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Assistant Director, Research Compliance Program Effectiveness

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Affirmative Action, Corrective Action, Employee Orientation, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Investigative Reports, Leadership, Learning Management System (LMS), Maintain Compliance, People Management, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Program Evaluation, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Rehabilitation Act, Reporting Skills, Research Administration, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Risk Analysis, State Laws and Regulations, Training Program, Training Program Evaluation
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
9 days ago


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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: + As the Assistant Director of Research Compliance Program Effectiveness in the Office of Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (RCRA), this role ensures the institution's research compliance program is consistent with state and federal laws and regulations. + Leads, conducts, and coordinates policy development and approvals for Office of Research Administration (ORA) policies. + Assists with investigation triage, interviews, investigation and reports for research noncompliance concerns. + Conducts employee, faculty and student research related training and education programs. + Monitors effectiveness of the training program. + Assists in development of institution's research compliance training program, to include learning management system's course content, new employee orientation and department-specific training activities. + Conducts periodic reviews/assessments to determine gaps between established policies and procedures and actual institutional practices to identify deficiencies. + Works with affected areas to develop an action plan to mitigate deficiencies. + Facilitates, conducts, and coordinates the annual Research Compliance Risk Assessment. + In coordination with ORA and RCRA leadership, establishes and administers a university-wide research compliance program, including the identification/prioritization of risks, as well as the execution of scheduled compliance reviews. + Provides guidance and advice to various researchers and/or research compliance staff with respect to the establishment of internal controls and intradepartmental compliance monitoring activities. + Assists leadership in the preparation of periodic reports. + Leads awareness and education initiatives geared on building the research compliance brand across Emory. + Facilitates and conducts assessments for new research regulations and their impact to Emory's research enterprise. + Provides input and assists in drafting compliance reports, including the development of review findings and recommendations for specific remedial/corrective actions. + Performs related responsibilities as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + A JD and five years research, regulatory and compliance experience. NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. \#LI-VJ1

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services ataccessibility@emory.eduor call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

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Job Number

_164428_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Division

_Research Administration_

Department

_Rsch Compl & Reg. Affairs_

Job Category

_Risk Legal and Compliance_

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

_Location : Name_

_Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor_

Remote Work Classification

_Hybrid Remote_

Health and Safety Information

_Not Applicable_

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Emory Healthcare/Emory University