Director, Export Control Compliance

Albert Einstein College of Medicine•New York, NY

About The Position

The Office of the General Counsel at Einstein and the Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at MMC are seeking an experienced professional to oversee the Export Control Compliance program and provide advice pertaining to research regulatory compliance. This role demands a high degree of discretion, flexibility, and excellent client service. The ideal candidate will excel in managing competing interests and executing projects within a dynamic and cutting-edge environment. This role will report to Senior Counsel at Einstein and Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at MMC. The Director of Export Control Compliance provides guidance, direction, and oversight to assure adherence to federal export control regulations and ensures that basic science and human subjects research activities of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center comply with relevant laws and institutional policies. The Director will collaborate with legal counsel to advise researchers on compliance issues, including, but not limited to:

Requirements

Master's Degree Required.
Minimum 5+ years of professional work experience in a research compliance and export controls environment
Comprehensive knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to basic science and human subjects research (e.g., FDA drug and device regulations, HIPAA, conflict of interest)
Ability to analyze written material and apply what is learned to an analysis of current College or MMC policies and/or a review of a pending proposal
Ability to develop compliance-related policies and implement these policies within the College and/or MMC community
A track record of productive, collaborative relationships with a diverse community of researchers, executives, and staff
Ability to communicate effectively in oral, presentation, and written form with a range of audiences including administrators, faculty, federal and other state agencies, industry representatives, and other individuals interacting with the College/MMC research enterprise

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school or a joint JD-MPH degree is preferred
Master of Laws (LLM), Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and candidates without law degrees will be considered
For candidates with a law degree, New York bar admission is preferred
Experience working in a medical school/academic health center research environment is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as an institutional expert on export controls and research security at Einstein and MMC, including clinical care and research (basic science, clinical and translational research, clinical trials, community and population health)
Provide guidance to College and MMC leadership, researchers, research administrators, and compliance committees on all aspects of export controls and research security training
Develop and provide advice and counsel on procedures that ensure compliance with export control regulations
Disseminate information and develop educational resources for the community to raise awareness of export control issues at Einstein and MMC
Serve as the official point of contact with export control regulatory agencies
Conduct export control reviews and restricted party screenings and assist in the determination of export license requirements
Coordinate with other organizational entities on export control issues
Develop, maintain, and implement policies, procedures, and communications related to export controls and research security and assist with research compliance as needed
Assist internal auditors and other research-related offices with audits and site visits related to export controls and research compliance
In collaboration with senior leadership, act as liaison to regulatory bodies, and assist in handling inspections, audits, and other regulatory interactions
Compile data and generate reports for continuing quality improvement
Identify and manage regulatory risks, and develop strategies to reduce the risk of fines, penalties, etc.
Assist in training to ensure researchers, clinicians, educators and staff are informed of export control and research regulatory changes