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Villanova University · 1 week ago

Director, Research Protections

Villanova, PA

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Onsite

Director/Executive

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Responsibilities

Oversee the operations of institutional research protection functions including: Institutional Review Board; Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee; Institutional Biosafety Committee, Financial Conflicts of Interest Committee. Serve on other committees as assigned. Interface extensively with the Office of Grants and Contracts; University Compliance Office and University Counsel.

Manage a team of multiple direct reports that are responsible for day-to-day administrative responsibilities. Provide professional development, coaching, and oversee progress toward mutually stated goals.

Maintain institutional documentation and records related to research protections functions as they impact the research portfolio, and other essential regulatory matters. Ensure that ORP systems and processes capture sufficient data and support or complement the research protections program; participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Utilize available data sources for strategic planning and monitoring.

Contribute to the development of institutional policies, procedures, and performance metrics as they relate to research protections. Participate and deliver, as appropriate, institutional professional development programs for faculty and administration related to these topics.

Maintain proficiency and expertise in industry-standard regulatory and compliance matters.

Collaborate with Faculty as needed to effect job duties. Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

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Research ProtectionsHuman Subjects ResearchAnimal ResearchBiosafety ResearchConflict of Interest ManagementRegulatory ComplianceData AnalyticsStrategic PlanningMaster's DegreeUniversity Experience

Required

Bachelor’s Degree required

5 years experience in university research protections environment required

Knowledge of federal guidelines governing human subject’s research, research involving animals, research biosafety, and research-related conflicts of interest.

Excellent writing and speaking skills required.

Comfort with discussing and presenting complex regulatory matters required.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and data analytics skills.

Deep commitment to the well-being of Villanova University and the advancement of its mission.

Ability to serve the needs of a diverse community.

Energetic self-starter who will seek out new and creative ways to strengthen the research enterprise and maintain a culture of compliance and ethical and responsible conduct of research.

Preferred

Master’s Degree in related field strongly preferred.

7-10 years experience in university research protections environment preferred.

In-depth expertise in human subject’s research preferred.

Familiarity with the operating implications of federal requirements related to sub recipient monitoring, and other research compliance matters preferred.

Company

Villanova University

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Villanova University is a Roman Catholic institution of higher learning founded by the Order of Saint Augustine in 1842.

Founded in 1842

Villanova, Pennsylvania, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

http://www.villanova.edu

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