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UConn Health · 2 days ago

University Director - Human Research Protections Program

Farmington, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

UConn Health is seeking a knowledgeable and respected leader to join their team as the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Director. This role involves providing direction and administrative oversight to the institution's HRPP, including the facilitation of research reviewed by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory requirements for human subjects research.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Provide direction and integrative coordination in the planning, development and implementation of the HRPP

Establish and implement short-and long-range goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures; monitor and evaluate operational effectiveness and affect changes required for improvement

Serve as principal point of collaboration, leadership, and expertise to both internal constituencies (Conflicts of Interest (COI) Responsible Conduct for Research (RCR) Radiation Safety etc) and external constituencies on professional and operational matters pertaining to the HRPP

Supervise IRB staff, sets priorities and functional standards, giving direction to staff as necessary to ensure the best possible delivery of service and high customer satisfaction

Maintain a current knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, policies and guidelines governing human subject research; participate in and provide education and training

Interpret and apply federal, state and local regulations, policies and procedures related to research involving human participants

Work closely with Institutional leadership to ensure compliance with the ethical and regulatory requirements for human subjects research

Develop and maintain positive relationships with collaborating organizations

Act as liaison with federal and state agencies on human research issues

Manage the AAHRPP accreditation process under the direction of the AVP, including revisions to policies, procedures, and other documents necessary to support the reaccreditation process

Design, implement, and evaluate organizational and staffing models to effectively accomplish the goals and objectives of the HRPP

Design, develop, implement, evaluate, and modify technical and administrative IRB review processes and internal research auditing policies, protocols, systems, and procedures

Work with appropriate internal resources to analyze data and prepare and present IRB audit reports and summaries, and provide feedback to the Institutional Official/Designee, researchers and the IRB as appropriate

Identify educational needs of researchers, based on audit data and other information; oversee the development and delivery of targeted training programs and materials based on IRB review and audit results, as well as on changes to legislative, statutory, and/or University requirements

Provide advice, guidance, and problem resolution to research investigators and support personnel in the application of relevant Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines

Assist with specific inquiries related to scientific misconduct and/or IRB-related non-compliance issues, as requested

Qualification

Human Research Protection ProgramCertified IRB ProfessionalAAHRPP standardsHIPAA regulationsClinical research practicesSupervisory experienceResearch training developmentCollaboration skills