Research Compliance Officer

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To assure the Hospital and the Children's Research Institute (Research Institute), employees and Medical Staff understand and maintain the highest level of compliance with all applicable external laws and regulations and internal policies and procedures governing research activities. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years experience In order to have a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations governing research activities and standard research processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree (e.g., MHA, MBA, MS, or JD) is preferred
• Certification in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist the Vice President for Audit and Compliance in managing the Hospital’s and CMRI’s efforts and activities related to research compliance.
• Perform or oversee the performance of internal investigations resulting from reported compliance concerns related to research.
• Collaborate with the Research Administration, Office of Research Integrity, and Accounting to maintain the responsible conduct of research education program.
• Implement and oversee appropriate auditing and monitoring activities relative to the Hospital’s research compliance efforts to assure adequate coverage of risk areas.
• Serve as a resource to Hospital staff and administrators on issues related to compliance with research laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide supervisory oversight to the Research Compliance Coordinator.

Benefits

• The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

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