Director, Conflicts of Interest Programs (Hybrid) - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

Washington University in St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director is responsible for assuring university-wide compliance with federal laws, agency regulations, and university policies by interpreting complex research and regulatory issues, assessing and mitigating risks, developing appropriate policies, procedures, educational programs, information systems, monitoring programs, and reporting. The Director oversees the activities of the university's Individual and Institutional Research Conflict of Interest (COI) programs and Conflict of Commitment program, allocating resources, including staff support for the faculty committees, assuring effective systems are in place to allow appropriate submission and review of disclosures, as well as directing investigations into compliance issues. This position also facilitates the development of university policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, sponsor policies and regulations, and Institutional regulations, sponsored policies and regulations. The Director oversees the development and implementation of educational programs, tools, technology support, communication initiatives, and other functions necessary to enhance compliance and the effectiveness of these programs. Remote may be an option and can be discussed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Research Administration (5 Years)
• Supervisory (2 Years)

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• Complex Systems
• Confidentiality
• Detail-Oriented
• Group Presentations
• Information Systems Management
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Oral Communications
• Organizational Context
• Regulatory Environment
• Regulatory Policies
• Sound Judgment
• Stress Management
• Time Management
• Working Independently
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct the administrative support, a team of 8 staff that supports the faculty Conflict of Interest Committees (Institutional and Research) for both the Danforth and School of Medicine Campuses along with the Conflicts of Commitment Program.
• Assure the appropriate documentation of deliberations, activities, findings, actions, and reports is maintained. In addition, ensure appropriate reporting and notifications are provided to federal, state, sponsor, or regulatory agencies when applicable.
• Monitor federal and sponsoring agency policies, regulations, and initiatives as well as oversee the regular assessment of internal policies and procedures to ensure risks are assessed and mitigated, measure compliance, and identify opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and revise policies and procedures to support the ethical and responsible conduct of research at the University. Assure timely and appropriate dissemination of information about policies and procedures to the research community. Direct appropriate and necessary implementation of policies and processes with all other affected offices.
• Develop, train, and monitor the work of all program personnel to assure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. Provide opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Direct the development and implementation of technology systems and tools to facilitate and support faculty and staff efforts to comply with regulations, policies, procedures, and WU compliance requirements.
• Direct the development, revision, and maintenance of educational content and communication strategies for faculty, staff, students, postdoctoral appointees,, and other impacted individuals to assure individual, programmatic, and institutional compliance.
• Represent Washington University to federal agencies, sponsoring programs and auditors and coordinate any necessary response to their inquiries.
• Oversee the conduct of investigations into compliance issues, including the development of corrective plans and implementation of sanctions or monitoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director