Senior Research Compliance Administrator

Texas A&M • Dallas, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Research Compliance Administrator serves as a subject matter expert in research compliance across the Texas A&M University System. Under general direction, the position administers evaluations of compliance matters and programs, acts as a trusted liaison with System members, participates in training and improvement efforts, and coordinates the development of guidelines and standard operating procedures.

The role supports research compliance programs involving human subjects, animal research oversight, biohazards, financial conflicts of interest, research misconduct, AI in research, and other areas. It includes operational ownership of processes, project management, review of protocols and records, participation in site visits, preparation of reports, training and guidance, maintaining compliance activity databases, and keeping current with relevant best practices, institutional guidelines, and federal regulations. The position is based in Dallas, Texas, and requires some domestic travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of related experience.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Some domestic travel.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Support Research Compliance Office leadership in administering compliance programs for human subjects research, animal research oversight, biohazards in research, financial conflicts of interest in research, research misconduct, AI in research, and other areas.
• Manage research compliance processes and projects, schedule visits, review approved protocols and related records, participate in on-site visits, and prepare reports for System leaders.
• Conduct preliminary programmatic reviews of System member SOPs, committee functions, website content, and protocols, including post-approval monitoring.
• Help develop recommendations and strategies to enhance programmatic initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison with System members and external stakeholders regarding research compliance questions, concerns, and incidents.
• Coordinate, plan, develop, and participate in training activities, including seminars, newsletters, electronic communications, and regular System-wide meetings.
• Participate in site visits to build relationships and provide training and guidance on applicable regulations.
• Administer the development and maintenance of SOPs and other guidance, and ensure processes are followed through periodic review of office procedures.
• Participate in change management for revised or new research compliance requirements and processes.
• Maintain databases and prepare and distribute reports on compliance activities and other metrics.
• Provide expert guidance to System members across multiple research compliance areas.
• Stay current on research compliance best practices, institutional guidelines, and federal regulations.
• Assist with accreditation activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Defined benefit retirement plan with an employer contribution through the Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• If applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan with an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor
• Additional voluntary tax-deferred annuity (TDA) options
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness programs to promote work/life balance

What This Job Offers

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