Director, Human Research Protections Program

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 Department Department Website Link Location VCU Address 800 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23298 USA Duties & Responsibilities Welcome to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) ... a world unlike any other! 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. Since its inception, as the Commonwealth of Virginia's namesake institution, VCU has promoted public impact research. We distinguish VCU as a vibrant public research university where researchers, educators, practitioners and entrepreneurs innovate together to improve lives and address societal challenges. Our research goals include: Amplifying VCU's impact on society through excellence across all disciplines, knowledge creation and transdisciplinary research. Building a collaborative research culture that powers meaningful change and impact and is based on ethics, integrity, inclusive practices and critical and analytical thinking. Implementing a research infrastructure model that is scalable, nimble and ready for growth. Human research is a significant part of how VCU research is shaping the future. At VCU, our human research includes a robust portfolio including social-behavioral and educational research, biomedical/clinical research and clinical trials including investigational drugs, devices, biologics and dietary supplements. 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, a former HRPP professional who also oversees key strategic priorities that preserve the integrity of the University's growing research ecosystem. Duties include: Federal responsibilities typically carried out by the Human Research Administrator identified on the institutional Federalwide Assurance (FWA) Advise on institutional compliance with the terms of the OHRP Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) Manage the IRB Membership Oversee of all federal reporting requirements, including ensuring that other cognizant federal agencies or sponsors are informed as appropriate Leadership and mentorship in human research protections Establish a community of practice for those who work to support human research protections, HRPP and IRB professionals and members Cultivate a positive work environment Conduct training and outreach programs Provide guidance to IRB, researchers, research staff, and administrators regarding the interpretation and application of regulations, laws, and policies Serve as the subject matter expert for the ongoing program development Collaborate with partners across the enterprise 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, including HHS, FDA, HIPAA, FERPA, and other agency specific regulations (such as DOD, DoED, NIH, etc.) Managerial experience and proven success in managing an Institutional Review Board Proven leadership and management skills, including the creation of a HRPP strategy to grow and adjust to research needs, establishing and measuring goals and objectives, optimizing and monitoring work assignments, facilitating career development and staff retention Ability to formulate broad policy recommendations for VCU regarding human research protection issues, including educational and training requirements for IRB members, staff, and investigators Ability to apply flexibility and creativity to a complex array of compliance issues Ability to work with peers and other units at VCU to create a cohesive human subjects protection plan Skilled communication abilities with all levels of stakeholders Skill in establishing relationships with human subjects' regulatory agencies on state and federal level Excellent analytical and independent problem-solving skills, organizational, coordination and prioritization skills Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources to produce succinct, detail-oriented, and accurate documents, policies, reports, and announcements Certified IRB Professional (CIP) or Certified IRB Manager (CIM). Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment, or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU. Preferred Qualifications: Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification preferred. 10 years in progressive management and leadership positions in 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 within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Work Location: Richmond, VA FLSA University Employee Job FTE 100 Exemption Status Exempt Restricted Position No E-Class UF - University Employee FT Job Category University Employee ORP Eligible Yes Salary Range Commensurate up to $175,000 Compensation Type Salaried Target Hire Date 11/26/2024 Contact Information for Candidates Documents Needed to Apply resumeletter of interest

Created: 2024-11-01