Director of Research Compliance

Rowan University • Glassboro, NJ

12d • $108,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Research Compliance reports to the Senior Director of Research Compliance and provides strategic leadership and oversight for Rowan University’s human subjects, animal, and biosafety research compliance programs. The position oversees the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, sponsor, and institutional regulations. Working with the Senior Director, the Director helps implement strategic initiatives, assess regulatory risks, and enhance compliance processes across the research lifecycle. The Director collaborates with faculty, staff, academic units, and administrative offices to promote ethical research practices and strengthen compliance programs. The role also serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies, external institutions, and research partners on matters involving human subjects, animal care and use, and biosafety compliance. Responsibilities include supporting compliance education, policy development, and the review of complex research activities and regulatory concerns. In addition, the Director manages the Office of Research Compliance staff, oversees daily operations, conducts performance evaluations, supports hiring and professional development, and ensures effective program administration. Operating with a high degree of independence and professional judgment, the Director serves as a key advisor to the Senior Director while identifying opportunities, challenges, and solutions that advance Rowan University’s commitment to regulatory excellence, research integrity, and responsible research conduct.

Requirements

• Masters Degree
• 7 years of experience related to research regulatory administration
• Knowledgeable in U.S. federal research regulatory laws, statutes, and regulations
• 45 CFR Part 46, Protection of Human Subjects
• 21 CFR Parts 50, 56, and 812
• PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
• Health Research Extension Act of 1985
• Animal Welfare Act and Regulations
• NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules
• Knowledgeable in U.S. higher education administration
• Able to read critically and interpret laws, statutes, and regulations; developing institutional policies and procedures
• High level of organization and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to identify problems and develop solutions
• Able to lead and manage projects
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctor or Masters of Law
• 10 years of experience related to research regulatory administration
• Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA)
• Certified IRB Professional (CIB)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the institutional authority on research compliance matters related to human subjects research, animal welfare and use in research, and rsDNA/biological hazards research, providing final determinations on compliance-related issues
• Contribute to the research compliance program quality assurance program, overseeing and managing IRB, IACUC, and IBC continuous improvement activities, training, and incident/issue reporting and resolution; conducting regulatory compliance reviews related to IACUC and IBC protocols
• Oversee IRB, IACUC, and IBC research electronic compliance systems to ensure effective data management, record retention, and reporting
• Provide strategic oversight of IRB, IACUC, and IBC operations, ensuring appropriate review and monitoring procedures are in place and intervening in complex or high-risk protocols; developing and implementing policies and procedures
• Monitor and interpret regulatory research compliance statutes, laws, and regulations related to human subjects research, animal welfare and use in research, and rsDNA/biological hazards research; evaluating risk and developing risk mitigation strategies related to IRB, IACUC, and IBC operations
• Serve as a representative for required roles related to US federal laws and regulations; includes institutional contact for dual use research (ICDUR)
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Provide consultation to internal and external stakeholders in matters and areas related to regulatory research compliance, serving as a subject matter expert in human subjects research protections, animal welfare and research, and rsDNA/biological hazard use
• Lead and collaborate with Division of University Research (DUR) offices, central administrative units, and colleges and schools in the implementation of research compliance policies and procedures required by U.S. federal and NJ state research laws, statutes, and regulations
• Participate as a member on university committees, representing the Office of Research Compliance, as needed
• Hire, manage, and evaluate ORC staff
• Promote a culture of ethical research and compliance across the institution through leadership, education, and engagement
• Participate in responding to external entities and governmental departments and offices conducting investigations, audits, or other reviews; includes liaison with external entities, identification and collection of data, materials, and documents, drafting responses, and implementation of resolution plans

Benefits

• comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits
• extensive accrued time off/paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

What This Job Offers

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