Virginia Commonwealth University
Director, Human Research Protections Program
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Director, Human Research Protections Program
Benefits of working at VCU
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.
Job Code32914
Recruitment PoolAll Applicants
Posting Numberreq6455
UnitVP Research MBU
Department
Department Website Linkhttps://research.vcu.edu/
LocationVCU
Address800 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23298 USA
Duties & Responsibilities
Welcome to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) ... a world unlike any other!
Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as the Director of the Human Research Protections Program Office. This pivotal role will oversee and enhance our commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of research participants, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements. As the Director, you will lead a dedicated team in fostering a culture of integrity and accountability in research practices, while collaborating with researchers, institutional leadership, and external stakeholders. If you are passionate about advancing ethical research and possess a strong background in human subjects protection, we invite you to help shape the future of our research environment.
Since its inception, as the Commonwealth of Virginia's namesake institution, VCU has promoted public impact research. We distinguish VCU as a vibrant public research university where researchers, educators, practitioners and entrepreneurs innovate together to improve lives and address societal challenges. Our research goals include:Amplifying VCU's impact on society through excellence across all disciplines, knowledge creation and transdisciplinary research.Building a collaborative research culture that powers meaningful change and impact and is based on ethics, integrity, inclusive practices and critical and analytical thinking.Implementing a research infrastructure model that is scalable, nimble and ready for growth.Human research is a significant part of how VCU research is shaping the future. At VCU, our human research includes a robust portfolio including social-behavioral and educational research, biomedical/clinical research and clinical trials including investigational drugs, devices, biologics and dietary supplements.
The Director of a human research protections program office is expected to be an engaged and well-respected leader, strategic thinker, and able to influence and serve as a champion for the training and teamwork necessary to ensure the ethical foundation, responsibility, and integrity of the program. The Director will report to the Associate Vice President for Strategy and Regulatory Affairs, a former HRPP professional who also oversees key strategic priorities that preserve the integrity of the University's growing research ecosystem.
Duties include:
Federal responsibilities typically carried out by the Human Research Administrator identified on the institutional Federalwide Assurance (FWA)
Advise on institutional compliance with the terms of the OHRP Federal Wide Assurance (FWA)Manage the IRB MembershipOversee of all federal reporting requirements, including ensuring that other cognizant federal agencies or sponsors are informed as appropriateLeadership and mentorship in human research protections
Establish a community of practice for those who work to support human research protections, HRPP and IRB professionals and membersCultivate a positive work environmentConduct training and outreach programsProvide guidance to IRB, researchers, research staff, and administrators regarding the interpretation and application of regulations, laws, and policies
Serve as the subject matter expert for the ongoing program developmentCollaborate with partners across the enterpriseAdvocate for quality and compliance processes that are transparent and clearQualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
M.A./M.S. degree or equivalent related experience.A minimum of seven years of experience, with supervisory or management experience, in a Human Research Protections Program setting at an academic medical centerDemonstrated understanding of federal regulations and agency guidelines for human subjects, including HHS, FDA, HIPAA, FERPA, and other agency specific regulations (such as DOD, DoED, NIH, etc.)Managerial experience and proven success in managing an Institutional Review BoardProven leadership and management skills, including the creation of a HRPP strategy to grow and adjust to research needs, establishing and measuring goals and objectives, optimizing and monitoring work assignments, facilitating career development and staff retentionAbility to formulate broad policy recommendations for VCU regarding human research protection issues, including educational and training requirements for IRB members, staff, and investigatorsAbility to apply flexibility and creativity to a complex array of compliance issuesAbility to work with peers and other units at VCU to create a cohesive human subjects protection planSkilled communication abilities with all levels of stakeholdersSkill in establishing relationships with human subjects' regulatory agencies on state and federal levelExcellent analytical and independent problem-solving skills, organizational, coordination and prioritization skillsAbility to synthesize information from multiple sources to produce succinct, detail-oriented, and accurate documents, policies, reports, and announcementsDemonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and studentenvironment, or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.Preferred Qualifications:
Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification preferred.10 years in progressive management and leadership positions in academic setting.Experience in public academic institutionAdvanced degree (Ph.D, JD)Job Requirements
Shift - Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required) Position requires 60% or more onsite.Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the positionWork Location: Richmond, VA
FLSAUniversity Employee
Job FTE100
Exemption StatusExempt
Restricted PositionNo
E-ClassUF - University Employee FT
Job CategoryUniversity Employee
ORP EligibleYes
Salary RangeCommensurate up to $175,000
Compensation TypeSalaried
Target Hire Date11/26/2024
Contact Information for Candidates
Documents Needed to Applyresumeletter of interest
Benefits of working at VCU
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.
Job Code32914
Recruitment PoolAll Applicants
Posting Numberreq6455
UnitVP Research MBU
Department
Department Website Linkhttps://research.vcu.edu/
LocationVCU
Address800 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23298 USA
Duties & Responsibilities
Welcome to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) ... a world unlike any other!
Virginia Commonwealth University seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as the Director of the Human Research Protections Program Office. This pivotal role will oversee and enhance our commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of research participants, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements. As the Director, you will lead a dedicated team in fostering a culture of integrity and accountability in research practices, while collaborating with researchers, institutional leadership, and external stakeholders. If you are passionate about advancing ethical research and possess a strong background in human subjects protection, we invite you to help shape the future of our research environment.
Since its inception, as the Commonwealth of Virginia's namesake institution, VCU has promoted public impact research. We distinguish VCU as a vibrant public research university where researchers, educators, practitioners and entrepreneurs innovate together to improve lives and address societal challenges. Our research goals include:Amplifying VCU's impact on society through excellence across all disciplines, knowledge creation and transdisciplinary research.Building a collaborative research culture that powers meaningful change and impact and is based on ethics, integrity, inclusive practices and critical and analytical thinking.Implementing a research infrastructure model that is scalable, nimble and ready for growth.Human research is a significant part of how VCU research is shaping the future. At VCU, our human research includes a robust portfolio including social-behavioral and educational research, biomedical/clinical research and clinical trials including investigational drugs, devices, biologics and dietary supplements.
The Director of a human research protections program office is expected to be an engaged and well-respected leader, strategic thinker, and able to influence and serve as a champion for the training and teamwork necessary to ensure the ethical foundation, responsibility, and integrity of the program. The Director will report to the Associate Vice President for Strategy and Regulatory Affairs, a former HRPP professional who also oversees key strategic priorities that preserve the integrity of the University's growing research ecosystem.
Duties include:
Federal responsibilities typically carried out by the Human Research Administrator identified on the institutional Federalwide Assurance (FWA)
Advise on institutional compliance with the terms of the OHRP Federal Wide Assurance (FWA)Manage the IRB MembershipOversee of all federal reporting requirements, including ensuring that other cognizant federal agencies or sponsors are informed as appropriateLeadership and mentorship in human research protections
Establish a community of practice for those who work to support human research protections, HRPP and IRB professionals and membersCultivate a positive work environmentConduct training and outreach programsProvide guidance to IRB, researchers, research staff, and administrators regarding the interpretation and application of regulations, laws, and policies
Serve as the subject matter expert for the ongoing program developmentCollaborate with partners across the enterpriseAdvocate for quality and compliance processes that are transparent and clearQualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
M.A./M.S. degree or equivalent related experience.A minimum of seven years of experience, with supervisory or management experience, in a Human Research Protections Program setting at an academic medical centerDemonstrated understanding of federal regulations and agency guidelines for human subjects, including HHS, FDA, HIPAA, FERPA, and other agency specific regulations (such as DOD, DoED, NIH, etc.)Managerial experience and proven success in managing an Institutional Review BoardProven leadership and management skills, including the creation of a HRPP strategy to grow and adjust to research needs, establishing and measuring goals and objectives, optimizing and monitoring work assignments, facilitating career development and staff retentionAbility to formulate broad policy recommendations for VCU regarding human research protection issues, including educational and training requirements for IRB members, staff, and investigatorsAbility to apply flexibility and creativity to a complex array of compliance issuesAbility to work with peers and other units at VCU to create a cohesive human subjects protection planSkilled communication abilities with all levels of stakeholdersSkill in establishing relationships with human subjects' regulatory agencies on state and federal levelExcellent analytical and independent problem-solving skills, organizational, coordination and prioritization skillsAbility to synthesize information from multiple sources to produce succinct, detail-oriented, and accurate documents, policies, reports, and announcementsDemonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and studentenvironment, or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.Preferred Qualifications:
Certified IRB Professional (CIP) certification preferred.10 years in progressive management and leadership positions in academic setting.Experience in public academic institutionAdvanced degree (Ph.D, JD)Job Requirements
Shift - Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required) Position requires 60% or more onsite.Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the positionWork Location: Richmond, VA
FLSAUniversity Employee
Job FTE100
Exemption StatusExempt
Restricted PositionNo
E-ClassUF - University Employee FT
Job CategoryUniversity Employee
ORP EligibleYes
Salary RangeCommensurate up to $175,000
Compensation TypeSalaried
Target Hire Date11/26/2024
Contact Information for Candidates
Documents Needed to Applyresumeletter of interest