"Director, Conflicts of Interest Programs (Hybrid) - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research"

Position Summary

The Director is responsible for assuring university-wide compliance with federal laws, agency regulations, and university policies by interpreting complex research and regulatory issues, assessing and mitigating risks, developing appropriate policies, procedures, educational programs, information systems, monitoring programs and reporting.

The Director oversees the activities of the university's Individual and Institutional Research Conflict of Interest (COI) programs and Conflict of Commitment program, allocating resources, including staff support for the faculty committees, assuring effective systems are in place to allow appropriate submission and review of disclosures, as well as directing investigations into compliance issues. This position also facilitates the development of university policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, sponsor policies and regulations,, and Institutional regulations, sponsored policies and regulations.  The Director oversees the development and implementation of educational programs, tools, technology support, communication initiatives and other functions necessary to enhance compliance and the effectiveness of these programs.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversees and directs the administrative support of a team of 8 staff that supports the faculty Conflict of Interest Committees (Institutional and Research) for both the Danforth and School of Medicine Campuses, along with the Conflicts of Commitment Program.
• Assures that the appropriate documentation of deliberations, activities, findings, actions, and reports is maintained.  Ensures appropriate reporting and notifications are provided to federal, state, sponsor, or regulatory agencies when applicable.
• Monitors federal and sponsoring agency policies, regulations, and initiatives as well as oversees the regular assessment of internal policies and procedures to ensure risks are assessed and mitigated, measures compliance, and identifies opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness.  Develops and revises policies and procedures to support the ethical and responsible conduct of research at the University.  Assures timely and appropriate dissemination of information about policies and procedures to the research community.  Directs appropriate and necessary implementation of policies and processes with all other affected offices.
• Develops, trains, and monitors the work of all program personnel to assure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.  Provides opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Directs the development and implementation of technology systems and tools to facilitate and supports faculty and staff efforts to comply with regulations, policies, procedures, and WashU compliance requirements.  
• Directs the development, revision, and maintenance of educational content and communication strategies for faculty, staff, students, postdoctoral appointees, and other impacted individuals to ensure individual, programmatic, and institutional compliance. 
• Represents WashU to federal agencies, sponsoring programs and auditors, and coordinates any necessary response to their inquiries.
• Oversees the conduct of investigations into compliance issues, including the development of corrective plans and implementation of sanctions or monitoring.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal Office Environment
Physical Effort: Typically Sitting at a desk or table
Equipment: Office Equipment

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Research Administration (5 Years), Supervisory (2 Years)

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree

Skills: Complex Systems, Confidentiality, Detail-Oriented, Group Presentations, Information Systems Management, Interpersonal Relationships, Oral Communications, Organizational Context, Regulatory Environment, Regulatory Policies, Sound Judgment, Stress Management, Time Management, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade: G16

Salary Range: Base pay is commensurate with experience. The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.