| Director for Human Research Protections -- Philadelphia, PA |
Author: Jon Merz
Date: 05-04-11 16:53
DIRECTOR FOR HUMAN RESEARCH PROTECTIONS
University of Pennsylvania
Provost's Center
Vice Provost for Research
Reference Number: 110430416
If you're talented and energetic, innovative and creative, and have the drive to make a difference, then consider a career at the nation's first University with a world-renowned reputation. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. Penn offers excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for you and your family. We are a diverse, multicultural learning community, and are at the cutting edge in research and information technology.
Duties:
Reporting to the Senior Vice Provost for Research, the Director for Human Research Protection develops and implements University policy and procedures for the function of the University's multiple IRBs, and ensures compliance with all federal and state statutes and regulations on protection of human subjects. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Act as advisor to Sr. Vice Provost for Research and other University officials on human research regulations, ethics, and compliance; Maintain AAHRPP accreditation; Represent IRB through membership on University, national and local committees, attend related events and meetings; Serve as spokesperson for University on ethical and regulatory issues; Oversee IRB budget;; Supervise regulatory and ethical review of over 4500 protocols; Serve as voting member of IRBs with signature authority for IRB related actions; Supervise staff, including hiring, conducting performance evaluations, establishing priorities and deadlines.
Qualifications:
MA/MS plus 5-7 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience; certification as an IRB professional (CIP) strongly preferred; previous experience directly dealing with IRB and human subject research, preferably at a director level; detailed knowledge of applicable federal regulations related to IRB and clinical research; previous supervisory experience; excellent oral and written communications skills; strong computer skills; strong customer service skills; previous budgetary experience preferred.
Background check:
Penn will conduct an appropriate background check upon the acceptance of an offer for this position. Negative findings will be properly communicated to the applicant to provide ample opportunity to ensure that Penn has the correct information. Certain information may result in Penn rescinding an offer of employment.
For more information about working at Penn and to apply for this position, please submit a letter of intent and resume online at the University of Pennsylvania’s Human Resources website:
http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=193387 .
Alternatively you may search by reference number 110430416 at http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/ .
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