Compliance Program Manager, Senior

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Compliance Program Manager (SCPM) reports to the Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer and collaborates with compliance program directors and managers and stakeholders across Fred Hutch. The role leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise international compliance initiatives, including export controls, research security, international third-party risk, foreign influence, research misconduct, and conflicts of interest. It helps ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, Fred Hutch policies, state and federal guidelines, and industry best practices. The position can be offered fully remote. The SCPM oversees assigned compliance program areas, researches and interprets relevant regulations, provides guidance and training, reviews international arrangements and export-control matters, conducts risk assessments, and supports the development of policies, procedures, and monitoring mechanisms. The role also monitors legal and regulatory developments, advises on compliance strategy, and works with institutional stakeholders to advance program priorities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a business- or healthcare-related field, or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in data analytics, healthcare compliance, research compliance, auditing, or related experience in healthcare and research fields.
CHC, CRC, or other recognized compliance certification, or ability to obtain one within the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

JD or LLB from an accredited U.S. law school.
Advanced knowledge of federal and state research and healthcare regulations, including U.S. export control, research security, international collaborations, and related regulations and policies such as the BIS 50% Rule, BioSecure Act, Foreign Investment Review, COINS Act, GDPR, NIST CUI, DOE Conflict of Interest, DOJ Data Security, ITAR and OFAC, NSF Research Security Policy and NSPM-33, Uniform Guidance, FARS, HIPAA, USG Policy – High Risk Life Sciences Research, and DOD/W Section 1286 and 1260H.
High credibility, integrity, and discretion.
Proficiency in project management methods and tools.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting findings and recommendations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Effective supervisory skills, including coaching and mentoring.
Sound decision-making ability, considering all information and taking a big-picture approach.
Ability to collaborate with others to resolve problems.
Ability to gather information from multiple sources to understand problems thoroughly.
Technical skills to manage integrity and compliance operations, including using compliance-related software and developing compliance metrics and reporting.
Ability to multitask effectively in an unpredictable environment.
Ability to innovate, develop or adopt best practices, and manage change.
Ability to think strategically about organizational risks and continuously document, improve, and streamline processes to advance assigned compliance programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for day-to-day operation and management of export control, foreign influence, research misconduct, and other compliance program areas assigned by the VP CCO.
Oversee and monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Independently select methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria and secure necessary approvals, authorizations, and licenses for the export control program.
Research and analyze export control, improper foreign influence, and other international compliance regulations; provide subject-matter expertise, training, education, and guidance to faculty and staff.
Review third-party arrangements involving international entities and foreign nationals for national security risks related to Fred Hutch healthcare, research, and other activities.
Conduct export control reviews, including classifications, shipping reviews, and international travel assessments; assist with export license applications, exemptions, and technology control plans as needed.
Support efforts to counter improper foreign influence, including risk assessments, training, and educational outreach.
Conduct enterprise and department-specific risk assessments, develop and maintain policies and procedures, and assist departments in establishing monitoring mechanisms.
Build working partnerships with key team members and coordinate program initiatives with member institutions as appropriate.
Monitor applicable local, state, federal, and international laws, rules, regulations, notices, and updates from government oversight agencies.
Assist compliance program directors with statutory interpretation and strategies for meeting regulatory requirements.
In consultation with the conflicts of interest program Director, provide regulatory and compliance guidance on institutional, research, and board conflicts of interest.
Perform other duties as assigned.