Research Compliance QA​/QI Manager

Title: Research Compliance QA/QI Manager

Employee Classification: Sr. Compliance Manager

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

Department: HSC-Rsrch Compliance-390000

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate With Experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is located within the Division of Research & Innovation (DRI). The ORC works with offices responsible for specific components of research compliance and university research oversight committees such as the Institutional Review Board, Institutional Biosafety, Institutional Animal Care and Use, Research Conflict of Interest committees and the Export Control/Research Security/International Compliance Office to ensure the responsible conduct of research and compliance with university policies and federal regulations related to research activity.

The office oversees development and implementation of policies, procedures, and educational activities which satisfy university policies, state, and federal regulations governing the conduct of research. The ORC is responsible for monitoring regulatory updates and making recommendations to the university to ensure compliance.

The Office of Research Compliance (ORC, which includes the North Texas Regional Institutional Review Board [NTR IRB], the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee [IACUC], Research Conflict of Interest Committee [RCOI], the Office of Research Security and International Compliance [ORSIC] and Research Integrity [RI]), is seeking to hire a Quality Assurance & Quality Improvement (QA/QI) Manager to join our team. This position will report directly to the Assistant Vice President for Research Compliance.

The incumbent is responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing QA/QI activities that support institutional compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations governing research, as well as lead initiatives aimed at continuous quality improvement for all areas of the department and the HSC research community, supporting a culture of research excellence and accountability. The QA/QI Manager will work closely with research teams, regulatory committees, and administrative departments to oversee compliance audits, risk assessments, and process improvements across research projects.

• Complete routine post-approval monitoring visits/audits for research studies
• Implement Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Monitor implemented corrective action plans for human subjects research, provide reports on effectiveness and/or suggest necessary changes
• Complete monitoring and reporting activities for various quality improvement projects within the department (for IACUC, IRB, RCOI, ORSIC), identifying trends and areas for improvement
• Assist with accreditation efforts for both the animal care and use program (AAALAC) and the human research program (AAHRPP)
• Work closely with the ORC AVP on training, outreach, and communications to facilitate regulatory compliance, foster a culture of research integrity, promote responsible conduct of research initiatives, and provide regulatory expertise & guidance to support the HSC and NTR IRB research communities
• Stay updated on changes in regulations and standards related to research compliance and integrate them into organizational practices
• Prepare detailed reports on audit findings, quality improvement…