Director, Human Research Protections Program

4 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Intl. Parking Inst Full time
Director, Human Research Protections Program

Benefits of working at VCU: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.

Job Code: 32914

Recruitment Pool: All Applicants

Posting Number: req6455

Unit: VP Research MBU

Location: VCU, 800 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23298 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as the Director of the Human Research Protections Program Office. This pivotal role will oversee and enhance our commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of research participants, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements. As the Director, you will lead a dedicated team in fostering a culture of integrity and accountability in research practices, while collaborating with researchers, institutional leadership, and external stakeholders. If you are passionate about advancing ethical research and possess a strong background in human subjects protection, we invite you to help shape the future of our research environment.

The Director of a human research protections program office is expected to be an engaged and well-respected leader, strategic thinker, and able to influence and serve as a champion for the training and teamwork necessary to ensure the ethical foundation, responsibility, and integrity of the program. The Director will report to the Associate Vice President for Strategy and Regulatory Affairs.

Duties include:

1. Advise on institutional compliance with the terms of the OHRP Federal Wide Assurance (FWA).
2. Manage the IRB Membership.
3. Oversee all federal reporting requirements, including ensuring that other cognizant federal agencies or sponsors are informed as appropriate.

Leadership and mentorship in human research protections:

1. Establish a community of practice for those who work to support human research protections, HRPP and IRB professionals and members.
2. Cultivate a positive work environment.
3. Conduct training and outreach programs.

Provide guidance to IRB, researchers, research staff, and administrators:

1. Serve as the subject matter expert for the ongoing program development.
2. Collaborate with partners across the enterprise.
3. Advocate for quality and compliance processes that are transparent and clear.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

- M.A./M.S. degree or equivalent related experience.
- A minimum of seven years of experience, with supervisory or management experience, in a Human Research Protections Program setting at an academic medical center.
- Demonstrated understanding of federal regulations and agency guidelines for human subjects.
- Managerial experience and proven success in managing an Institutional Review Board.
- Proven leadership and management skills.
- Ability to formulate broad policy recommendations.
- Ability to apply flexibility and creativity to compliance issues.
- Skilled communication abilities with all levels of stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical and independent problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification preferred.
- 10 years in progressive management and leadership positions in an academic setting.
- Experience in public academic institution.
- Advanced degree (Ph.D, JD).

Job Requirements

- Shift - Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required) Position requires 60% or more onsite.
- Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate.
- Work Location: Richmond, VA.

Contact Information for Candidates:

Documents Needed to Apply: resume, letter of interest

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