Inside Higher Ed · 19 hours ago
Director OHSR Operations (Office of Human Subjects Research)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$86K/yr - $151K/yr
7+ years expInside Higher Ed is focused on higher education and is seeking a Director of OHSR Operations to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Office of Human Subjects Research. The role involves managing staff, overseeing the application submission system, and ensuring compliance with research protection standards.
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Responsibilities
Set strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased effectiveness of the OHSR. Identify areas for improvement and develop approaches to meet strategic goals. Manage key members of the OHSR Operations staff including the Training Manager, Senior Systems Administrator and Budget Analyst
Work with JH IT and RES leadership on the evaluation of products to replace the current electronic application submission system. In close collaboration with RES, lead the development, testing and implementation of a system for application submission and management
Monitor the electronic process for submitting applications for IRB and ancillary reviews and offer solutions to address system inefficiencies. Investigate system performance issues and work with developers to create solutions
Responsible for on-going planning of programs and processes to assess the level of knowledge, performance, and work productivity of the operations management and staff
Take a lead role in planning the OHSR staff retreat and other OHSR annual activities including the IRB member and JHM Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) retreat
Responsible for evaluating the OHSR operational effectiveness and continually refining the structure, policy, and processes to meet required outcomes
Oversee the system for billing review fees and implement solutions for improvement where necessary
Participate in the management of budgets and financial resources to ensure expenditures align with organizational goals. Develop cost-effective strategies to optimize spending without compromising the quality of the operation
Develop and implement strategies and programs to improve staff engagement and monitor progress through assessment of Glint survey and internal staff survey results
As an alternate IRB member, review and approve expedited/exempt/NHSR and planning phase applications
Monitor and approve requests for various access levels to the eIRB system
Assume a lead role in the accreditation renewal process with the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP)
Assume a lead role in US Food and Drug Administration IRB inspection visits and Office of Human Research Protection (OHRP) audits
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Seven years of experience relevant to the planning, conduct or administration of human subject's research
Supervisory or lead experience
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula
Preferred
Experience in the management of an IRB or Human Research Protection Program
Experience in supervision and development of staff in an academic environment
Experience with development and management of electronic research and/or project tracking systems
Current CIP certification
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
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Stephanie Shweiki
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