Research Program Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five years of experience in research, project management, program management, research compliance, and/or award management.
• Experience in an academic setting and/or consulting.
• Education paired with meaningful experience demonstrating comparable knowledge may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with IRB, IACUC, COI, and IBC professionals in an academic or consulting setting.
• Experience and understanding of federal regulations, accreditation standards, and institutional requirements around academic research.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management support for IRB and IACUC accreditation and reaccreditation, including preparation, documentation, and submissions.
• Coordinate internal teams and stakeholders for accreditation self-assessments, site visits, and follow-up activities.
• Track accreditation requirements, deadlines, and action items, and support ongoing accreditation readiness and post-accreditation compliance.
• Develop, revise, and maintain research compliance policies, standard operating procedures, and guidance with IRB, IACUC, COI, and IBC leadership and staff.
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and accreditation requirements and assess their impact on institutional policies and practices.
• Draft policies and guidance to address evolving regulatory expectations and institutional practices.
• Ensure policies and procedures are clear, consistent, and aligned across research oversight programs.
• Manage and maintain research compliance content on institutional websites, keeping information current, accurate, and accessible.
• Develop, implement, and manage the IRB post-approval monitoring program.
• Design and oversee investigator self-assessment processes for compliance and quality improvement.
• Facilitate on-site and remote post-approval monitoring visits, including scheduling, investigator communications, and document review.
• Identify trends, concerns, and best practices through monitoring activities.
• Prepare written reports and present findings and recommendations to the IRB and other appropriate stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison among research oversight committees, research administration offices, and institutional leadership on policy and accreditation matters.
• Promote a culture of compliance, education, and continuous improvement in research oversight.
• Participate in institutional committees, working groups, and training related to research compliance and accreditation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits.
• Paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life insurance and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs.
• Fitness center access.