SRA International
Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity
SRA International, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, 78417
Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity
Overview
Job Title:
Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity Agency:
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Department:
Research and Innovation Proposed Minimum Salary:
Commensurate Job Location:
Corpus Christi, Texas Job Type:
Staff Job Description: TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. The Office of Research Integrity is an essential component of the University’s growing research enterprise, focusing on the areas of human research protections (IRB), animal research oversight (IACUC), research with biohazards (IBC), research misconduct and the very unique scientific diving program. Reporting to the EVPRI, the newly created position of Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity (AVPRI) is accountable for institutional compliance and implementation of best practices, serving a pivotal role in fostering a culture of research integrity within the TAMU-CC research community. The AVPRI is ultimately responsible for the effectiveness of the Office of Research Integrity’s programs, as measured by TAMU-CC’s ability to successfully conduct research under the high standards of compliance and protection of its human and animal subjects, sustain its national registration/assurance status and certification through policies and best practices, and maintain national and international recognition with funding agencies, peer institutions and other academic bodies. The AVPRI leads an office of five staff that serves an extensive network of faculty, researchers, staff and students involved in social sciences, animal research, activities involving biohazards and scientific diving. RESPONSIBILITIES Research Compliance Leadership: 50% Serves as the University’s subject matter expert for research compliance areas and provides support for research compliance committees (IACUC, IBC, IRB, and Dive Control Board). Develops, directs, and implements research compliance programs including overseeing the review of research protocols for compliance with the IRB, IBC, IACUC. Maintains efficient processes for reviewing and approving research protocols involving IRB, IBC, IACUC, and Dive Plans. Supervise assigned personnel, which includes hiring, work allocation, training, and problem resolution. Oversees the development and implementation of training for faculty, staff, and students in assigned research compliance areas. Develops and implements a process for investigating reports of research misconduct. Maintains audit readiness and supports regulatory examinations and internal/external audit requests. Accountability for Institutional Compliance in Research: 30% Achieves TAMU-CC's overall goals as informed by the TAMU-CC Islander Impact 2030 Strategic Plan. Maintains and communicates awareness of the external and internal regulatory landscape. Advises the EVPRI on highly complex proposed or final federal agency regulations. Guides policy development and represents the Office of Research Integrity in policymaking activities. Leadership in Outreach and External Communications: 15% Builds relationships within and outside of the University to achieve the University’s objective of strong institutional compliance. Communicates directly with federal agencies on behalf of the University. Other: 5% Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Five (5) years of related experience in progressive research regulatory management. Supervisory experience. Extensive knowledge of research compliance regulations governing human subjects research, animal research and teaching, research misconduct and research with biohazards. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Doctoral degree in the sciences or law (e.g., JD, MD, DVM, PhD, DrPH, PharmD). Ten (10) years of relevant experience in complex research and/or regulatory environments. SALARY:
COMMENSURATE BENEFITS:
From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Overview
Job Title:
Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity Agency:
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Department:
Research and Innovation Proposed Minimum Salary:
Commensurate Job Location:
Corpus Christi, Texas Job Type:
Staff Job Description: TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. The Office of Research Integrity is an essential component of the University’s growing research enterprise, focusing on the areas of human research protections (IRB), animal research oversight (IACUC), research with biohazards (IBC), research misconduct and the very unique scientific diving program. Reporting to the EVPRI, the newly created position of Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity (AVPRI) is accountable for institutional compliance and implementation of best practices, serving a pivotal role in fostering a culture of research integrity within the TAMU-CC research community. The AVPRI is ultimately responsible for the effectiveness of the Office of Research Integrity’s programs, as measured by TAMU-CC’s ability to successfully conduct research under the high standards of compliance and protection of its human and animal subjects, sustain its national registration/assurance status and certification through policies and best practices, and maintain national and international recognition with funding agencies, peer institutions and other academic bodies. The AVPRI leads an office of five staff that serves an extensive network of faculty, researchers, staff and students involved in social sciences, animal research, activities involving biohazards and scientific diving. RESPONSIBILITIES Research Compliance Leadership: 50% Serves as the University’s subject matter expert for research compliance areas and provides support for research compliance committees (IACUC, IBC, IRB, and Dive Control Board). Develops, directs, and implements research compliance programs including overseeing the review of research protocols for compliance with the IRB, IBC, IACUC. Maintains efficient processes for reviewing and approving research protocols involving IRB, IBC, IACUC, and Dive Plans. Supervise assigned personnel, which includes hiring, work allocation, training, and problem resolution. Oversees the development and implementation of training for faculty, staff, and students in assigned research compliance areas. Develops and implements a process for investigating reports of research misconduct. Maintains audit readiness and supports regulatory examinations and internal/external audit requests. Accountability for Institutional Compliance in Research: 30% Achieves TAMU-CC's overall goals as informed by the TAMU-CC Islander Impact 2030 Strategic Plan. Maintains and communicates awareness of the external and internal regulatory landscape. Advises the EVPRI on highly complex proposed or final federal agency regulations. Guides policy development and represents the Office of Research Integrity in policymaking activities. Leadership in Outreach and External Communications: 15% Builds relationships within and outside of the University to achieve the University’s objective of strong institutional compliance. Communicates directly with federal agencies on behalf of the University. Other: 5% Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Five (5) years of related experience in progressive research regulatory management. Supervisory experience. Extensive knowledge of research compliance regulations governing human subjects research, animal research and teaching, research misconduct and research with biohazards. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Doctoral degree in the sciences or law (e.g., JD, MD, DVM, PhD, DrPH, PharmD). Ten (10) years of relevant experience in complex research and/or regulatory environments. SALARY:
COMMENSURATE BENEFITS:
From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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