Health System Specialist - Research Compliance Officer

Research Compliance Officer

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develops, implements, and oversees a comprehensive research compliance program, including audit plans and internal controls.
• Communicates policy and regulatory updates to leadership, Research Administration, Research & Development Committee, subcommittees, and investigators.
• Acts as facility liaison to the VHA Office of Search Oversight (ORO); participates in ORO work groups and national initiatives.
• Provides compliance-related training and education to investigators and research staff.
• Conducts audits and evaluations in all areas of research compliance, including human and animal research protections, laboratory safety, research information security, privacy, conflicts of interest, training, and misconduct.
• Performs both routine and for-cause audits using custom-developed audit tools.
• Advises on implementation of quality assurance and performance improvement systems to mitigate risk and improve compliance.
• Provides routine compliance reports to the Facility Director, Chief of Staff, and Associate Chief of Staff for Research.
• Oversees research safety procedures in collaboration with safety personnel.
• Implements procedures and trainings; audits disclosures and coordinates investigations.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Telework:
This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. ADHOC-May be authorized (Employees who Telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement).

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#:
Health System Specialist - Research Compliance Officer/ PD618-23560A