Assistant Director, Research Compliance Program Effectiveness

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Description

The Assistant Director of Research Compliance Program Effectiveness in the Office of Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (RCRA) ensures the institution's research compliance program is consistent with state and federal laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads, conducts, and coordinates policy development and approvals for Office of Research Administration (ORA) policies.
• Assists with investigation triage, interviews, investigation, and reports for research noncompliance concerns.
• Conducts employee, faculty, and student research-related training and education programs, monitoring their effectiveness.
• Assists in developing the institution's research compliance training program, including learning management system content, new employee orientation, and department-specific training.
• Conducts periodic reviews/assessments to identify gaps between established policies and actual institutional practices.
• Works with affected areas to develop action plans to mitigate deficiencies.
• Facilitates, conducts, and coordinates the annual Research Compliance Risk Assessment.
• Establishes and administers a university-wide research compliance program, including risk identification/prioritization and compliance reviews, in coordination with ORA and RCRA leadership.
• Provides guidance and advice to researchers and research compliance staff on internal controls and compliance monitoring.
• Assists leadership in preparing periodic reports.
• Leads awareness and education initiatives to build the research compliance brand across Emory.
• Facilitates and conducts assessments for new research regulations and their impact on Emory's research enterprise.
• Provides input and assists in drafting compliance reports, including findings and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A JD and five years of research, regulatory, and compliance experience.

Note: This role offers regular remote work opportunities but requires commuting to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs and agreed-upon departmental guidelines. Residency in Georgia is required. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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• Job Number: 164428
• Job Type: Regular Full-Time
• Division: Research Administration
• Department: Rsch Compl & Reg. Affairs
• Job Category: Risk Legal and Compliance
• Location: US-GA-Atlanta (Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor)
• Remote Work Classification: Hybrid Remote
• Health and Safety Information: Not Applicable