Assistant Director (Research Compliance Leader)

Overview

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The Indiana University (IU) Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), within the Office for Research Compliance, is responsible for ensuring that the human subject research conducted at IU campuses and affiliated hospitals is done in an ethically compliant manner. The day-to-day operations of the IU Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) are administered and supported by the IU Human Subjects Office (HSO). HRPP staff provide guidance to researchers about IRB review requirements and may consult with IRB members as needed. The Quality Improvement Office conducts not-for-cause and for-cause audits of human subjects research. HRPP staff are available to answer questions and to offer educational and training opportunities related to human subjects research.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day operational management of research compliance staff and leadership for associated research compliance activities.
• Establishes short-term operational objectives.
• Develops program concepts, objectives, and deliverables; formulates program guidelines, criteria, and policies / procedures; establishes metrics to measure productivity; develops SOPs for workflow processes according to regulatory guidelines.
• Identifies operational issues and / or areas of improvement and implements solutions to improve processes and / or operational efficiency.
• Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates performance of assigned staff; establishes work priorities, conducts performance reviews, and provides corrective action as needed.
• Ensures adequate staffing and effective scheduling; participates in and informs employment decisions for assigned staff.
• Provides direct supervision and oversight of assigned staff and activities; accountable for the performance of the team and / or assigned staff.
• Ensures and provides training to assigned staff to improve research compliance protocols; researches and identifies development opportunities for staff.
• Keeps next-level leaders informed of trends and significant problems.

Qualifications

Required : Bachelor's degree (preferably in a related field)

Required : 5 years experience consulting and advising on research compliance; Experience with IRB convened board meeting procedures

Required : Certified IRB Professional (CIP) upon date of hire

Required : Proficient communication skills; Maintains a high degree of professionalism; Demonstrates time management and priority setting; Demonstrates a high commitment to quality; Excellent organizational skills; Excellent collaboration and team building skills; Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback; Instills commitment to organizational goals; Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to compliance programs

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Indianapolis, Indiana

This position is eligible for remote work or to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Benefits

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level : Operational

FLSA : Exempt

Job Function : Research

Job Family : Research Compliance

This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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