| Associate Director, Research and Compliance -- Princeton, NJ |
Author: Jon Merz
Date: 04-29-11 20:19
Associate Director, Research and Compliance
Princeton University seeks a highly motivated, well-qualified individual to serve as Associate Director of Research and Compliance in the Office of Research and Project Administration (ORPA). This newly established senior position presents a unique and challenging opportunity to support and advance the University's world-class research enterprise. Employing superior leadership, strategic and interpersonal skills, the associate director will oversee the development and implementation of research compliance policies and training programs. To ensure the success of the University's research compliance program, the incumbent will oversee and navigate important and sensitive interactions with key stakeholders across campus, including senior administrators, faculty, students and staff.
The successful candidate will bring to the University an exceptional background in research administration -- including broad and deep knowledge of compliance regulations, issues and strategies -- and have a track record of proven success implementing the components of a strong research compliance program. S/he will have outstanding interpersonal skills, a collaborative style, and a reputation for successfully working with faculty and departmental staff to implement new policies, procedures and programs.
Primary Responsibilities
The Research Compliance Office -- part of the University's Office of Research and Project Administration -- is responsible for formulating and implementing research compliance programs in accordance with federally mandated regulations and Princeton University's policies. Among other areas, the office ensures compliance and promotes ethical conduct of research in the areas of Institutional Review Board for human subject (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).
The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for ensuring that the University’s potential for any non-compliance is minimized or prevented. The associate director will develop and implement compliance-related policies and processes; conduct training programs for staff, researchers and administrators; and conduct regular audits and risk analyses. Specific responsibilities include:
- Administering the IRB and IACUC, which meet monthly, and the IBC meetings as scheduled. Responsibilities include facilitating meetings, setting agendas, reviewing minutes, and providing policy-level support.
- Interfacing with the offices of Laboratory Animal Resources and Environmental Health and Safety, as well as with researchers and animal facility staff, to answer questions related to animal care and use issues and policies and procedures, and to provide assistance in the use of online protocol management systems.
- Developing educational programs and overseeing the training and education of IACUC and IRB committee members.
- Developing guidelines and processes that provide consistency in the application of research monitoring policies at Princeton.
- Developing and delivering comprehensive training programs to faculty, researchers, staff and students. These programs must be designed to ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations and University policy.
- Performing special assignments, as required, such as advising on budgetary matters affecting compliance, writing policy, providing regular and spot reports, and explaining faculty and committee needs and issues.
- Supervising and directing one full-time Compliance Administrator and two part-time support staff members.
- Interacting with Principal Investigators and other researchers regarding IACUC, IRB and IBC policies and procedures.
- Supporting other faculty committees charged with carrying out related compliance activities.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for AAALAC accreditation visits and USDA inspections.
- Preparing a variety of federal and University reports, including the submission of annual reports to federal compliance agencies, including the USDA, OLAW, and NIH’s Office of Biotechnology Activities (OBA). Assisting the Attending Veterinarian in the preparation of the annual report to AAALAC.
- Developing strategic plans and new compliance processes.
- Investigating allegations of noncompliance.
- Convening and leading meetings of compliance staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- A minimum of 7 years of experience working in a research environment in higher education or a related field.
- An understanding of animal care and biosafety issues.
- Demonstrated understanding of research compliance topics and government requirements.
- Experience and demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
- Experience and ability to manage staff.
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to plan, schedule, and successfully carry out multiple projects at the same time.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and identify, prioritize and plan activities necessary to meet department goals.
- High level of competency with systems applications and databases.
- Superior critical thinking, writing, and editing abilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to innovate and solve problems.
- Excellent project management skills and the ability to work on several projects at once with minimum supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people at all levels.
- High degree of personal integrity and ethics with uncompromising standards.
- Flexible, tactful and diplomatic.
- Proven ability to form partnerships with faculty to accomplish compliance objectives.
- Experience developing and conducting training or educational workshops in an academic setting.
- A commitment to professional development and ability to travel to national and regional meetings for training, updates, networking, and making presentations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced research or business degree.
- PRIM&R Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA®).
- PRIM&R Certified IRB Professional (CIP®).
- Knowledge of the Coeus application.
- Knowledge of the Granite application.
- Evidence of having presented at campus and professional meetings.
- Ability to pay close attention to details while detecting patterns and maintaining a vision of the larger picture.
- Experience in on-line course development.
- Membership in professional organizations.
References and writing sample will be requested for finalists.
The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a background check. Applications for employment will be accepted electronically via the https://jobs.princeton.edu/ - Compliance Manager - Requisition No. 0110189. To ensure full consideration, please submit all application materials as soon as possible. Position will remain open until filled.
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