officio), Conflict of Interest Oversight, Feinberg School of Medicine Conflict of Interest. Build consensus and consistency in coordination with other units and schools

Actively engage in building and maintaining relationships with the clinical affiliates to which the University provides human research, animal research, and conflict of interest administrative support: Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab and the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago/Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute

Engage at the national level on matters relating to areas of responsibility through professional meetings and national forums

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Research complianceInstitutional Review Board (IRB)Institutional Animal CareUse Committee (IACUC)Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)Advanced degreeFederal regulations knowledgeLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsAnalytical skillsEthical standardsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeamworkConfidentiality

Required

At least 10 years of experience in a research or regulatory environment, particularly in compliance and research administration

Advanced degree (e.g., MA, MS, JD, PhD)

Effective leadership and management skills, with ability to develop staff while delegating authority and responsibility

Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, and the ability to interpret those requirements to a broad range of audiences

Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical and organizational skills

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external constituencies, including faculty members, staff across the University, students and oversight agencies

Ability to maintain a working environment characterized by effective teamwork and collaboration with peers

A deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture and an understanding of the critical role that basic and translational research serves in sustaining and broadening the intellectual rigor of an elite research university

Commitment to high ethical standards

The ability to manage confidential information

Preferred

A demonstrated track record of effective leadership in higher education

Experience with federal oversight agencies and officials at those agencies

Ability to translate complex and abstract regulatory and legal requirements into practical guidance

Experience interfacing with various and overlapping components of the research compliance organization within the University

Excellent social skills

A high level of confidence, with just as high a level of intellectual and interpersonal flexibility

Benefits

Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans

Retirement benefits

Tuition discounts

Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care

Employee career development

Variety of tools and resources for professional potential or continuing formal education

Company

Northwestern University

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Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.

Founded in 1851

Evanston, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees