Associate Director of Research Programs and Compliance

Associate Director of Research Programs and Compliance

Des Moines University, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Director of Research Programs and Compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Compliance Coordination

• Working with Director of Research Operations, Compliance and Strategy to coordinate compliance programs for IBC, Radiation Safety, IACUC and IRB.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Health and Safety Management

• Oversee institutional health and safety programs for research laboratories and animal facilities.

Research Program Management

• Coordinate and support institutional research programs.

Training & Education

• Design and deliver compliance training.

Scientific Review & Research Quality

• Conduct scientific merit assessments of research protocols.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Provides day-to-day supervision of assigned compliance personnel.